Tourism in Paris Basin

Question 1

Number 1

Answer 1

France is the world’s No. 1 tourist destination

Question 2

Visitors per year to France

Answer 2

Receives over 75 million visitors per year

Question 3

Tourism worth in France

Answer 3

Worth 35 billion to the economy

Question 4

Tourism focus in Paris Basin

Answer 4

Focused on the city of Paris

Question 5

Visitors per year to Paris

Answer 5

Over 9 million

Question 6

Name physical factors

Answer 6

Relief and climate

Question 7

Relief in Paris Basin and Champagne

Answer 7

Paris Basin - low lying

Champagne - large limestone ridges called scarps

Question 8

Climate of scarps in Champagne

Answer 8

Continental climate on south facing slopes suitable for wine production

Question 9

Reims

Answer 9

Centre of wine production

Well developed wine tourism industry

Question 10

Name human factors

Answer 10

Historic buildings

Excellent transport services

Question 11

Caen

Answer 11

Medieval towns attract people interested in history

Question 12

2 reasons why Paris is an ideal city break destination

Answer 12

Historic and modern attractions e.g Disneyland and the Louvre
Excellent transport infrastructure e.g the Metro

Question 13

Tourist support

Answer 13

The Metro

Network of tourist information offices