France has seen a 30% to 40% fall in tourists following the coronavirus outbreak: Finance minister

Bruno Le Maire, France's finance minister, said the drop off in tourist numbers is an 'important impact' on the country's economy.

The drop off in tourist numbers is an "important impact" on France's economy, Bruno Le Maire, the country's finance minister, said.

France is one of the most visited countries in the world, and tourism accounts for nearly 8% of its GDP. Le Maire said France welcomes around 2.7 million Chinese tourists to the country each year, but it "won't be the same" in 2020.

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