The number of US visits climbed by 17 per cent compared to the previous year Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice France experienced a remarkable surge in American visitors during 2025, despite escalating political tensions between the US administration under