Vacation departure rates vary

Sixty-two percent of French people find it difficult to consider traveling alone, according to the latest Credoc figures. This highlights a challenge in personal travel for many individuals in France.

Departure assistance programs

A quarter of the French population has benefited from at least one of the departure assistance programs, which are offered by employers, CAF, mayors' offices, or other organizations. These programs are especially helpful for young people and those with lower incomes.

Vacation checks and their usage

Vacation checks, introduced in the 1980s by the Mauroy government, can be used for leisure, arts and culture, or dining. They benefit 29% of 15-69 year olds and 36% of working professionals, offering support for various types of activities.

Improvement in assistance levels

According to a study by the ANCV, the level of assistance has improved since 2008. Non-departures among 15-69 year olds dropped to 14% in 2025 from 18% in 2009. In 2024, 23% of vacation checks were used for vacations and transport, 24% for accommodation, and 9% for cultural leisure.

Rise in support from different sources

The assistance from the CAF has increased from 5% to 12%, while support from mayors' offices has risen from 1% to 7%. Employer assistance now reaches 15% of the French population, up from 10% in the same period.

Climate change concerns

According to Credoc, 60% of French people believe climate change will bring major changes to their lives, and nearly half feel climate disruption adds to their anxiety. Younger individuals are more worried, influenced by their education and the time they have left to live.

Perception of personal resilience

Despite concerns, two-thirds of the French believe they can protect themselves from climate-related consequences individually. This belief is notable given that 42% of Metropolitan France's residents have already experienced the effects of warming, up from 24% in 2015.

Noise as a local nuisance

According to a study on Francilians, noise is the main local nuisance for 44% of them. It ranks third among the inconveniences of living in Île-de-France, surpassing air pollution in the past decade. Three out of four residents express concern about noise, especially in transport and leisure areas.

Social impact of noise

The concentration of noise issues is particularly high in areas where the most disadvantaged live, highlighting a disparity in the impact of urban noise on different populations.

Cultural activity attendance

According to the 2025 Cultural Outings Barometer by Credoc, attendance rates for cultural activities remained close to previous years. In 2025, 57% of the French went to the cinema, 47% attended a performance, and 61% visited a monument, among other activities.

Cultural participation by age and profession

The barometer confirms that 15-24 year olds, as well as the most educated and those in managerial or higher intellectual professions, attend cultural facilities more frequently than older individuals or those with less education.

Cultural events and online engagement

Focused on the Music Festival and European Heritage Days, the barometer notes that 26% of the French participated in the Music Festival and 16% visited events during European Heritage Days. The proportion of people attending live performances in the past year has increased significantly across all social categories.

Growth in online cultural consumption

Consumption of online cultural content has grown, with increases in film (+6 points) and series (+5 points) viewership since October 2023. Concert attendance online has doubled, and 20% watched a theater performance online, a 9-point increase.