It was the only bridge of the year, and it kept all its promises. Many tourists came to Brittany for the Ascension. In the region, 9 out of 10 campsites were occupied, for example.
In Benodet, tourism professionals have filled up. The waiters at L’Effet Mer restaurant didn’t have time to rest. Customers were there throughout the Ascension weekend. “We were full from Wednesday evening”, explains Julien Vereeck, the manager. “In 10 years, I’ve never had a weekend like this”.
A good weekend also in the neighboring restaurant, although a little more mixed for Baptiste Dejeux, the room manager. “It was exponential, because Thursday and Friday we didn’t have very good weather, but _as soon as the weather was fine, we were full._“
“Like in summer!”
Among traders, on the other hand, we are unanimous. The results are more than positive, as for Nathalie, a saleswoman in a clothing store. “It was like summer!” Customers happy to be on vacation and ready to have fun, a good sign for the coming summer. “I am very optimistic”, concludes Bruno Porhiel, owner of the neighboring shop. “People are happy, it feels like the Covid is behind us.”
Next deadline to confirm the test, the Pentecost weekend in early June.