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Disabled travel in France remains difficult, despite accessibility laws

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Paris is the most visited city in the world, but disabled travelers have a difficult time with streets and facilities not set up for wheelchairs or for the blind. Public buildings are legally required to be accessible, but at a recent tourism expo in Paris, promoters of tourism for disabled people say changes are slow.

Logos representing types of disabilities for which facilities can provide services
Logos representing types of disabilities for which facilities can provide services Tourisme & Handicaps
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In this report:

- Marie-France Jonte, Tourisme & Handicaps association that promotes tourism for people with disabilities, and provides labels for facilities

- Christophe Philippe, La Chênaie du Roc, fully-accessible holiday property in the Perigord region of France

- Daniel Thomas-Barabas, founder of Actis Voyages, tour agency specialised in services for deaf travellers

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