"The Crimean peninsula will always be in demand among tourists, — says the president of the Cercle Renaissance French organization Michel de Rostolan. Russia is investing heavily in the development of the region, and this is very tangible".
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The French visitors to the peninsula saw Simferopol, Yalta, Balaklava, Sevastopol, Chersonese, Bakhchisaray and Eupatoria. Members of the organization also visited the French military cemetery in Sevastopol and the Crimean parliament.
At a meeting of members of the organization the Russian Ambassador to France Alexei Meshkov said: "When we met before your departure, I said that, in my opinion, Crimea is the most beautiful place on Earth. I think that you became convinced of this during your trip… We are very glad that now Crimea has started to develop at last".
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He suggested that if the delegation of Cercle Renaissance visits the peninsula again in a few years, they will be able to see "how the infrastructure is being restored, interesting hotels and restaurants begin to work".
In his turn, de Rostolan noted that during the trip members of Cercle Renaissance were already able to see what significant investments Russia is sending to Crimea. He mentioned, in particular, the Simferopol Airport, Crimean Bridge, and roads.
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"Joining (of Crimea — ed.) to Russia again provides significant opportunities. And, of course, Crimea will have significant success with tourists", — he said with confidence.
