Representation of tourist interest in the Opal Coast by local populations, English and Belgian Dutch-speaking populations

摘要

The purpose of the exploratory study is to describe the perception of the “Opal Coast (North of France)” among French native populations or remaining population for tourist reasons. A discussion (a) based on quantitative and qualitative equivalences and differences on perceiving the characteristics and love of the area according to nationality is proposed (b) confronting the perceptions measured of the national stereotypes is evoked, (c) considering the tourist communication in the area as a self confirmation of the identity of the tourist visiting is outlined.