The tourist office takes stock of more than 2,000 visits in 1996

Meeting at the town hall on a Saturday evening, the general assembly of the tourist office heard the assessment of the 1996 season. The office included Jean-Marie Oxéant, President, P. Ygouf, Vice-President, Ms. Y. Legallois, treasurer, and Mrs. S. Legallois, secretary; Mrs. M. Buhours was welcoming.

The office had received 2,021 visitors: 103 from the opening of June 25, 896 in July and 1,022 in August. In July, the French, Dutch and Germans accounted for 70% of the attendance; the order evolved in August, with the English occupying fourth place.

The hours from Monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., seemed to meet the needs. However, the hostess suggested replacing Sunday morning hours, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a later closing on weekdays, at 6:30 p.m., to respond to accommodation searches. An opening from June 15 to September 15 was decided, with the aim of welcoming the public during the big spring weekends.

The financial balance was sound, but only 46 professionals had paid their contribution of 200 F. The Assembly wanted to convince more for 1997. The projects included signage of Vierville's membership in Omaha Beach, signs indicating the office and the emergency station, and a suggestion box. Information had to be taken for a temporary ATM and better exchange opportunities. Intercantonal work with the DDJS was also envisaged for the sports and cultural activities of young people.

Reconstructed or uncertain passages:
- The final acronym is not very clear in the printout; the DDJS reading is retained in the context of youth and sports.

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