The name of the Place Vendôme shopping complex in Lusail – whose main entrance can be seen in this picture – confirms the interest of Qatari investors in France. With assets of more than 25 billion euros (in 2022), France is the second European destination – after the United Kingdom – for Qatari investments. With a predilection for the luxury, distribution, sports and hotel sectors. Most of the investments in the luxury hotel sector are made by Katara Hospitality, the tourism branch of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign investment fund of the emirate. This structure has multiplied the purchases of hotels in Paris (the Royal Monceau, the Concorde Lafayette, the Intercontinental) and in Cannes (the Carlton and the Martinez).