Paris Syndrome: Culture Shock in Visitors

Some visitors to Paris experience Paris syndrome, which resembles severe culture shock and is characterized by extreme disappointment. Characterized by psychiatric symptoms like delusional states, hallucinations, and anxiety, it primarily affects East and Southeast Asian travelers, such as those from Japan, China, South Korea, and Singapore. Experts theorize that heightened excitement causes physical symptoms and media portrayals contribute to unmet expectations, leading to immense disappointment.