I can see the Lions adding France to their schedule. To laugh it off because it only across the channel is a mistake, as I think a very good percentage of supporters with a choice of sitting on plane for 26-30 hours for Aus or NZ are going to pick a shorter journey. Think they would get huge support, and many could do it in long weekend trips etc. I not sure if we down this way are going to have less frequent tours etc, but I think a good percentage of their supporters who can't afford long trips etc would find it attractive.
I don't know how serious it all is anyway, as we all know Lions management are quite good at saying controversial stuff to get the tour more press space. And with them on revenue sharing deals etc, they would probably think they want press in Aus to get them in front of local people?