I so wish I could easily travel

So, I came across a tweet and wish I could figure out how to post it in its entirety, but here's the link:
https://twitter.com/archer_rs/status/1660621791444836353
I know a tiny bit about France, enough to be dangerous, but I remember the punchline's significance. It starts thusly:

First British tourists of the summer season are here. Middle aged couple with a caravan that had a UKIP sticker in the window. Assumed I spoke English, asked for directions, I replied in French. The woman tutted, rolled her eyes and said,
"They don't even try to speak English"