French resort limits half -naked visitors

French resort limits half -naked visitors

In a French holiday resort, new fines for people who are out of the beach in the city without or in swimming without or in bathing clothing were introduced. The authorities in Les Sables D’Olonne, a city on the Atlantic coast in the Vendée, have announced punishments of up to 150 euros (approx. $ 175) for the "half-naked" walking around in the city. This emerges from a Facebook post by the mayor Yannick Moreau, which was published on Tuesday.

respect for the locals

The mayor criticized the behavior of men who run around without running around and described it as "undecente behavior". In his post, Moreau explained: "It is about respect for the locals who don't want people to walk through their city half -naked."

rules for hygiene and cleanliness

Moreau added that this was also a question of basic hygiene in the markets, shops and streets of the city. He asked the local police to ensure that the rule would be enforced. "If you want to show your chest muscles and best swimming trunks in Les Sables d’Olonne, 11 kilometers of beach are available," said the mayor.

reactions from the population

Moreau's contribution was received positively by many Facebook users. A user, Dominique Camio-Martial, said: "Thank you, Mayor. I find it completely unacceptable." Another user, Claire Gourlaouen, added: "My parents are business owners, sometimes ask people to get dressed."

criticism of the priorities of the city

However, there were also voices that noted that there are more important problems for the city, such as fighting crime. Les Sables d’Olonne is the latest city in a series of French places that act against behavior that is perceived as disrespectful.

similar measures in other cities

also introduced Arcachon, a popular holiday resort on the west coast, a fine of 150 euros for people who run in a state of exposure through the city. In the south of the country, the city of La Grande-Motte also introduced a fine of 150 euros for inappropriate clothing in parts of the city that are not on the beach or on the waterfront.

international efforts for adequate behavior

Not only France tries to improve the behavior of the visitors. In 2023, the authorities of the Spanish city of Malaga announced that everyone who is seen naked or only in underwear in public spaces has to expect a fine of up to 750 euros (approx. $ 874). In September last year, posters were set up in the city of tourists about should inform adequate behavior during their visit, including one reference to dress.