Municipal police can issue fines of up to $175 for violators of new dress code
Another vacation destination is calling out beachgoers over their swimsuits as summer hotspots continue to combat the disruptions of overtourism.
The seaside resort of Les Sables-d’Olonne, France, has implemented a ban against tourists frolicking around town in their swimwear.
Yannick Moreau, the town mayor, took to his Facebook page to remind locals and tourists that it “is forbidden to walk around topless or in a swimsuit.”
“It’s a question of respect for locals who don’t want people wandering around their town half-naked,” Moreau wrote.
“It’s also a rule for basic hygiene in our markets, our shops and our streets,” he added. “It is also an elementary rule of public hygiene in our markets, our businesses, our alleys.”
Municipal police officers are empowered to enforce the rule, with violators facing up to $175 in fines.
The town’s campaign is accompanied by the slogan “In Les Sables d’Olonne, respect doesn’t go on holiday.”
Flyers displaying the rule remind tourists that their beaches stretch seven miles, allowing tourists to sport their suits there – but not in the town.
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