In recent years, some municipalities, in France and abroad, have taken measures to invite holidaymakers and locals to take cover on certain streets and in the city centre. We take into account.
Summer is here, and with it come hot vacation days, relaxing by the water, enjoying ice cream and walking the streets on warm ground. But not with just any clothes. Indeed, even as the barometer reaches more and more record temperatures, beach resorts are taking orders in terms of dress code. For example, sometimes it is forbidden to walk outside the beach in just a bikini. Western France , no text of the law officially forbids turning the city’s chest into air. Only “forced sexual display in front of others” is prohibited.
This didn’t stop some communities from taking the lead by banning bare-chested or bathing suits by municipal ordinance. Offenders are subject to a first class fine of €38.
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In France
at the entrance of Cassis, the sign is clear: “Appropriate Attire Required.” Like every summer, this city in the south of France, famous for its mosaic beaches and creeks, asks its tourists and residents to cover their chests in the city center. Hence, no more walking the cobbled streets of a beach resort in a bathing suit or buying souvenirs barefoot and still wet under penalty of word of mouth.
Still Driving at City Hall bandole also imposes a fine of 38 euros on anyone who wanders the streets in clothing “which may be openly contrary to decency”.
On the other side of France, on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, Arkakhon, it’s about wearing a t-shirt or shorts when leaving the beach. Otherwise, it could cost you dearly. And for good reason. Since 2019, the municipality has required “appropriate dress” to be worn in the town center of this Gironde seaside resort.
in Corsica Ajaccio, the same story. According to the decision of the municipality, which is valid from June 1 to October 15, it is forbidden for anyone “to be outside the beaches and their surroundings on the public road wearing only a bathing suit, bare chest”, reminds. Corsica morning . The text clarifies the issue of “decency” and “good manners”.
Other French cities like Trouville, It’s nice, walking sticks, Chin or La Grande Motte it is also required to dress appropriately when leaving the beach.
Abroad
It is banned from the streets from summer 2022 Sorrento, located in front of the Bay of Naples (Italy), to travel in a bathing suit or topless. This decision was made by Mayor Massimo Coppola. Which finds that “that indecent behavior” can “cause anxiety and worry among residents and visitors and can lead to a negative assessment of Sorrento’s quality of life, having a “significant impact on its image and tourism”. Offenders are subject to fines ranging from 25 to 500 euros.
Similarly, in coastal cities Vietri Sul Mare in the province of Salerno (Italy) or Praia a Mare In Calabria, tourists and locals are not allowed to walk around in swimsuits, one-piece swimsuits or bikinis.
A million away in Croatia A split stipulates that anyone, foreigner or local, walking around the historic center “in a bathing suit, underwear or shirtless” will be fined 150 euros. Same as Dubrovnika place especially popular with tourists since the shooting Game Of Thrones.
Famous city in Spain Barcelona has been punishing since 2011 those tourists who walk around the city center with their stomachs in the air in their swimsuits before or after a session on the beach. The amount of the fine can be up to 300 euros. And since then, many other municipalities have followed suit. One word of advice, so check the laws before going to an ice cream parlor in a bikini. In that case, the cone may cost more than expected.
Source: Le Figaro
