Sables d’Olonne
The hidden conflict of twenty years becomes burning. Part of the population of Sables-d’Olonne, quite a few newcomers, forgo any noise pollution in the Vendée maritime town, which has 45,000 residents year-round and about 200,000 in summer. “These are good concerts that have been stopped by the national police since 19:00. a cafe that can barely fit or remove its patio; a convenience store that can no longer make deliveries for its shelves before 6 a.m. We are faced with a dozen very active neighbors who want zero noise, more life. exclaims Franck Giraudeau, owner of the hundred-year-old Copains comme Cochons bar.
With other merchants, the fifties founded a collective called Sab’ouge in Les Sables-d’Olonne at the end of March. Unexpected success. Now about 500 professionals gather there, as well as all trade associations of the city.
“On the Rambla, until 2010, it was a musician or a show all…
Source: Le Figaro
