Beach town cracks down on half-naked tourists with hefty fines for inappropriate attire

Another vacation destination is calling out beachgoers over their swimsuits as hot spots 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 BEACH TOWN BANS MEN'S TOO-SHORT SWIM TRUNKS SPARKING DEBATE AND RULE FLIPFLOP 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 constituents hygiene in our markets our businesses our alleys Municipal police officers are empowered to enforce the rule with violators facing up to 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 For more Lifestyle articles visit foxnews com lifestyle Les Sables-d'Olonne sits on the Atlantic coast of western France It's known for being one of the largest seaside spots in the European country Over million international visitors traveled to France in according to the Ministry of Tourism Earlier this month the mayor of Cheta bi Alegeria called for longer and looser shorts on men issuing a decree banning them from walking around in Bermuda shorts CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER These summer outfits disturb the population They go against our society s moral values and sense of decency Mayor Layachi Allaoua revealed as Fox News Digital previously released The population can no longer tolerate seeing foreigners wandering the streets in indecent clothing he added Bureaucrats in the coastal city of Annaba then called on the mayor to rescind his order After two days of argument the mayor reversed the order saying he desired to preserve peace and tranquility for both locals and tourists and that he was not influenced by Islamist pressure according to AP The Associated Press contributed to this record