French Resort Town Implements Fine for Topless Men

A resort town on France’s Atlantic coast, Les Sables d’Olonne, is cracking down on indecent behavior by introducing a $175 fine for topless men walking around the town. Mayor Yannick Moreau expressed concerns about residents’ discomfort with scantily clad visitors and emphasized the importance of public hygiene in markets and shops. The mayor announced that police would enforce fines for those walking “naked or in a swimsuit” as part of the “200 years of elegance in Les Sables-d’Olonne” campaign. With the town’s population swelling during the summer months, the mayor aims to attract upscale tourists seeking an “elegant living environment.” (Newser)