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French commune bans motorhome parking near beaches

18.08.2026 13:32 1 min 1 source РУС
Marie France, magazine féminin FRA

The commune of Saint-Nic in Finistère, Brittany, has banned motorhome parking on Pentrez and Lestrevet beaches since the start of summer. The measure responds to overcrowded parking lots and repeated uncivil behavior, including dumping waste and defecating on the beach. The ban also covers coastal areas, including wetlands and dunes.

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