The pre-breakfast dash to reserve a prime spot on the beach or by the pool for a lazy day soaking up the rays may be a waste of time in France.
James Harrington - news@thelocal.fr
Updated: Tue 11 Aug 2026 13:33 CET
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Tourists enjoy the beach along the "Promenade des Anglais" in the French riviera city of Nice. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)
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