asked the sunbathers to cover their breasts after a family complained about the public nudity. In a statement on Facebook, the local police station admitted the officers' actions had been "clumsy" but insisted they weren't trying to enforce a ban on topless sunbathing in the town.
Women going topless in beaches and parks is a common sight in France (although less than it used to be), and the incident prompted a wave of criticism on social media. "Is Sainte-Marie-la-Mer now Saudi Arabia?" one user remarked. "Topless sunbathing has long been practiced in France," a Twitter user said. "If people don't like it, find a space on the beach where people are covered.
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