Topless and Nudity in Saint-Tropez
Following the sexual liberation of the late 50s/60s the Tahiti beach emerged as a symbol of "clothing is optional". The "clothing fights" between the gendarmerie and nudists become the main topic of famous French comedy film series Le gendarme de Saint-Tropez (The policeman from Saint-Tropez) with Louis de Funès. In reality the nudists won.
Topless sunbathing is now a usual way of sunbathing for both men and women, from Pampelonne beaches to yachts in centre of Saint-Tropez port. The Tahiti beach is now "clothing-optional", but nudists often head to private, nudist beaches, like that in Cap d' Agde.
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