Our latest daily dilemmas poll asked readers whether they would prefer to head to the beach or the mountains as the temperature climbs and the cities get uncomfortably hot and sticky. It's the start of les grandes vacances, when thousands of French people desert the sweltering cities for the countryside - but do you prefer French mountains or French beaches for your holidays? — The Local France (@TheLocalFrance) July 19, 2019While on Facebook the result was even tighter, with mountains winning by just 51 percent. Generally it's fine for women (and men) to be topless on a normal beach, but check the beach rules first. On the other end of the clothing spectrum the burkini - or full cover swimsuit - is now allowed on French beaches after a legal challenge to a ban introduced by some French mayors.

Source: The Local July 22, 2019 14:03 UTC