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Mayor of Nice revises cruise ship policy

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13 March 2025

Mayor of Nice revises cruise ship policy

Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

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Christian Estrosi, the Mayor of Nice, has reconsidered his ban on large cruise ships in Villefranche-sur-Mer after opposition, with a revised plan focused on balancing public health and economic concerns set to be presented on 7 March 2025.

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Company with 250 or more employees

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    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The Mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, has reversed his decision to ban large cruise ships on the French Riviera to prevent excessive tourism. Initially, he signed a decree in late January restricting ships with over 900 passengers from docking at Villefranche-sur-Mer starting in July. However, after facing opposition from local businesses and cruise industry stakeholders, he decided to revise the policy. A new proposal, scheduled for presentation on 7 March 2025, aims to balance public health priorities with support for the local economy. 

To learn more, click the link on the left-hand side to access the full Publituris post from 5 March 2025 (The original piece available only in Portuguese).

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