Do you have to wear Speedos on the beach in France?

Apparently its all about hygiene. Yes you heard right. You have to wear tight fitting teeny weeny Speedo style swimming trunks to the pool in France because its more hygienic.

Are Speedos compulsory in France?

In French public pools, from the racing lanes of Paris to the open-air lidos and water parks of the south, anything bigger than Speedos is banned and you must hoist yourself into a posing pouch as a civic requirement.

Why are swimming shorts not allowed in France?

The French actually have two reasons for this swimming pool policy: hygiene and the environment. People often wear long swimming trunks as a pair of shorts. For example, you wear them to the beach or while walking through the city. If you then swim in the swimming pool in the same shorts, you will pollute the water.

What country wears the most Speedos?

Where the Speedo is particularly popular is Brazil, where a full 95% of Brazilians gave the skimpy ‘male bikini’ a 95 percent approval rating, followed by Austria (94%), Germany and Spain (91%).

Are speedos common in Europe?

The Speedo may be recognizable around the globe, but its home base has long been mother Europe. From the Baltic Sea beaches to the Greek isles, Euro swimmers just seem to be a little more comfortable about showing off those creamy hamstrings, and Americans have always enjoyed having a little fun with that stereotype.

Can you wear speedos at the beach?

Deciding to wear a speedo at the beach is up to personal preference. These swim briefs are made for wearing when swimming, so going to the beach should be no exception. Ensuring that your speedo fits correctly is essential. Aside from that, you should feel free to wear whatever you want.

Is it illegal not to wear speedos in France?

In most of France’s public swimming pools, loose-fitting trunks are forbidden – so Speedos are the order of the day. If your togs don’t comply, you won’t be allowed in for a dip.

Are Speedos still popular in Europe?

Worldwide, beach nudity is more common among men (18 percent) than women (6 percent.) And toplessness is a largely European phenomenon, with Austrians (49 percent), Spaniards (42 percent) and Germans (39 percent) the likeliest to take part.

Are Speedos normal in Europe?

Do men in Italy wear speedos?

You don’t have to look like a tourist. “Foreign men stand out as they often wear long board shorts while most Italian men wear Speedos or more fitted suits,” says Santoro.

Do British men wear speedos?

But Speedo admits it is no longer the most popular style of swimwear for men in the UK, with many opting for looser fitting shorts.

Are Speedos revealing?

And even though Speedo is technically a brand—with a full range of performance-based swimwear and accessories, thank you—the brand is synonymous with its tight, revealing, freeing, brief. It’s known for the brief because it’s the standout piece of swimwear.