The project to build housing for seasonal workers in luxury hotels in Saint-Tropez, initiated by major hotel groups, is meeting opposition from local residents.
The latter express concerns about the devaluation of their real estate assets and the environmental impact, in particular due to the alleged felling of protected trees.
The management of the hotels involved is putting forward measures to reduce nuisance and preserve the environment. This conflict illustrates broader tensions over planning policy in the region, often seen as favoring the interests of big business at the expense of the local community.
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Article by Jocelyn FLORENT