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