For safe bathing, it is important to know and respect the signs on the beaches. Each flag has a specific recommendation.
Flag |
Meaning |
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Supervised swimming without apparent danger |
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Supervised swimming with limited or marked danger |
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No swimming allowed |
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Supervised swimming during opening hours of the first aid post |
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Pollution or presence of dangerous aquatic species, or protected marine or underwater areas |
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Aquatic and nautical practice area, where bathing is not forbidden but at the risk of the bathers (e.g., surfing) |
More info: Signs for specially equipped and supervised public swimming areas (french)