Please or to access all these features

Chat

Join the discussion and chat with other Mumsnetters about everyday life, relationships and parenting.

Mens swimwear in France

87 replies

Changeeman · 05/04/2025 08:28

What can men actually wear to swim in France? I know traditionally it was mandatory to wear speedo trunks, is this still the case?

My DH has his knickers in a right old twist so trying trying work out what will be acceptable.

We'll be staying at a Yelloh! campsite.

OP posts:
CarlaH · 05/04/2025 13:33

lavenderlou · 05/04/2025 13:13

The only people you will see wearing proper budgie smugglers on most French holidays are 70+ with a mahogany tan.

Barf.

Carodebalo · 05/04/2025 13:41

The ones in your photo won’t be ok. They must be skin tight, so anything boxershort style with a drawstring won’t be ok. Have a look here, but only choose the ones that are skin tight! The French can be very difficult about it - no point in fighting it … www.amazon.fr/s?k=adidas+performance+3+stripe+jammers&crid=ZPYERP2F2DYA&sprefix=adidas+performance+3+stripe+jammers%2Caps%2C87&ref=nb_sb_noss

Interested in this thread?

Then you might like threads about this subject:

intrepidpanda · 05/04/2025 13:52

CarlaH · 05/04/2025 13:33

Barf.

Maybe they are thinking the same of you in your swimwear

Branleuse · 05/04/2025 14:13

soupyspoon · 05/04/2025 09:45

I dont wear swimwear like that and wouldnt visit somewhere where I was forced to. Like OPs husband I wouldnt like being forced into something where I felt uncomfortable.

thats your choice I guess. Its pretty standard in most european campsites and swimming pools though. In italy and germany, i believe you have to wear swim hats too.
Not an issue if you mainly swim in the sea I guess.

Tbh though, ive been in uk holiday park pools, and all of them, without fail have been minging in the summer, so maybe they should bring in more rules

Branleuse · 05/04/2025 14:17

CarlaH · 05/04/2025 09:56

My best friend has a stoma bag. He couldn’t possibly wear budgie smugglers. It this not a bit discriminating against people like him.

there are lots of ostomy covers for swimming available that would just look like a higher waistband.

AlannaOfTrebond · 05/04/2025 14:33

People think this is bad - to swim in some municipal pools in Greece (NOT pools in tourist hotels) you need a medical certificate - including one from a gynecologist if you are female...

glitterturd · 05/04/2025 14:39

AlannaOfTrebond · 05/04/2025 14:33

People think this is bad - to swim in some municipal pools in Greece (NOT pools in tourist hotels) you need a medical certificate - including one from a gynecologist if you are female...

👀👀👀

Pedallleur · 05/04/2025 14:49

Those expensive Vilebrequin ones are french. Would those be allowed?

Watermill · 05/04/2025 16:28

Changeeman · 05/04/2025 08:44

Do we think something like this may be okay?

No.

But I really fancy your DH 😂

Pedallleur · 05/04/2025 16:53

lavenderlou · 05/04/2025 13:13

The only people you will see wearing proper budgie smugglers on most French holidays are 70+ with a mahogany tan.

A look that may work for Melania Trump

Floogal · 10/04/2025 18:10

In Spain my DH got told off for wearing swimming briefs in the hotel pool. So it depends on the country I guess.

New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Swipe left for the next trending thread