Calodyne: When Public Beach Turns Into a Disco

The public beach at Butte Grass at Calodyne, has now transformed into a festive night place. According to residents of the region of Grand Gaube, parties are organized frequently, even during the week. Tables, chairs covered with white covers, buffets, entertainment with DJ Sega ... A whole service is offered to a clientele composed mainly of tourists.

" It has been several times they came on the beach. They partied until 23 hours. It is noisy and annoying. It is shocking that this is happening on a public beach, and especially mid-week " ,protested a habitantde the locality.

Loïc Lacoste, a resident whose home is three miles away, confirms that a tour operator organizes regular parties on the public beach, sometimes until midnight. He believes that it is not normal that the organizers monopolize the beach as well. " Many residents of Calodyne revolt " , he argues. A petition to stop this activity currently circulating among local residents and users of the beach in question. It will be first sent to providers and, in case of negative feedback, the authorities concerned.

" It 's been over two months now. The first time, it was said that it was just for a time. But we are already 4 or 5 nights. We even see the boats landing " , highlights another person.

Sirandanne Co.Ltd , an agency that offers this service, says she holds permits the Beach Authority , police and even local authorities and that " this is checked and controlled by the police. But you should know that the Beach Authority gives license to anyone . "

Agathe Fontana, director, confirmed that his company has organized an evening on November 29 on the beach. " We were not alone, there was another provider. us, we packed up to 22 hours , "he explains. He says that each of these parties, the police check whether providers meet the limit. " We respect them , "he says.