
This picture taken from the top of the Pont d'Aquitaine shows the Portugal-registered cruise ship World Navigator as it navigates on the Garonne river on its way out of Bordeaux, southwestern France following a stopover on April 26, 2026. They had been targeted by former mayors in the name of protecting the environment or cultural heritage: cruise ships are once again welcome in Bordeaux and Nice, where the new municipal administrations emphasize their importance to local tourism. (Photo by Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP via Getty Images)

