Passengers stand on the decks of the Italy-registered cruise ship Aidaluna as it navigates on the Garonne river on its way to the Bordeaux port, southwestern France for a stopover on May 16, 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)