A pedestrian walks past the Malta-registered cruise ship Europa 2 docked along the Garonne river at the Bordeaux port, southwestern France during a stopover on May 6, 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)