Two of three Lège-Cap-Ferret beaches reopen; low crowds and physalia limit swimming

Two of three beaches reopened at Lège-Cap-Ferret on Wednesday after wildfire disruptions, with low attendance and Portuguese man o' war sightings limiting swimming. Horizon beach allowed swimming despite a few physalia on sand, while Truc Vert hoisted red and violet flags, barring swimming due to excessive physalia in the water. Civil lifeguards, evacuated during the blaze, returned to work. A calm week is expected, but Saturday reservations remain uncancelled. Locals hope visitors return, saying the wildfire was far more serious than the season's disruption.