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Kerlouan: a taste of Seychelles in Brittany

ears, this gem of northern Finistère has even become a victim of its own success, as the influx of tourists is endangering the coastline. To protect the dune and local vegetation, the municipality has had to take measures such as creating a parking lot in 2021 to keep vehicles away from the dune. ...

11
Oct
2023

Vendée: 5 good reasons to go camping in Les Sables d'Olonne

y the Atlantic coast and specifically the magnificent Vendée coastline. This destination is highly appreciated for its vast white sandy beach and its dune landscapes. Even though the most well-known beach is the Grande Plage, a 3 km long beach facing south, this seaside resort offers beaches for a ...

28
Aug
2023

The Richelieu Music Festival: the meeting place for music lovers in Indre-et-Loire

odie Fonnard, Hugo Reyne, Clément Latour, Ensemble Cap'Able, Clémence Levy, soprano, Matthieu Justine, Didier Henry, Nicolas Boyer-Lehman, & Catherine Dune , Practical information The 16th edition of the Richelieu Music Festival will take place from July 29 to August 7, 2022 in various venues i ...

24
July
2014

Overtourism: government strategies to combat this scourge.

t connects it to the mainland. An impact on the quality of life of locals. In the most popular destinations in France, such as the Ardèche Gorges, the Dune of Pilat or the village of Gordes, for example, it has become necessary to regulate tourist flows. Mass tourism that floods certain French site ...

26
June
2023

Opal Coast: what to visit in Berck-sur-Mer?

of Berck-sur-Mer is known for its 12 km of fine sandy beach. Just take the Jean Debeyre promenade on foot or by bike to reach the Authie Bay and its dune cordon. There, you can admire one of the most unusual attractions in the area: a colony of grey seals and harbor seals. Just like humans, they l ...

03
June
2024

Road trip in Finistère: 14 days of iodine-filled getaways starting from the Crozon peninsula

Path," this coastal trail marks over 2,000 km all around Brittany. The Crozon sections are among the most spectacular but also the most exposed to the wind. Respect the dune flora: stay on the path. Tides: The range can exceed 7 m in the Bay of Douarnenez. Check the tide chart before any kayaking t ...

10
July
2025