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Pornichet, France
A weekend in La Baule, Brittany France
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Places to see in ( La Baule Escoublac - France )
Places to see in ( La Baule Escoublac - France )
La Baule-Escoublac, commonly referred to as La Baule, is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France.
A century-old seaside resort in southern Brittany with beautiful villas, casino, luxury hotels and an original mix of old Breton and exclusive seaside culture with a 12 kilometer-long sand beach, La Baule has long been home to French high society's seaside residences. During July and August each year, the population of La Baule increases dramatically with many Parisians staying for weeks and regular day-trippers from Nantes. Parisians can take the train in Paris Montparnasse Station and it is about 3 hours to go to La Baule. Despite this, La Baule is still virtually unknown outside France.
In 1779, a violent storm buried the village of Escoublac, near the current location of La Baule, under sand. Escoublac was rebuilt further inland. At that time, the very unstable dunes were occupied only by customs officers, who gave them the name of Bôle, a term indicating an easily flooded maritime meadow. It was only in 1879, when the Saint-Nazaire-Croisic railroad was conceived by Parisian industrialist Jules-Joseph Hennecart that the tourist potential of the coast was recognised.
In 1918, casino business magnate François André (see Groupe Lucien Barrière) set up the redesigning of the La Baule resort based on the Deauville model by combining casinos, luxury hotels and sports facilities all on one site. In the 1920s, Parisian businessman Louis Lajarrige designed the very successful Bois d'Amour district at La Baule-les-Pins and formed an agreement with the railroad company to move the rails away from the seaside to ensure a direct access to the beach. On July 27, 1927 the new stations of La Baule-les-Pins and La Baule-Escoublac (see picture) were inaugurated while the old station was torn down to create a flower garden square. By that time, La Baule has become a very fashionable seaside resort.
During World War II La Baule formed part of the protective stretch of coast leading to the nearby harbour city of Saint-Nazaire, home of one of the biggest U-Boat stations the Germans ever built. It not only serviced the German submarine fleet, but was also the only dry dock on the Atlantic capable of housing the German battleship Tirpitz, one of two Bismarck-class ships built for the German Kriegsmarine during World War II.
One of France's most exclusive seaside resorts during the first half of the 20th century, La Baule has become much more democratized since the 1960s. Today the resort mixes wealthy family villas, luxury hotels and seaside apartment buildings, creating an original and unique atmosphere of social diversity. The nearby region has long been an area of contact and conflict between Breton culture and that of the neighbouring Loire valley, and consequently is rich with historic places, castles (Nantes castle), walled cities (Guerande), not to mention 19th century seaside resorts, such as Quiberon, and many typical Breton fishing villages (Le Croisic, Pornichet).
The Grand Prix de la Baule was a Grand Prix motor racing event held here during the 1930s. Today, the Grand Prix de la Ville de La Baule is a prestigious equestrian show jumping competition that is part of the international Equestrian Nations Cup series. Local tourist authorities routinely refer to the bay as the most beautiful in Europe. Furthermore, La Baule is part of the Côte d'Amour, which features beautiful cliffs and amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean. The commune of Escoublac has achieved a new vitality with the restoration of its civic center and the installation of many attractions.
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Logis Régent & Spa, Pornichet, France - Trusted
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Logis Régent & Spa faces Plage de la Baule, one of Europe’s finest beaches. This charming 19th-century hotel has a spa & wellness centre, a restaurant and free WiFi. The rooms feature a private bath or shower and a TV.
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County: France,
City: Pornichet,
Location Address: 150 Bd des Océanides,
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Discover Pornic, Brittany France
The most southern most traditional port of Brittany.
Pornic’s fame comes from its charming seashore and natural beauty.
Just 50km from Nantes, Pornic is located on the beautiful jade coast, and is a very popular tourist destination. The southern most traditional port of Brittany, Pornic will delight those in search of authenticity. Thanks to the fishing port, marina, casino, Thalasso therapy Centre and Golf Club, Pornic displays the assets of its prestigious past.
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Southern Brittany France (South Bretagne) - Loire Atlantique (Holiday Travel Guide)
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Once you reach the Loire-Altantique department, you know you have arrived in Southern Brittany in France (south Bretagne - Breizh). This is a land much flatter than the rest of Brittany, a land of rivers & canals with a Nature Regional Park in Grande Briere, a coastline of beautiful beaches with the glamorous seaside resort of La Baule and his dominant city, Nantes, Brittany's former capital.
Small seaside resorts worth a visit include Le Croisic, Piriac-sur-mer, Saint Brévin and Pornic without forgetting the stunning medieval city of Guérande with its salt mashes.
For more information on places to visit in Southern Brittany, your travel & accommodation arrangements, the festivals taking place and more, visit
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2017 - Espagne : El Caminito del Rey in 4K
Le Caminito del Rey (Petit Chemin du Roi, parfois raccourci en Camino del Rey ou Chemin du Roi) est une via ferrata accrochée le long d'une paroi escarpée dans un défilé de gorges ( El Chorro - parc naturel de Los Ardales), au sud de l'Espagne.
Situé à flanc de falaise, où coule la rivière Guadalhorce, ce chemin a été construit entre 1901 et 1905, pour les besoins de la construction de deux barrages hydroélectriques.
Le chemin faisait trois kilomètres de long pour 1 mètre de large. Il avait été creusé dans la roche, et était constitué de plaques de béton armé, soutenues par des rails et fixées à flanc de falaise. Il surplombe la rivière d'une bonne centaine de mètres par endroits.
Le chemin a été restauré en 2014, et les techniques de rénovation sont très similaires à celles utilisées lors de sa construction de 1901en 1905. L’ancien chemin était surnommé « le plus dangereux du monde » et il a réouvert son accès en 2015.
Il est maintenant entièrement sécurisé et accessible aux familles.Toutefois, afin de conserver son aspect impressionnant, un balcon au plancher de verre surplombe la rivière.
Attention, si le vent dépasse les 35 km/h sur la passerelle permettant le passage d’une falaise à l’autre, vous serez obligés de revenir une autre fois et cela a été notre cas.
Il faut y aller très tôt le matin (avant 11 h car moins de vent), vous aurez la possibilité de prendre des billets à l’entrée (qui est à 1,3 ou 2,5 km en fonction du choix du chemin)
The Caminito del Rey (Little King's Path, sometimes shortened to Camino del Rey or King's Way) is a via ferrata hung along a steep wall in a parade of gorges (El Chorro - Los Ardales Nature Park). south of Spain.
Located on the side of the cliff, where the Guadalhorce River flows, this road was built between 1901 and 1905, for the purpose of the construction of two hydroelectric dams.
The path was three kilometers long and one meter wide. It had been dug into the rock, and consisted of reinforced concrete slabs, supported by rails and fixed to the side of a cliff. It overhangs the river a good hundred meters in places.
The road was restored in 2014, and the renovation techniques are very similar to those used during its construction of 1901 in 1905. The old road was nicknamed the most dangerous of the world and it reopened its access in 2015.
It is now completely secure and accessible to families. However, to maintain its impressive appearance, a balcony with glass floor overlooking the river.
Attention, if the wind exceeds 35 km / h on the bridge allowing the passage of a cliff to another, you will be forced to return another time and this was our case.
You have to go very early in the morning (before 11 am because less wind), you will have the opportunity to take tickets at the entrance (which is 1.3 or 2.5 km depending on the choice of path)
St Malo to Saint Nazaire France
St-Malo on the English Channel over to Saint-Nazaire on the Atlantic coast, and it was truly wonderful to reach the Atlantic, and what a difference. No wonder there were no people inland, they were all holidaying on the coast.
La Baule Beach
A short clip of the day my family and I had at la Baule beach, situated on the western coast of France.
As you can see, La Baule is a beautiful sandy beach with plenty of space even on the hottest days, it was really hot the day I went, safe swimming areas with lifeguards on watch.
Les Sables d'Olonne 2018 - French West Coast • 1 min by Drone • 4K
had an amazing stay at Les Sables d'Olonne. This small french city is located on the french west coast, the perfect place to surf, stand paddle or simply enjoy the beach.
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