Miquelon-Langlade, Administrative division in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France.
Description
Miquelon-Langlade is an administrative area consisting of three islands connected by natural sandbars: Le Cap, Miquelon, and Langlade.The terrain varies from sandy beaches and shallow lagoons to rocky cliffs rising along the eastern coast.
History
During the 18th century, the two islands of Miquelon and Langlade were separated until natural sand deposits gradually formed an isthmus between them.This geographic shift connected what had been two distinct landmasses into a single landscape.
Culture
The residents here trace their roots to Basque and Acadian ancestry, visible in how they celebrate together and practice traditional crafts.These connections shape daily life and community gatherings throughout the territory.
Practical
Visitors should expect changeable weather and strong winds, especially during fall and winter months.Sturdy footwear and windproof clothing are essential for exploring the coastlines and walking trails.
Did you know?
The isthmus connecting the islands shifts slightly each year due to tidal currents and wave action, making this a geographically dynamic location.This constant change shapes how residents relate to and understand their shifting environment.
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Saint-Pierre Cathedral
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Isthme De Miquelon-Langlade
18.4 km
Fort Royal
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Sandbanks Provincial Park
111.1 km
Pointe aux Cannon Battery
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Our Lady of Ardilliers Church, Miquelon
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Pointe Plate Lighthouse
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Maison Jézéquel
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Cap Blanc Lighthouse
1.6 km
Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus de Langlade
23 km
Lighthouse of L'île aux marins
39.3 km
Frenchman's Cove Provincial Park
74.9 km
Tete de Galantry Lighthouse
41 km
Grande Meadows Golf Club
74.5 km
Notre-Dame-des-Marins
39.3 km
Fortune Head Ecological Reserve
39.7 km
Hôtel de ville de l'Île-aux-Marins
39.2 km
Maison du pêcheur
39.8 km
Gooseberry Cove Provincial Park
173.7 km
Inside Reservoir
44.2 km
Pointe aux Canons Lighthouse
39 km
GSSP for Fortunian Stage
39.5 km
Grand Bank Lighthouse
47.7 km
Cape St. Mary's light
168.7 km
Mémorial des engagés volontaires de la France libre de Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
39 km
Rocky Point Lighthouse
61.2 km
West Point Lighthouse
57.8 km
Lavoir de l'île-aux-Marins
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