Plage de La Potinière, Beach in Barneville-Carteret, France
Plage de La Potinière is a beach on the Côte des Isles in Normandy with fine sand facing the Écréhous archipelago and Jersey island. It stretches about 800 meters along the coast with supervised swimming areas, public restrooms, parking, and several beach cabins for visitors.
A restaurant with a bar and terrace was established here in 1901, quickly becoming a center for summer events and concerts. This establishment has shaped the beach's character for over a century and remains a defining feature of this coastal location.
The beach serves as a gathering place for families and visitors exploring the Norman coast. Seasonal activities and local facilities make this location a social center where people come together for leisure and recreation.
The beach has lifeguards during the swimming season and provides all necessary facilities including restrooms and parking for convenient visits. Visitors can also rent beach cabins to have shelter and privacy during their stay.
The waters benefit from the Gulf Stream's warmth and are sheltered by the nearby Channel Islands, creating distinctive conditions for water temperature and tidal patterns. This natural setting makes the beach an interesting place to observe marine phenomena while swimming.
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