Plage de la Mine d'Or, Coastal beach with orange cliffs in Pénestin, France
The Mine d'Or Beach stretches for two kilometers along the coast, featuring tall ochre-colored cliffs that rise above the Atlantic Ocean.
The beach derived its name from gold mining operations in the 19th century, which ceased during World War I due to insufficient yield.
The cliff's sedimentary layers reveal geological evidence of an ancient river flow, estimated to be approximately one million years old.
The beach serves as the sole paragliding launch site in Morbihan department, with several accommodations available in the surrounding area.
Local residents once used the cliff's kaolin-rich water for laundry purposes, as it produced exceptionally white results.
Location: Pénestin
GPS coordinates: 47.47502,-2.48968
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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