Carrelets de Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, Traditional fishing huts on stilts in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, France.
The carrelets stand elevated above the water on wooden platforms, equipped with large square nets that fishermen lower into the sea using pulleys.
These fishing structures emerged at the end of the 19th century, with a significant increase in popularity following World War II across the Charente-Maritime region.
The wooden huts represent essential elements of local maritime heritage, transforming from simple fishing platforms into social gathering spaces by the 1980s.
Fishermen access the platforms during low tide periods, using specific equipment including nylon lines measuring 28 to 30/100e and specialized saltwater hooks.
More than 400 of these distinctive fishing structures dot the coastline of Charente-Maritime, creating a characteristic pattern along the Atlantic shore.
Location: Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
GPS coordinates: 45.64665,-1.11124
Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:23
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