Le Petit Travers, Mediterranean beach in La Grande-Motte, France.
Le Petit Travers is a Mediterranean beach in La Grande-Motte situated along sand dunes that separate the sea from the Etang de l'Or lagoon behind. The shoreline features wide sandy areas with natural dune formations sloping toward the water.
The beach underwent significant restoration in 2015 when a road section on the dune was removed to allow natural coastal processes to resume. This project was connected to broader efforts to address erosion affecting the Aigues Mortes Bay.
The place reflects local efforts to maintain both recreation spaces and natural habitats side by side. You can notice this balance as you walk along the shoreline, where managed areas blend with protected zones.
The beach can be reached through more than 80 access points with parking facilities near the dunes. You can visit at any time of day or night without restrictions.
The beach received more than one million cubic meters of sediment from the Rhone River to combat coastal erosion in the bay. This massive sand replenishment permanently altered the shoreline and created new sandy areas for visitors.
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