Plage des Gouillauds, Ocean beach in Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré, France.
Description
Plage des Gouillauds is an ocean beach along the Atlantic coast with fine golden sand and clear water bordered by wooded land. It provides good conditions for surfing and other water activities, with sand dunes rising behind the shoreline.
History
The beach formed through natural coastal processes over many centuries, shaping the characteristic landscape of this French Atlantic shoreline. These geological forces created the sand dunes and coastal profile visible today.
Culture
Local people regularly visit this beach to collect shellfish at low tide, keeping age-old customs alive in the community.
Practical
This beach is open throughout the year with free parking available, making visits easy to arrange. Bring your own equipment for surfing or kite flying, as rentals are not available on site.
Did you know?
This unguarded beach is one of Île de Ré's main spots for beginner surfers, with reliable wave conditions year-round. Being next to a wooded area makes it an unexpected place to enjoy both forest and ocean at the same time.
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