Le Tilleul - Antifer, Shingle beach at La Poterie-Cap-d'Antifer, France.
Le Tilleul - Antifer is a shingle beach on the Normandy coast featuring small polished pebbles and sand banks that appear at low tide. The shoreline sits between limestone cliffs that shape the natural character of the landscape.
The beach held strategic importance in ancient times when Romans built defensive walls here to guard against pirate raids. This military focus reflects how the location was valued as a key defensive position along the coast.
The beach maintains a designated naturist section between Cap d'Antifer and Pointe Fourquet that visitors can access at low tide. This area operates under local guidelines that help everyone share the space respectfully.
Visitors need to park in designated areas and walk about 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) along an asphalt path through woods and meadows to reach the beach. The best time to visit is during low tide when sand banks become exposed and more shore opens up.
The beach lacks commercial facilities, which has kept it in its natural state without restaurants, shops, or modern structures. This absence of development makes it a rare find along the coast where such simplicity is uncommon.
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