Soulac-sur-Mer, Coastal commune in Gironde, France
The Notre-Dame-de-la-Fin-des-Terres Basilica stands prominently in the center of Soulac-sur-Mer, featuring Romanesque architecture from the 12th century.
The original Roman settlement of Noviomagus disappeared under the ocean around 580 CE, leading to the establishment of a new town by Benedictine monks.
The town contains 500 early 20th-century villas that showcase the architectural style of the seaside resort development period.
The population increases from 2,922 residents to approximately 45,000 during summer months when tourists arrive for beach activities and water sports.
The basilica remained buried under sand dunes until 1858, when extensive excavation work began to restore the religious monument.
Location: canton of Saint-Vivien-de-Médoc
Location: Gironde
Location: arrondissement of Lesparre-Médoc
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Shares border with: Le Verdon-sur-Mer, Grayan-et-l'Hôpital, Meschers-sur-Gironde, Talais
Phone: +33556732929
Email: contact@mairie-soulac.fr
Website: http://mairie-soulac.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.51111,-1.12472
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:52
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