Cap Taillat, Mediterranean cape in Draguignan, France.
Cap Taillat extends into the Mediterranean Sea at the southern end of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, connected to the mainland by a sandy isthmus.
The natural site suffered extensive damage in July 2017 when a fire consumed 550 hectares of land across Cap Taillat and Cap Lardier.
The location gained recognition after appearing in the 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang during the Truly Scrumptious song sequence.
Visitors can access Cap Taillat through a 3-kilometer coastal trail starting from Plage de l'Escalet, where both paid and free parking options exist.
The cape forms part of a protected NATURA 2000 site, hosting rare plant species and a population of Hermann tortoises in their natural habitat.
Location: arrondissement of Draguignan
GPS coordinates: 43.16821,6.64602
Latest update: May 25, 2025 20:19
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