Goule ès Fées, Sea cave entrance in Dinard, France.
The granite cave extends 49 meters into the coastline, featuring natural rock formations shaped by centuries of tidal movements and erosion.
In 1877, the Lumière brothers captured photographs of the cave while developing their first color photographic plates in photography history.
The name derives from the Latin word 'gula', meaning throat, and local tales speak of mermaids and fairies inhabiting the marine cavern.
Visitors need to check tide schedules before accessing the cave, as water levels determine the possibility of approaching the entrance safely.
The cave formation dates back to the Neoproterozoic period, making it a geological structure from one of Earth's earliest documented eras.
Location: Dinard
GPS coordinates: 48.64031,-2.07619
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58
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