Plage de l'Espiguette, Mediterranean beach in Le Grau-du-Roi, France.
The Espiguette beach stretches across 10 kilometers of coastline with white sand dunes reaching heights of 12 meters along the Mediterranean Sea.
The Espiguette lighthouse, constructed in 1869 with a 27-meter square tower and 111 steps, initially stood in water but now sits back from the shore.
The beach maintains its natural state through manual cleaning practices, which replaced mechanical methods in 2012 to protect the coastal environment.
Visitors can access the beach through Les Baronnets parking area, which operates free of charge from October to March and requires payment from April to September.
The protected area encompasses 534 hectares and supports 109 bird species, including 25 rare types, along with specific dune-building plants like oyat and sand lilies.
GPS coordinates: 43.50144,4.12228
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:10
Occitanie encompasses an architectural and natural heritage that reflects many centuries of history. Medieval villages are nestled in valleys and on heights, while castles and monasteries tell of the era of the Cathars and religious orders. The region also features remarkable geological formations: deep gorges, waterfalls, potholes, and caves decorated with prehistoric paintings. Among the sites to visit, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie overlooks the Lot Valley with its stone houses and narrow streets. The Peyrepertuse fortress stands at 800 meters above sea level on a rocky spur in the Corbières. The Navacelles cirque reveals a canyon carved by the Vis River, while the Gorges de la Jonte provide trails through a habitat for vultures. The Lagrasse Abbey maintains its medieval architecture on the banks of the Orbieu, and the Niaux Cave houses Magdalenian paintings dating back 14,000 years. Natural curiosities like the Gouffre de l'Oeil Doux and the intermittent Fountain of Fontestorbes complete this territory where history and geology meet.
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