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Plage de monsieur Hulot

Plage de monsieur Hulot, Sandy beach in Saint-Marc-sur-Mer, France.

Description

Monsieur Hulot Beach stretches along the Loire-Atlantique coast as a wide sandy shore with views of the Atlantic Ocean and beachfront hotels and villas nearby. The area includes showers, restrooms, and children's play areas along with free parking at the entrance.

History

The location began as a farm hamlet called Crépelet and transformed into a seaside resort during the 1800s with the construction of hotels and villas. Its connection to film history came later through Tati's movie, which gave the area a different kind of importance.

Culture

The beach is named after the famous character from Jacques Tati's 1951 film and serves as a real connection to French cinema history that visitors can experience firsthand. A bronze statue of the character stands on the sand, reminding people of the story that made this place memorable.

Practical

The beach is easy to reach with free parking and level ground without steep or difficult areas to walk on. Visitors should arrive earlier in the day to enjoy quieter moments and to see the sun rise or set over the water.

Did you know?

The Hotel de la Plage shown in Tati's film still operates today and reopened after renovations in 2010. Guests can stay in the same building where the movie was filmed, giving them a direct connection to the film's story.

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Location
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Address
Saint Marc sur Mer Plage de Monsieur Hulot, Rue du Commandant Charcot, 44600 Saint-Nazaire, France
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GPS coordinates
47.23770,-2.28060
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Latest update
December 14, 2025 20:31

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