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The '''Côte d'Amour''' ({{IPA|fr|kot damuʁ}}, literally ''Coast of Love'') is a name given to part of the north western [[Atlantic]] coast of the [[Pays de la Loire]] region in [[France]]. It runs from Le Traict de Pen Bé to the mouth of the [[Loire]] in [[Saint-Nazaire]], both of which are in the [[Loire-Atlantique]] department.


The coastline includes the peninsula of [[Guérande]] (in French "Presqu'île de Guérande", including the following localities and seaside resorts from south to north: [[Saint-Nazaire]], [[Pornichet]], [[La Baule-Escoublac]], [[Le Pouliguen]], [[Le Croisic]], [[Batz-sur-Mer]], [[Guérande]], [[La Turballe]], [[Piriac-sur-Mer]] and [[Mesquer]].
[[File:Baie 3.JPG|thumb|right|Beach of the Côte d'Amour]]

[[File:Baie 5.jpg|thumbnail|left|Beach of the Côte d'Amour shore]]
==Etymology==
[[File:Côte Sauvage 3.JPG|thumbnail|left|Wild coast of the Côte d'Amour (near Le Pouliguen)]]
In 1913, the newspaper ''La Mouette'' organised an opinion poll to give a name to the shore and that is when it became "La Côte d'Amour".<ref>{{Cite book|title=Les cahiers du pays de Guérande|publisher=Imprimerie Planchenault|first=Albane|last=Oriot|date=2017|isbn=978-2-9537765-4-6|language=fr}}</ref> Despite popular assumptions, the name is not related to sex.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bigthink.com/strange-maps/france-has-just-one-riviera-but-35-coasts|title=France has just one Riviera, but 36 coasts|website=Big Think|first=Frank|last=Jacobs|date=24 June 2018|accessdate=8 April 2021}}</ref>
The '''Côte d'Amour''' shore designates a coastline area of western [[France]], from "Le Traict de Pen Bé" to the mouth of the [[Loire]] in [[Saint-Nazaire]], which are both in the department of [[Loire-Atlantique]], in the region of [[Pays de la Loire]] (in [[English language|English]] "Countries of the Loire") but many municipalities of Côte d'Amour are also part of what it is called now [http://en.labaule-guerande.com/ Bretagne Plein Sud] (in English "Far South Brittany". The department of Loire-Atlantique was part of Brittany until 1941). The coastline includes the whole peninsula of [[Guérande]] (in French "Presqu'île de Guérande", which embraces this localities or seaside resorts, from south to north: [[Saint-Nazaire]], [[Pornichet]], [[La Baule-Escoublac]], [[Le Pouliguen]], [[Le Croisic]], [[Batz-sur-Mer]], [[Guérande]], [[La Turballe]], [[Piriac-sur-Mer]] and [[Mesquer]]. The name translates to "Coast of Love," due to the large amounts of [[Sexual intercourse|coitus]] that occur on its beaches{{Citation needed|date=February 2020}}.


==History==
==History==
Until the 19th century, the area contained two small fishing ports: [[Pornichet]] in the east and [[Le Pouliguen]] in the west. They were separated by a large sand stretch called La Bôle.


The local economy was fueled by two industries. The first was fishing and [[seaweed collecting]]; seaweed would be used as a fertiliser called "Goémon".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.finisterebrittany.com/discover/edible-seaweed|title=Edible seaweed|website=Finistère|accessdate=8 April 2021}}</ref> The second was [[salt extraction]] from the local [[salt evaporation pond]]s ({{langx|fr|marais salants}}). These economic activities declined around the 18th century, causing large [[sandbank]]s to form and [[salt marshes]] to drain.
Until the 19th century, what today is the "Côte d'Amour" was just composed of two little fishing ports, [[Pornichet]] in the east and [[Le Pouliguen]] in the west, which were separated by a large sand stretch called ''"La Bôle"''. Regarding [[Pornichet]], there were two main economic activities. The first one was fishing, and taking as many riches as possible from the sea, such as fish and a natural fertiliser called ''"Goémon"''. The second one was the extraction of salt from the many [[Salt evaporation pond|salt evaporation ponds]] in the area (in French called "marais salants"). Yet from the 18th century on this activity was abandoned, which caused large [[sandbanks]] and carried finally the draining of [[salt marshes]]. As far as Le Pouliguen is concerned, it used to be home to big boats the assured local and [[cod]] fishing and its transport to [[Nantes]]. Therefore, a naval building site was created in the city.

Le Pouliguen was a home to big boats and was known for [[cod]] fishing. It was the main point of transport to [[Nantes]]. A naval building site was established in the city.

===Development===
[[File:Le Pouliguen.JPG|thumbnail|Le Pouliguen today]]
[[File:Le Pouliguen.JPG|thumbnail|Le Pouliguen today]]
In light of the emergence of new innovations, a group of constructors transformed the [[sandbank]] into a [[forest]]. The [[climate]] evolved and became a [[microclimate]] unique to the Côte d'Amour due to this new [[ecosystem]]. Another factor in the coastline's transformation was the extension of the [[railway]] from [[Saint-Nazaire]] to [[Pornichet]] in 1879 by the engineer Antoine de la Perrière.


Investors saw potential in La Bôle and its surrounding villages, believing its microclimate would attract tourists if better advertised. With the help of Georges Lafont, an architect from [[Nantes]], La Bôle was developed into a town with what is now the De Gaulle avenue running through it, which is perpendicular to the sea and links to the station. They also constructed a sea boulevard, parallel to the sea, that linked the three seaside stations of the shore: Le Pouliguen, La Bôle and Pornichet.
==Transformation==


When the railway arrived to all three stations and the coast was ready to open in 1887, the name of La Bôle was changed to Escoublac-La Baule and later [[La Baule-Escoublac]]. This was to preserve the name of the original village, Escoublac, which was previously next to the sandbank. Local and tourism development continued into the 20th century.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.francetoday.com/travel/go-west-romantic-cote-damour/|title=Go West… to the Romantic Côte d’Amour|website=France Today|first=Florence|last=Derrick|accessdate=8 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.saintnazairenews.fr/breves/cote-damour-un-reportage-video-de-1937-sur-la-baule-le-pouliguen-le-croisic-batz-sur-mer|title=Côte d’Amour : un reportage video de 1937 sur La Baule, Le Pouliguen, Le Croisic, Batz-sur-Mer|journal=Saint-Nazaire News|date=23 November 2020|accessdate=8 April 2021|language=fr}}</ref>
Many factors contributed to the metamorphosis of the shore. Mainly, the emergence and the meeting of new ideas and technological improvements combined with the venue of constructors who transformed the [[sandbank]] into a [[forest]]. The creation of this new [[ecosystem]] made the [[climate]] evolve and become a [[microclimate]] proper to the Côte d'Amour shore. Another important factor was the introduction of the [[railway]], thanks to the engineer Antoine de la Perrière, who in 1879 brought the train that came from [[Saint-Nazaire]], to [[Pornichet]]. Finally, some investors and constructors saw in ''La Bôle'' the opportunity to make business taking into account that it was better communicated to other cities, that the villages around it were becoming [[seaside resorts]] and that its microclimate could attract people during the summer. With the help of Georges Lafont, an architect from [[Nantes]], they organised the whole village all around the actual De Gaulle avenue, which is perpendicular to the sea and links it to the station. Finally, they constructed a sea boulevard, parallel to the sea, that linked the three seaside stations of the shore: Le Pouliguen, La Bôle and Pornichet.
To create the shore officially, in 1887, when the railway arrived to both three stations, La Bôle changed its name to Escoublac-La Baule and would then become [[La Baule-Escoublac]]. This was to preserve the name of the original village (Escoublac), which was next to the big sandbank before the transformation started.
In 1913, the newspaper ''La Mouette'' organised an opinion poll to give a name to the shore and that is when it became "La Côte d'Amour"


==Today==
==The Côte d'Amour today==
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[[File:Grand Air fôret.JPG|thumbnail|Forest of La Baule and Grand Air High School behind]]
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The whole coastline is frequented by tourists, especially from April to October. It is characterised by its nature, its [[seaside resorts]] and sea-related activities.


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La Baule is referred to as a "[[Garden city movement|Garden-city]]". The aim is to preserve the original architectural structure and nature of the city, for it to continue being a city in a forest in front of the sea.
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The whole shore is nowadays an area which is very frequented by tourists, specially from April to October. It is characterised by its nature, its [[seaside resorts]] and sea-related activities.
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La Baule is now a so-called "[[Garden city movement|Garden-city]]", whose aim is to preserve the original architectural structure and nature of the city, for it to continue being a city in a forest in front of the sea.
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[[File:Grand Air fôret.JPG|thumbnail|center|Forest of La Baule and Grand Air High School behind]]
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Both three stations are also home to many businesses concerning water-regarding activities and sports. Equestrian centres are also very common in the area.
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[[File:Baie NIght.jpg|thumbnail|right|Sunset at the Côte d'Amour]]


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All three stations are home to several businesses, particularly those concerning water-regarding activities and sports. Equestrian centres are also found in the area.
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==Festivals and important activities==


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==Festivals and events==
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During the winter, at the Bois des Aulnes (in English forest of the [[Alder|alders]]), there is a Christmas activity called Noël Magique (Magical [[Christmas]]), which offers different games and activities to children.
During the whole year, once a week, there is a local market in each of the villages in the area.
There is a year-round weekly local market in each of the local communities.

The "[https://web.archive.org/web/20140316141411/http://www.labaule.fr/en/node/3334 La Baule Jazz Festival]" takes place in summer. At the same time the ''"Ar Poulwenn"'' (Le Pouliguen in Breton) festival is organised in July and more than 300 musicians, singers and dancers take part on it. Another important event of the shore is the ''La Baule Jumping Competition'', which consists on different trials that horseriders have to confront. It is an international competition that takes place during three days in May at the François André stadium.
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During winter at the Bois des Aulnes ({{langx|en|[[alder]]s forest}}), there is a family Christmas event called Noël Magique ({{langx|en|Magical [[Christmas]]}}).

La Baule Jumping Competition, an international equestrian competition, is held over the course of three days in May at the François André stadium.

[https://web.archive.org/web/20140316141411/http://www.labaule.fr/en/node/3334 La Baule Jazz Festival] takes place in the summer. At the same time, Le Pouliguen ({{langx|br|Ar Poulwenn}}) festival is held in July where more than 300 musicians and performers participate.
[[File:JUmping La Baule.jpg|thumbnail|left|"Le Jumping de La Baule" equestrian competition]]
[[File:JUmping La Baule.jpg|thumbnail|left|"Le Jumping de La Baule" equestrian competition]]
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
Baie 3.JPG|Beach
Côte Sauvage 3.JPG|Near Le Pouliguen
Baie NIght.jpg|Beach
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
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* http://www.ville-pornichet.fr/
* http://www.ville-pornichet.fr/
* http://www.lepouliguen.fr/
* http://www.lepouliguen.fr/
* http://www.mairie-batzsurmer.fr/
* http://www.mairie-batzsurmer.fr/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030215154922/http://www.mairie-batzsurmer.fr/ |date=2003-02-15 }}
* https://web.archive.org/web/20020805160631/http://www.mairie-laturballe.fr/
* https://web.archive.org/web/20020805160631/http://www.mairie-laturballe.fr/
* http://www.mesquer-quimiac.com/
* http://www.mesquer-quimiac.com/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517165851/http://mesquer-quimiac.com/ |date=2014-05-17 }}
* http://www.ville-guerande.fr/
* http://www.ville-guerande.fr/
* http://www.ot-guerande.fr/
* http://www.ot-guerande.fr/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319002336/http://www.ot-guerande.fr/ |date=2014-03-19 }}
* http://www.piriac.net/
* http://www.piriac.net/
* https://web.archive.org/web/20170403052911/http://www.mairie-saintnazaire.fr/site-officiel-de-la-ville-de-saint-nazaire-44600/
* https://web.archive.org/web/20170403052911/http://www.mairie-saintnazaire.fr/site-officiel-de-la-ville-de-saint-nazaire-44600/
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK2ZLQJmQQc


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Latest revision as of 20:07, 29 October 2024

Not to be confused with Côtes-d'Armor.
La Baule-Escoublac beach
Côte d'amour is located in Pays de la Loire
Côte d'amour
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Location of Côte d'Amour in Pays de la Loire

The Côte d'Amour (French pronunciation: [kot damuʁ], literally Coast of Love) is a name given to part of the north western Atlantic coast of the Pays de la Loire region in France. It runs from Le Traict de Pen Bé to the mouth of the Loire in Saint-Nazaire, both of which are in the Loire-Atlantique department.

The coastline includes the peninsula of Guérande (in French "Presqu'île de Guérande", including the following localities and seaside resorts from south to north: Saint-Nazaire, Pornichet, La Baule-Escoublac, Le Pouliguen, Le Croisic, Batz-sur-Mer, Guérande, La Turballe, Piriac-sur-Mer and Mesquer.

Etymology

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In 1913, the newspaper La Mouette organised an opinion poll to give a name to the shore and that is when it became "La Côte d'Amour".[1] Despite popular assumptions, the name is not related to sex.[2]

History

[edit]

Until the 19th century, the area contained two small fishing ports: Pornichet in the east and Le Pouliguen in the west. They were separated by a large sand stretch called La Bôle.

The local economy was fueled by two industries. The first was fishing and seaweed collecting; seaweed would be used as a fertiliser called "Goémon".[3] The second was salt extraction from the local salt evaporation ponds (French: marais salants). These economic activities declined around the 18th century, causing large sandbanks to form and salt marshes to drain.

Le Pouliguen was a home to big boats and was known for cod fishing. It was the main point of transport to Nantes. A naval building site was established in the city.

Development

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Le Pouliguen today

In light of the emergence of new innovations, a group of constructors transformed the sandbank into a forest. The climate evolved and became a microclimate unique to the Côte d'Amour due to this new ecosystem. Another factor in the coastline's transformation was the extension of the railway from Saint-Nazaire to Pornichet in 1879 by the engineer Antoine de la Perrière.

Investors saw potential in La Bôle and its surrounding villages, believing its microclimate would attract tourists if better advertised. With the help of Georges Lafont, an architect from Nantes, La Bôle was developed into a town with what is now the De Gaulle avenue running through it, which is perpendicular to the sea and links to the station. They also constructed a sea boulevard, parallel to the sea, that linked the three seaside stations of the shore: Le Pouliguen, La Bôle and Pornichet.

When the railway arrived to all three stations and the coast was ready to open in 1887, the name of La Bôle was changed to Escoublac-La Baule and later La Baule-Escoublac. This was to preserve the name of the original village, Escoublac, which was previously next to the sandbank. Local and tourism development continued into the 20th century.[4][5]

Today

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Forest of La Baule and Grand Air High School behind

The whole coastline is frequented by tourists, especially from April to October. It is characterised by its nature, its seaside resorts and sea-related activities.

La Baule is referred to as a "Garden-city". The aim is to preserve the original architectural structure and nature of the city, for it to continue being a city in a forest in front of the sea.

All three stations are home to several businesses, particularly those concerning water-regarding activities and sports. Equestrian centres are also found in the area.

Festivals and events

[edit]

There is a year-round weekly local market in each of the local communities.

During winter at the Bois des Aulnes (English: alders forest), there is a family Christmas event called Noël Magique (English: Magical Christmas).

La Baule Jumping Competition, an international equestrian competition, is held over the course of three days in May at the François André stadium.

La Baule Jazz Festival takes place in the summer. At the same time, Le Pouliguen (Breton: Ar Poulwenn) festival is held in July where more than 300 musicians and performers participate.

"Le Jumping de La Baule" equestrian competition
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  • Beach
    Beach
  • Near Le Pouliguen
    Near Le Pouliguen
  • Beach
    Beach

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Oriot, Albane (2017). Les cahiers du pays de Guérande (in French). Imprimerie Planchenault. ISBN 978-2-9537765-4-6.
  2. ^ Jacobs, Frank (24 June 2018). "France has just one Riviera, but 36 coasts". Big Think. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Edible seaweed". Finistère. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  4. ^ Derrick, Florence. "Go West… to the Romantic Côte d'Amour". France Today. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Côte d'Amour : un reportage video de 1937 sur La Baule, Le Pouliguen, Le Croisic, Batz-sur-Mer". Saint-Nazaire News (in French). 23 November 2020. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  • "La Côte d'Amour Pornichet-La Baule-Le Pouliguen" Éditions Ouest France
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