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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

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

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

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

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

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.

Gallery

Beach
Near Le Pouliguen
Beach

References

^ Oriot, Albane (2017). Les cahiers du pays de Guérande (in French). Imprimerie Planchenault. ISBN 978-2-9537765-4-6.
^ Jacobs, Frank (24 June 2018). "France has just one Riviera, but 36 coasts". Big Think. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
^ "Edible seaweed". Finistère. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
^ Derrick, Florence. "Go West… to the Romantic Côte d'Amour". France Today. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
^ "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

External links

47°17′N 2°22′W / 47.29°N 2.36°W / 47.29; -2.36

[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.

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+{{Short description|Northwestern Atlantic coast of Pays de la Loire, France}}
+{{Distinguish|Côtes-d'Armor}}
+[[File:Baie 5.jpg|thumbnail|right|[[La Baule-Escoublac]] beach]]
+{{Location map|France Pays de la Loire
+| width      = 300
+| float      = right
+| caption    = Location of Côte d'Amour in Pays de la Loire
+|lon_deg              = -2.36
+|lat_deg               = 47.29
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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]].
-{{Under Construction}}
+==Etymology==
+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>
+==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.
-[[File:Baie 5.jpg|thumbnail|left|Beach of the Côte d'Amour shore]]
-[[File:Côte Sauvage 3.JPG|thumbnail|left|Wild coast of the Côte d'Amour (near Le Pouliguen)]]
-The '''Côte d'Amour''' shore designates a coastline area of north-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 "Countries of the Loire"). 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 et [[Mesquer]]. It has been cosidered the most beautiful beach in [[Europe]].
+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.
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-                                                                               | '''Longitude''' || -2.3639
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-                                                                               | '''Time zone''' || CET <small>(GMT +1)</small>
-                                                                               | '''Country''' || France
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-                                                                               | '''Region (official)''' || Pays de La Loire
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-                                                                               | '''Region (Historical)''' || Brittany
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-                                                                               | '''Department''' || Loire-Atlantique
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-                                                                               | '''Arrondissement''' || Saint-Nazaire
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-                                                                               | '''Historical languages''' || French, Breton
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-                                                                               | ''' Post Codes''' || 44500 (La Baule) 44480 (Pornichet) 44510 (Le Pouliguen) 44490 (Le Croisic) 44740 (Batz-Sur-Mer), 44420 (La Turballe, Piriac-Sur-Mer, Mesquer) 44350 (Guérande) 44600 (Saint Nazaire)
-                                                                               |}
+===Development===
+[[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.
+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>
-==History==
+==Today==
-Until the XIXth 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 ponds|salt evaporation pond]] in the area (in French called "marais salants"). Yet from the XVIIIth 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.
-[[File:Le Pouliguen.JPG|thumbnail|Le Pouliguen today]]
+[[File:Grand Air fôret.JPG|thumbnail|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 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.
-==Transformation==
+All three stations are home to several businesses, particularly those concerning water-regarding activities and sports. Equestrian centres are also found in the area.
-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 bussiness 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 attrackt 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, paralell 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 became [[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"
+==Festivals and events==
-==The Côte d'Amour today==
+There is a year-round weekly local market in each of the local communities.
+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]]}}).
-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.
-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.
-[[File:Grand Air fôret.JPG|thumbnail|center|Forest of La Baule and Grand Air High School behind]]
-Both three stations are also home to many bussinesses concerning water-regarding activities and sports. Equestrian centres are also very common in the area.
-[[File:Baie NIght.jpg|thumbnail|right|Sunset at the Côte d'Amour]]
-==Festivals and important activities==
+La Baule Jumping Competition, an international equestrian competition, is held over the course of three days in May at the François André stadium.
-During the winter, at the Bois des Aulnes (in English forest of the [[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.
-The "[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.
+[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]]
+{{Clear}}
-==See also==
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
-[[Outline of France]]
+Baie 3.JPG|Beach
-[[La Baule-Escoublac]]
+Côte Sauvage 3.JPG|Near Le Pouliguen
-[[Guérande]]
+Baie NIght.jpg|Beach
-[[Guérande Peninsula]]
+</gallery>
-[[Saint-Nazaire]]
-[[Le Croisic]]
-[[Batz-sur-Mer]]
-[[Le Pouliguen]]
-[[Loire-Atlantique]]
-[[Pays de la Loire]]
+==See also==
+* [[Outline of France]]
-==External links==
+* [[Communes of the Loire-Atlantique department]]
-''http://www.tourisme-lecroisic.fr/la-cote-d-amour-2-13-frd.html''
+* [[La Baule-Escoublac]]
-''http://www.cotedamour.fr/''
+* [[Guérande]]
-''http://www.labaule.fr/''
+* [[Guérande Peninsula]]
-''http://www.ville-pornichet.fr/''
+* [[Saint-Nazaire]]
-''http://www.lepouliguen.fr/''
+* [[Le Croisic]]
-''http://www.mairie-batzsurmer.fr/''
+* [[Batz-sur-Mer]]
-''http://www.mairie-laturballe.fr/''
+* [[Le Pouliguen]]
-''http://www.mesquer-quimiac.com/''
+* [[Loire-Atlantique]]
-''http://www.ville-guerande.fr/''
+* [[Pays de la Loire]]
-''http://www.ot-guerande.fr/''
-''http://www.piriac.net/''
-''http://www.mairie-saintnazaire.fr/site-officiel-de-la-ville-de-saint-nazaire-44600/''
-''https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK2ZLQJmQQc''
 ==References==
 {{Reflist}}
-"La Côte d'Amour Pornichet-La Baule-Le Pouliguen" Éditions Ouest France
+* "La Côte d'Amour Pornichet-La Baule-Le Pouliguen" Éditions Ouest France
+==External links==
+* http://www.tourisme-lecroisic.fr/la-cote-d-amour-2-13-frd.html
+* http://www.cotedamour.fr/
+* http://www.labaule.fr/
+* http://www.ville-pornichet.fr/
+* http://www.lepouliguen.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/
+* 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.ot-guerande.fr/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319002336/http://www.ot-guerande.fr/ |date=2014-03-19 }}
+* http://www.piriac.net/
+* https://web.archive.org/web/20170403052911/http://www.mairie-saintnazaire.fr/site-officiel-de-la-ville-de-saint-nazaire-44600/
+{{Authority control}}
+{{Coord|47.29|-2.36|display=title}}
 {{DEFAULTSORT:Cote D'amour}}
-[[Category:France]]
+[[Category:Loire-Atlantique]]
-[[Category:Communes of Loire-Atlantique]]
+[[Category:Coasts of France|Amour]]
 [[Category:Seaside resorts in France]]
 [[Category:Pays de la Loire]]
+[[Category:Brittany]]