La Baule-Escoublac
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La Baule-Escoublac, commonly referred to as La Baule, is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique département of France. It boasts the longest beach of France, which is 8 kilometers in length. Population: 16,416.
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History
In 1779, a violent storm buried the village under sand. La Baule-Escoublac was rebuilt further inland. At that time, the very unstable dunes were occupied only by customs officers, who gave them the name of Bôle, a term indicating an easily flooded maritime meadow.
Geography
- Area: 22.19 km²
- Average altitude: 6 m
Miscellaneous
The Grand Prix de la Baule was a Grand Prix motor racing event held here during the 1930s. Today, the Grand Prix de la Ville de La Baule is a prestigious equestrian show jumping competition that is part of the international Equestrian Nations Cup series.
The borough of Escoublac has achieved a new vitality with the restoration of its civic center and the installation of many attractions.
Twin towns
External link
- Many pictures of La Baule (http://www.magicalwebsite.com/baule/)de:La Baule