LA BAULE-ESCOUBLAC

'La Baule-Escoublac', commonly referred to as 'La Baule', is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique ''département'' of France. It boasts the longest sand beach of Europe, which is 12 kilometers in length.

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History

Miscellaneous

Twin towns

External links

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.

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.
Regarded as being "the most beautiful bay in Europe".
The borough of Escoublac has achieved a new vitality with the restoration of its civic center and the installation of many attractions.

Twin towns

★ Inverness, Scotland

★ Homburg%2C_Saarland, Germany, since 1984

External links

★ News, Events Tourism... - RSS

★ Official La Baule Tourist Office ''(in English)''

★ City council website ''(in French)''

★ Many pictures of La Baule