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Its name means Châtelaillon beach.
I am proud of this pic since I made it from a disposable cam... and that I could seize the vibrant blue with clouds, contrasting with the bright pastel tones of the houses...
No more than 3 storeys for a building - soft colours.
See? even Châtelaillon hadn't escaped to the arcades... For me, they are charm to be preserved.
Like a secret has to be kept and you have to get close to see it all. Like sheer clothes, you see but not everything.
Kind of stuff I' ve never tempted to experience. I don't understand the excitement of going to casino.
I like playing but not this way. What I say may sound rather plain but I prefer the Stock exchange, Word games, poker... you know, those kind of stuffs.
Playing with humans (and even animals) is also nice... testing them, checking how they react to things you do/ say. Much more interesting for me than hoping for coins to fall from a slot machines and making noises that warn everybody about your gain... well, to each its own.
The building is kind of nice, though. The ardoise roof contrasts with the pastel surroundings.
Even apartments are nice, pastel tones as villas.
See this beach? This is thanks to artificial stranding. Châtelaillon used to be an important city in the past (capital city of Pays de l'Aunis, a province). But sea attacked the city. The original city (with forts, houses, churches) disappeared in 1784. Only Vieux Châtelaillon was preserved. It's sad to imagine that the gallo-roman city just vanished in thin air - or rather massive sea. End 19th century, the coast was a succession of dunes.
Then, a railroad company gave it a chance by granting it with a train station. The city had its renewal then. Villas were built along the dam (itself, built in 1921) to grant the city with the amenities of a beach resort. Yet, this didn't stop natural phenomena to occur: sand was gradually taken by the sea. Hence, the artificial stranding. Ironically, neighbouring Antioche area suffered from reverse phenomenon: too much, and more and more, sand. Sand was then brought, in 1987, from Pertuis d'Antioche to Châtelaillon-Plage. What would be a beach without sand? This was the city's second rebirth.
My impression while walking along the beach was, though, a feeling of immensity... A nice perspective to see the resort in a soft curve.
(Infos are from varied sources: Emma, my friend and figures from the net).
Pastel tones even for shops... Shops like this one just sell usual stuffs for the beach and beach activities: toys, marine clothes, trinkets....
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Comments (27)
Gr8 pages about Rochelle. Will be there this week! Greetings.
Beautiful night-picture! Nice tips! Best wishes, Ash & Eve
I love La Rochelle...from the timbered buidings, the delightful park that runs through the town...to the gorgeous fruits de mer! Great pages Norali! Blu
this is by far the better la Rochelle i have come across, one a college NY state & the other a suburb in Johannesburg ;-)))
This is a great page! Aaaah... sitting on a terrace, soaking up the sun, enjoying a drink, watching the sailing boats. This must be a great place to visit! :-))
Yes! Blvd de Clichy is where it's located. I did not see any "Satines" either ..... but each time I walk thru the area, I always imagine the days of Les Bohemes with Toulouse!
I LOVE markets like this ....
Excellent page! I've always wanted to go to La Rochelle...
Brilliant pictures and lovely tips
had a glance, will return :-) a well of information! extremely good page!
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