Gavres

The landscape around Gâvres is a low, sandy peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and the sheltered Petite Mer de Gâvres, which has shaped both the urban form and local economy. The compact commune faces open sea on one side and broad tidal flats on the other, where the rhythm of the tides defines access to the shore. Its beaches and dunes belong to the coastal setting of the Lorient area, while the Petite Mer is an important wetland for birds. Gâvres also lies on a coast long associated with French military activity: the Gâvres artillery range dates from the 19th century. Find related webcams along the Lorient coast and around the Petite Mer de Gâvres to build a fuller picture of southern Brittany.

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