Surrounded by cliffs, the beach is relatively sheltered from prevailing winds. It is made up of pebbles.
These pebbles are a natural bulwark, necessary to protect the coastline. In fact, they contribute to this protection by acting as a “wave damper”, in the same way as artificial stonework would.
At the top of the cliff stands the stone silhouette of the Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde chapel, protector of fishermen.
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📅 3 August 2020
📸 Fujifilm X-T3 + 16-80mm
🎛️ ISO 320, ƒ/11, 1/2200 s
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