Grande Plage

14.8°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 14.8°C

Satellite image of GRANDE PLAGE — Satellite image © Esri

Grande Plage is a bathing area located in the commune of Gâvres in Morbihan (56), France. The beach is situated on the Loire-Bretagne coastal region and is subject to Atlantic Ocean conditions with tidal variations. The bathing zone is delimited by specific geographic boundaries and serves as a recreational area for swimmers and tourists. The profile documents the water quality, pollution sources, and management measures for this designated bathing water.

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Water

Atlantic Ocean bathing area with tidal marine conditions. Tidal height variations are documented in the profile.

Location

Gâvres, Morbihan (56), France. The bathing zone is referred to as Grande Plage. Parking areas are available at the west and east ends of the beach.

Facilities

Parking facilities at west and east locations.

Season

Official monitoring conducted during bathing seasons, with data documented for seasons 2005 to 2011.

Water Quality

The bathing water has a documented history of classification results from 2005 to 2011. Classification criteria follow directive 2006/7/CE, measured in CFU/100mL. Identified pollution sources include stormwater outlets, wastewater discharge stations, animals on the beach, bathers, and pleasure boats.

Risks

Potential pollution risks from stormwater outlet discharges, wastewater treatment system failures, animal presence on the beach, phytoplankton proliferation potential, and macroalgae growth. Discharge from pleasure boats also presents a risk.