Les Patis

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Plage des Pâtis, also known as Plage du Casino, is a bathing beach located in Port-Louis in the Morbihan department of Brittany, France. The beach is situated on the Loire-Bretagne coastal region and is subject to European bathing water quality directives. It has been classified as a Type 1 beach profile, indicating that the risk of pollution to bathing waters is not established. The beach is part of a Natura 2000 protected area designated for dune massif and associated wetlands.

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Water

Coastal marine bathing area subject to tidal influence, with tidal water height variations as documented by the SCOT Lorient study.

Location

Port-Louis, Morbihan (56), Brittany, France. The beach has two access points: one near the carousel (Manège) and one near the Citadel (Citadelle). Parking is available at the Citadelle car park.

Facilities

Rescue post with toilets and showers. Public access from two entry points.

Season

Monitoring conducted during bathing seasons 2006 to 2010.

Water Quality

The beach has been classified as Type 1, meaning the risk of pollution is not established. Water quality has been monitored across bathing seasons from 2006 to 2010, with historical classification data available. The classification is based on bacterial contamination criteria measured in UFC/100mL according to EU directives 76/106/CEE and 2006/7/CE.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include septic tank systems, animal presence on the beach, bather-related discharge, and pleasure boat discharges. Phytoplankton and macroalgae proliferation potential was assessed. Defects in pumping station systems are also documented as potential sources.