Place Du Six Juin

16.1°C Water temp · Jun 8

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Satellite image of PLACE DU SIX JUIN — Satellite image © Esri

Place du six juin is a bathing beach located in the municipality of Arromanches-les-Bains in Normandy, France. The beach is situated in a coastal area with specific geomorphological and oceanographic characteristics. A rescue post with water quality information display is present at the site. Dogs are prohibited from accessing the beach. The beach profile was revised in 2022 as part of a regional bathing water assessment.

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Water

Coastal marine water body. The site experiences tidal currents with both rising and falling tide conditions. Wind patterns and coastal hydrodynamics influence the water quality.

Location

Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandy, France. The bathing zone is delimited and located on the coast of this commune.

Facilities

Rescue post (poste de secours) with water quality results display. Dogs are prohibited.

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored by ARS (Regional Health Authority) for bathing water compliance. Monitoring includes E. coli and enterococci measurements tracked through percentile 95 analysis. Historical data from the REMI monitoring point (IFREMER) and ARS leisure fishing surveillance provide additional quality information. The quality classification of bathing water has been tracked and analyzed across multiple years.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified in the watershed include the Tracy stream (ruisseau de Tracy) and the Arro watercourse. Rainfall impacts contamination episodes. Algae blooms have been identified as factors affecting water quality results. Tidal coefficients and wind conditions influence water quality outcomes.