In the area around CozPors bay, you can see many unusually-shaped pink granite rocks. Have you seen the white statue standing on top of the granite rock formations above the Marine Aquarium? Dubbed "Jésus sauveur du monde" (Jesus, saviour of the world) when it was built in 1869, it has since been nicknamed "Le Père Éternel" (the Eternal Father). Painted white, this statue served as a seamark for sailors.
Construction of Saint Jacques Church began in the eleventh century using granite from the area and further construction followed over the years, resulting in today's patchwork of architectural...
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Several hundreds of millions of years old, granite is timeless. Even now, its high quality makes it a material of choice for many uses. The marine bears testament to this: its wall was built from...
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In this haven of peace, owned by the Conseil Général (local authorities), you will find the Sept Îles nature reserve building, which houses a permanent exhibition and the bird care centre of the...
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From the beach at Tourony, you can admire a beautiful view of the Château de Costaérès. This imposing neo-medieval style villa dates from the end of the nineteenth century. It was built by a rich...
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