Lacanau-Ocean
Since the installation of the Lacanau observation station in December 2021, many citizens have contributed to a better knowledge of the evolution of the coastline. Through this page, you can:
- find more information on the central beach of Lacanau;
- trace the evolution of the site via video timelapses;
- access the image gallery from the observation station;
- and compare two photos previously selected in the image gallery.
Location
On the belvedere (roof of the first-aid post) at the central beach. North view
Characteristics
Beach bordered by rockfill
Evolution
Chronic erosion on both sides of the structure: 1 to 2 metres per year
Management method
Annual spring refilling of the central beach. Raising of the structure planned in 2023
Find more information on the Lacanau website
Last news
Publication of the Littoview project final report
A genuine participatory science initiative, CoastSnap Nouvelle-Aquitaine was launched as part of the Littoview pilot project by BRGM, the Centre aquitain des technologies de l’information
Launch of CoastSnap Nouvelle-Aquitaine in Lacanau
Inspired by an Australian initiative called CoastSnap, this regional participatory science project makes it possible, by controlling the angle of view and the panorama from
The evolution of the coastline in video
Discover in pictures the evolution of the beach of Lacanau between January and November 2022
Citizens' photos
You can choose to display the photos according to several criteria below and select 2 photos to compare them.
Filters
Before and after: it's up to you!
Want to see the evolution of the Lacanau site? Select two photos in the photo gallery above to compare the evolution of the beach.
Convinced? See you on the beach!
