L’Embellie – La Tremblade
Since the installation of the observation station in November 2025, many citizens have contributed to a better knowledge of the evolution of the coastline. Through this page, you can:
Localisation
The station is located at the Embellie beach, next to the bike path. It has a north-east orientation.
Characteristics
The station faces the exit of Maumusson inlet, where the combined action of wavesand tidal current lead to significant coastal changes.
Evolution
Alternating periods of erosion and accretion phases, with possible retreat or advance of more than 25 m.
Management method
Natural processes accompanying, including dune protection actions.
Find more information on the city website
Last news
Launch of CoastSnap Nouvelle-Aquitaine in La Tremblade, Charente-Maritime
A new CoastSnap observation station has just been installed in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, on the Embellie beach in La Tremblade, Charente-Maritime. It is the 7th CoastSnap station
Launch of the Sea-Clic Project: Building a Community of Coastal Observers
What if a community of citizen observers could actively support scientists in monitoring the coastline through photos taken from a fixed point? This is the
The station
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 La-Brée-les-Bains beach? Select two photos from the photo gallery above to compare the evolution of the beach.
See you on the beach!