A Journey of Discovery

This book invites you on a journey along France's magnificent coasts, from the chalk cliffs of Étretat to the red rocks of the Esterel, from the oyster beds of Arcachon to the salt marshes of the Camargue. We'll meet the people who call these places home: fifth-generation fishermen adapting to depleted stocks and changing regulations; North African immigrants who've brought new flavors to ancient ports; marine biologists working to protect fragile ecosystems; surfers who've created a new culture on the Atlantic waves.

We'll explore how geography shapes culture, how history echoes in contemporary challenges, and how France's coastal communities are writing their next chapters. We'll taste the difference between Atlantic and Mediterranean seafood, understand why Breton houses face away from the sea while Provençal ones embrace it, and discover hidden coves that don't appear in any guidebook.