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These objects probably are barriers to help defend the beach and the sand dunes from stormy seas, but they also qualify as public art. Le Grand Motte translates into English as "The Big Sandbank." |
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These objects probably are barriers to help defend the beach and the sand dunes from stormy seas, but they also qualify as public art. Le Grand Motte translates into English as "The Big Sandbank." |
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New towns are often criticized for being
too modern and lacking quaintness and "old world" charm.
In their defense, new towns provide freshness and functionality and a "walking world" of convenient services and amusements. |
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It is a short walk, past a sidewalk cafe, from your hotel room or condominium to your boat. |
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Thus ends this tour of French new towns. The idea of French new towns is to attract large populations to brand-new living environments of considerable size. |
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