On The Edge: The Beauty of the French Atlantic Coast

Dunkirk, Mont Saint-Michel, Omaha Beach, Bordeaux

The coasts of France are some of the most beautiful and historically significant in the world.

The Cliffs of Étretat have been memorialized by artists from Courbet to Monet, the walled city of Saint Malo, built as a sanctuary for pirates, has been a a delight for visitors through the ages. The Dune de Pilat, largest sand dune in Europe, is a recreation Mecca, and The Bay of Bonne Anse is a magical spot both scenically and biologically.

This series is a portrait of the coasts before the major impacts of climate change and ocean rise take effect.