Le passage du Gois - Bridgeless Water Crossings on Waymarking.com

This curiosity almost unique in the world has existed since the collapse of the plateau which gave birth to the bay Bourgneuf early Quaternary. There are over a thousand years, the meeting of two currents from the north and south and is hitting in the bay has resulted in a bench elevations that has continually moved before stabilizing about a century ago to the current location.

Risky crossing

For years, the Gois was borrowed by “noirmoutrins” before the bridge construction. Numerous accidents were recorded. Two cross guard the entrance and exit of the Gois.

Today, his crossing is some risk if the passenger does not meet the schedules of low water tides. It was agreed that we can go in good weather and strong coefficient 1h30 before and after low tide. Since 1830, the tides are posted near the crossing. The fog can be very dangerous especially for fishermen who lose up all sense of direction and can be trapped by the tide.

Type of roadway? (Paved, Gravel, Dirt, Other?): Paved If other than explain...: ? Name of Roadway if known?: D 948 Name of Body of Water if known?: Atlantic Ocean

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