Here you still see active exploitation of sand and gravel pits, an industry that created the large lakes today teeming with nature and wildlife. Given the value of the reserve for nature and tourism it is surprising this has not been stopped completely by now.

Willem VS

April 27, 2023

Cycling

In fact, you have old and new side by side here. On the one hand the old quarries that have become nature reserves and on the other hand two active quarries, which are still being expanded.

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1. Port of La Madelon – The Pebble Bridge loop from Rang-du-Fliers - Verton - Berck

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2. The Pebble Bridge – Waben - Foraine d'Authie loop from Place du 11 Novembre

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3. Port of La Madelon – The Pebble Bridge loop from Berck

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Location: Waben, Montreuil, Hauts-De-France, France

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Gravel mining in Foraine d'Authie

1. Port of La Madelon – The Pebble Bridge loop from Rang-du-Fliers - Verton - Berck

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