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Many painters, including Monet, have immortalized the beautiful rocks.

Ride in the morning if possible

The white rocks and especially the famous "elephant's trunk" are not only beautiful, but have been immortalized by many painters, including Monet.

In addition to a remarkable sanctuary from the late 13th and early 14th centuries, the church houses an 18th-century polychrome wooden statue of Saint Sebastian.

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From the beach, you can enjoy various perspectives of the limestone gates. Depending on the tide, you can walk through them at low tide.

Apparently a subdivision is being created on the site and the castle is being renovated in order to eventually house several apartments (seen in April 2025)

The tower of a Christian church is usually crowned with a cross – symbolizing the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ – or a rooster – symbolizing the denial of Jesus by the Apostle Peter. In this chapel, dedicated to "Notre-Damé" ("Our Lady"), the viewer instead finds a gilded statue of the Virgin Mary at the top. From this prominent position, it overlooks land and sea. The builders surely understood this primarily as a sign of blessing the earth and water – and especially the people who sail the sea.