Circuit vélo à Châtelaillon-Plage

Today I cycled along the coast to Châtelaillon-Plage. and passed by Pointe de la Belette where the Carrelets d'Angoulins are located.

Carrelets are small wooden fishing huts perched on stilts over the sea, often at the end of a narrow pier.
It isn’t just a hut, it’s a simple fishing system built around a large square net (that’s where the name comes from, carré = square). The net is attached to a frame and lowered into the water using a pulley or winch. After a short wait, it’s lifted back up, hopefully with fish or shrimp.

Originally, carrelets were used by local fishermen for subsistence fishing. Today, many are used more for leisure, people rent or maintain them as peaceful seaside retreats, combining light fishing with relaxation.

After a short break, we went on to Châtelaillon-Plage, Where I spent a quiet day on the beach with Ricard, pâtisserie and café.

Châtelaillon-Plage is a popular and popular beach promenade and not for people who are looking for peace and quiet, this is more likely to be found in the carrelets.

In any case, a nice little day trip by bike, which I can only recommend.Read more