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Real estate: how the Arcachon basin became the new Côte d’Azur
In the Arcachon basin, in Gironde, residents are increasing their complaints about galloping urbanization and a growing population.
(France 2)
In the Arcachon basin, in Gironde, residents are increasing their complaints about galloping urbanization and a growing population.
There are always more inhabitants in Arcachon (Gironde). The population increased by almost 12% between 2015 and 2021. On every street corner, new constructions and developer signs announce a new real estate project. A village near Arcachon has tried to maintain the appearance of a family town, but now there are traffic jams and disillusioned residents. “After the Côte d’Azur, the Basque coast, everyone comes here. So it’s going too quickly”deplores a local resident.
A couple even decided to leave the Arcachon basin for the interior. “It’s no longer a quiet place.”, he believes. For local associations, certain subdivisions would even be illegal. A complaint was filed before the administrative court. Complaints also filed against tourist infrastructure near the Pilat dune.
