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RDV de l'Office de Tourisme
56410 Étel
Each of the three tours will introduce you to the "little" history of the Ria d'Étel and the Erdeven dunes, placing it in the context of the "big" history, that of the great changes and upheavals that have marked our society.

You'll learn how the Erdeven dunes became beaches, what a ria is, how and why oyster farming took root there, how the industrial revolution led to the rise of fishing and canning, and how the effects of war were felt between 1940 and 1945.

Free for children under 7.

Visits on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 12pm.

Wednesday: Discovering the Ria
Thursday: The 70s: Erdeven dunes become beaches
Friday: World War II in the Ria d'Etel

See the full program in the Tourist Office diary.

Dominique Baudel is also the author of two historical works. One is about the Ria d'Etel, with a preface by Yves Coppens, and is on sale at the Etel Tourist Office. The other tells the story of the Erdeven dunes, which here are known as the Falaises.

Opening times

From 06/04/2025 to 19/10/2025
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RDV de l'Office de Tourisme
56410 Étel

Payment methods

Payment cards
Bank and postal cheques
Species

Baby/child access

Accessible to children aged 4 to 12

Groups

From 2 in 35 Person

Animals

Pets accepted

Disabled access

Accessible to people with reduced mobility

Spoken languages

French
German
English

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