A Jersey delegation in the Manche and Ille-et-Vilaine for a visit on coastal erosion
On 21 and 22 May, a delegation from Jersey travelled to the Departments of la Manche and Ille-et-Vilaine to discuss measures to prevent coastal erosion. In la Manche, the delegation visited several sites in the bay of Mont Saint Michel, where measures against coastal erosion are being implemented, the sites included the Havre de Blainville, the Havre de Geffosses and the Gouville-sur-Mer campsite. The delegation discussed raising awareness among the civilian population as well as prevention programs with members of la Manche department. In Ille-et-Vilaine, the delegation went to Anse du Guesclin, in Saint-Coulomb, to learn more about the public consultation process launched in 2023. This consultation focuses on the future of the stretch of coastline and was initiated by the Department of Ille-et-Vilaine, with Saint-Malo Agglomération, the municipalities of Saint-Coulomb, Cancale and Saint-Malo, and the sub-prefecture of Saint-Malo.
