The Porte d'Aval and the Needle at dusk

A coastal landscape featuring striking white cliffs and rock formations, including a large arch and a pointed spire, set against a tranquil sea and twilight sky.

An underground river, followed by marine erosion, formed a natural arch and a 55-metre-high needle, a relict piece of the cliff.

The Manneporte, visible behind the Porte d'Aval, is wider than the latter. It is so large that, according to Maupassant, a ship could pass through it under full sail.

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Map showing location of “The Porte d'Aval and the Needle at dusk”

France

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