From Les Payolles Campsite, towards the dunes, beaches and village

You will start from the campsite, or you can park in the green car park right next to the campsite.

(S/E) Head towards the village of Chaucre via Rue de la Sablière, cross a road and you’ll reach Rue des Écoles.

(1) Take this street on the right and you’ll pass the famous carved tree (take a moment to read the information about the shipwreckers).

(2) Turn left onto Chemin du Corps de Garde, which eventually leads towards the dunes and the beach.

(3) Follow the paths to the left across the dunes or walk along the beach to reach Pointe de Chaucre.

(4) Retrace your steps and, at a car park, turn right onto the Allée des Épinousses.

(5) Take Allée de l'Angle on the left, then Rue du Canot de Sauvetage to return to the traditional village. At Rue de la Plage, first turn left then right and continue straight on to the crossroads.

(6) Turn right onto Rue de l'Ostain, then left onto Rue du Four.

(7) Turn right into Rue Auguste Neveu, which joins Rue de la Plage; follow this road to the left. As you wander through these streets and alleyways, admire the charming old buildings.

(8) Turn left onto Rue du Vieux Chaucre, which continues as Rue des Écoles.

(1) Turn right and, retracing your steps, return to your starting car park (S/E).

(2) The famous sculpture on an old cypress tree depicts the inhabitants of Chaucre and the legend of the shipwreckers.