Oil slick detected in La Grande-Motte: swimming once again authorized on Couchant beach

Ce lundi 12 août peut avant 17 h, la commune a indiqué sur ses réseaux sociaux que la baignade était à nouveau autorisée; ILLUSTRATION Midi Libre – GIACOMO ITALIANO

Swimming has been prohibited since Sunday, August 11, after an oil slick was reported near Couchant Beach.

Green flag for swimming on Couchant Beach, in La Grande-Motte. The mayor, Stéphan Rossignol, was forced to issue an order prohibiting access to the sea between accesses 33 and 42 this Sunday, August 11, after an oil slick was reported.

Back to normal

This Monday, August 12, just before 5 p.m., the municipality indicated on its social networks that swimming was once again authorized after receiving the results of the health samples. “You can now enjoy the beach in complete safety”, says the town hall of La Grande-Motte.