Small white cabin by the beach with a wooden fenceA small white cabin is located by the beach, surrounded by a wooden fence. The sky is blue with white clouds and the beach is covered with sand and a few rocks. The cabin has a white door and a small roof. The wooden fence is in poor condition and appears to be old.
©A small white cabin alone by the beach, surrounded by a wooden fence.|Teddy Bear

Story of "La Poulette"

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History of La Poulette: we explain its origins!

Alongside the red-roofed lighthouse and the Pointe d’Agon, the Poulette beach hut in Agon-Coutainville is one of the seaside resort’s most emblematic landmarks. Loved by all, the eponymous beach is a veritable meeting place for many locals and holidaymakers alike. The pretty hut is often featured in photos, videos, articles and magazines promoting our destination, our region and La Manche.

The story of the hut is based on the history of the coast, the local weather and the onslaught of time.

Discover a few elements of its simple yet tumultuous story in our article below, as well as a photo gallery!

La poulette is a small beach hut located at the end of the sea wall in Agon-Coutainville. Set in the dunes, it is one of the vestiges of the era of bathing cabins and sea bathing.

Rescued many times from the sea’s assaults, it was built in 1926 and has since become one of the seaside resort’s must-sees: vacationers, walkers, photographers, painters, influencers, content creators… they all come here at one time or another to admire the landscape, take photos and draw inspiration from the place.

Situated on the front line, it faces the elements, the seasons and, above all, storms year after year. Some storms have had a greater impact on its history than others, almost destroying it (storms of ’99 and 2008), but its owners and a number of fortuitous events have kept it proudly in the dunes for all to enjoy. A great deal of work was carried out by the owners to ensure its longevity: riprap, sandbags, pilings….

At the end of the 70s, it was reinforced with cinder blocks to resist the elements. It was around this time that it was permanently closed to prevent damage. It remains here, alone, the last vestige of several other huts and houses that once stood here to welcome families on vacation, but the Poulette has become one of the emblems of the seaside resort of Agon-Coutainville, and we invite you to go and admire it for yourself!

White cabin in the dunes with red flowersA small white cabin is situated in the dunes, with red flowers visible in the foreground. The cabin has a gray roof and illegible text on the side. The dunes are covered with tall grasses and wildflowers.
©A solitary cabin stands in the dunes, surrounded by wildflowers.
    Isolated house surrounded by vegetation and fence by the seaA small wooden house is situated amidst tall grasses and dense vegetation. A wooden fence partially surrounds the house. The sky is clear and blue, with the ocean visible in the background.
    ©A small solitary house stands amidst the tall grasses near the ocean.|Aymeric Picot
    Wooden posts on a sandy beach with a cabin in the backgroundSeveral wooden posts are planted in the sand of a beach. In the background, a small white cabin is visible. The sky is clear with a few clouds. The scene is calm and deserted.
    ©A peaceful beach scene with wooden posts and a secluded cabin.
    Small white cabin by the beach with a wooden fenceA small white cabin is located by the beach, surrounded by a wooden fence. The sky is blue with white clouds and the beach is covered with sand and a few rocks. The cabin has a white door and a small roof. The wooden fence is in poor condition and appears to be old.
    ©A small white cabin alone by the beach, surrounded by a wooden fence.|Teddy Bear
    White house with a wooden fence in the foregroundAn old white house with illegible text on the facade stands behind a rustic wooden fence. The fence is made of vertical wooden planks tied with a rope. The sky is clear and blue, and the grass around the fence is green and lush.
    ©An old white house stands behind a rustic wooden fence.|Aymeric Picot
    Isolated house surrounded by vegetation and fence by the seaA small wooden house is situated amidst tall grasses and dense vegetation. A wooden fence partially surrounds the house. The sky is clear and blue, with the ocean visible in the background.
    ©A small solitary house stands amidst the tall grasses near the ocean.|Aymeric Picot
    Wooden posts on a sandy beach with a cabin in the backgroundSeveral wooden posts are planted in the sand of a beach. In the background, a small white cabin is visible. The sky is clear with a few clouds. The scene is calm and deserted.
    ©A peaceful beach scene with wooden posts and a secluded cabin.
    Small white cabin by the beach with a wooden fenceA small white cabin is located by the beach, surrounded by a wooden fence. The sky is blue with white clouds and the beach is covered with sand and a few rocks. The cabin has a white door and a small roof. The wooden fence is in poor condition and appears to be old.
    ©A small white cabin alone by the beach, surrounded by a wooden fence.|Teddy Bear
    White house with a wooden fence in the foregroundAn old white house with illegible text on the facade stands behind a rustic wooden fence. The fence is made of vertical wooden planks tied with a rope. The sky is clear and blue, and the grass around the fence is green and lush.
    ©An old white house stands behind a rustic wooden fence.|Aymeric Picot

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