Twin Town of Burnham on Crouch

L'Aiguillon sur Mer has been the twin town of Burnham since may 1980.

The population is 2,206 with an area of 785 ha.

The climate is mild in the winter and the second sunniest in the whole of France being narrowly beaten by the Riviera. The region is very popular with French holidaymakers but is fast growing in popularity with Britons.

The River Lay provides a safe harbour and divides L'Auigillon and La Faut sur Mer.

The port at L'Aiguillon was created in the 11th century and during the Ancien regime, the best canoneers of the coast-guard militia were recruited here.

Today it is an important centre for fishing and the cultivation of Oysters and Mussels.

 

How to get to L'Aiguillon

The department of France is  Vendee (85)

LAiguillon sur Mer is situated on the west coast of France 30 miles north of La Rochelle.

 

La Faute sur Mer The bathing resort La Faute sur Mer is connected by a bridge with L'Aiguillon sur Mer. Over 10 km of sandy beach of La  Faute S/M  backed by pines is realty great     . The bird sanctuary behind the beach is full of unusual species of birds. Sail and Surfboards, tennis , horse riding, Boules,  mini golf courses are amongst the activities available. for more details of Faut Sur Mer

Fishing

A number of fishing boats are based at the harbour to catch fresh fish and to tend to the mussel beds for which the area is famous.
Both in L'Aiguillon as well as in La Faute there is a twice weekly a weekly market where you can buy mussels, oysters and fish fresh from the fishing boat.     

     

The  beds are visible at low tide when thousands of stakes attracts mussels which are then picked by fishermen.

Burnham on Crouch Twinning Association

The Twinning Association organises visits to L'Aiguillon several times each year and helps to co-ordinate visits by local groups including St Peters High School and St Mary's Primary School.

a twinning visit from St Marys School

Visitors from L'Auguillon are regularly welcomes to Burnham.

Regular social and fundraising events are held. New members are welcome.

to contact Burnham Twinning Association for details of visits and events