Serpent D'Océan
Serpent d'océan
Wheelchair accessible
An aluminum skeleton brings Chinese mythology to the French shore, changing appearance with the tides.

📜 Monumental aluminum sculpture by Chinese-French artist Huang Yong Ping, inaugurated in 2012.
🔍 Depicts a 130-meter-long imaginary sea serpent skeleton, installed in the intertidal zone at Saint-Brevin-les-Pins.

Why Go

🌊 Unique art installation emerging from the sea
🖼️ Part of the Estuaire art exhibition
🌅 Appearance dramatically changes with the tides
🐉 Blends Chinese mythological dragons with the French coast

Why Avoid

🚫 Beach and swimming forbidden near the artwork
🐶 Dogs prohibited on beaches from May 15 to September 15

Tips

Visit at different tides to see varying views.

Cost

💰 Free admission

Hours

🕒 Open daily, all year long

Location

📍 Plage du Nez de Chien, Pointe de Mindin
🚌 200m from Brevibus stop

Last updated 8 days ago

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