Yellow-Winged Ultralight Aircraft Soaring Above Forests and Urban Development of Bassin d'Arcachon Coast

The yellow wing of an ultralight aircraft frames the aerial perspective of Arcachon's coastal landscape, where carefully planned urban development transitions to the protective maritime pine forest planted more than two centuries ago. This thoughtful integration of built and natural environments represents France's pioneering approach to coastal management that began in the Napoleonic era, creating a sustainable model that continues to guide development along the Atlantic seaboard today, balancing tourism infrastructure with natural systems that provide critical environmental services.