linked the three seaside stations of the shore: Le Pouliguen, La Bôle and Pornichet. When the railway arrived to all three stations and the coast was ready to open in 1887, the name of La Bôle was changed to Escoublac-La Baule and later La Baule-Escoublac. This was to preserve the name of the original village, Escoublac, which was previously next to the sandbank. Local and tourism development continued into the 20th century. Today The whole coastline is frequented by tourists, especially from April to October. It is characterised by its nature, its seaside resorts and sea-related activities. La Baule is referred to as a "Garden-city". The aim is to preserve the original architectural structure and nature of the city, for it to continue being a city in a forest in front of the sea. All three stations are home to several businesses, particularly those concerning water-regarding activities and sports. Equestrian centres are also found in the area. Festivals and events There is a year-round weekly local market in each of the local communities. During winter at the Bois des Aulnes (), there is a family Christmas event called Noël Magique (). La Baule Jumping Competition, an international equestrian competition, is held over the course of three days in May at the François André stadium. La Baule Jazz Festival takes place in the summer. At the same time, Le Pouliguen () festival is held in July where more than 300 musicians and performers participate. Gallery See also Outline of France Communes of the Loire-Atlantique department La Baule-Escoublac Guérande Guérande Peninsula Saint-Nazaire Le Croisic Batz-sur-Mer Le Pouliguen Loire-Atlantique Pays de la Loire References "La Côte d'Amour Pornichet-La Baule-Le Pouliguen" Éditions Ouest France External links http://www.tourisme-lecroisic.fr/la-cote-d-amour-2-13-frd.html http://www.cotedamour.fr/ http://www.labaule.fr/ http://www.ville-pornichet.fr/ http://www.lepouliguen.fr/ http://www.mairie-batzsurmer.fr/ https://web.archive.org/web/20020805160631/http://www.mairie-laturballe.fr/ http://www.mesquer-quimiac.com/ http://www.ville-guerande.fr/ http://www.ot-guerande.fr/ http://www.piriac.net/ https://web.archive.org/web/20170403052911/http://www.mairie-saintnazaire.fr/site-officiel-de-la-ville-de-saint-nazaire-44600/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK2ZLQJmQQc Loire-Atlantique Amour Seaside resorts in France Pays de la Loire Brittany