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Mascaret, the tide wave in France

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By: Carlo Piccinelli

Where is Saint Pardon
The phenomenon of the tidal wave on the river Dordogne in France, is due to the tidal range along the Atlantic coast that, in the estuary of the river, reaching several meters in height. This phenomenon, occurs twice a year. The wave higher, is in September when hundreds of surfers from all over the world, when traveling to Saint Pardon to surf the wave that penetrates for kilometers the river. Tourists and surfers, flock to the river and its banks. A journey of sports and entertainment.