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the river's embrace, thanks to the infinite
line of the overflowing basins. The sandy
beach, alongside the beach wall and the
sea lyme grass plant bed, crafts a landscape
akin to a riverside resort tailored to the
unique character of the waterway.
Flanking the beach, the promenade
unfolds with diverse functions and
atmospheres. To the west, visitors traverse
a series of gardens mimicking the coastal
meadows, blending natural contours
with a plant composition characteristic
of native coastal landscapes. Meanwhile,
architectural elements like Pavillon de la
Côte and Frontenac Quay contribute to
the project's contemporary expression.
On the eastern side, a dockside trail
highlights an existing marshland,
culminating in an expansive green plain.
Pavillon de la Voile, sports facilities, picnic
platforms, and access to the river's natural
edge coalesce into a versatile space.
The project further served as an
opportunity to restore biodiversity to this
neglected area, and 1,055 trees, 28,950
shrubs, and 117,000 native herbaceous
Marshland Wharf; juxtaposition of docks enhancing
the consolidated existing marsh ecosystem plants were planted. Efforts were also
made to revitalise the Saint-Michel

Beach sector; the granite wall as an architectured
fragment of the adjacent cliff

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