broyez and kronental capture french seaside resort as sci-fi mirage at dawn in 'la cite oasis'
Briefly

La Grande Motte is portrayed through Charly Broyez and Laurent Kronental's photographic series as a surreal, almost fictional landscape sculpted with unique architecture. Built during the post-World War II economic boom, La Grande Motte was designed by Jean Balladur, inspired by diverse architectural influences. The development aimed to promote domestic tourism in France instead of traveling abroad. The striking geometric designs and lush greenery reflect an optimistic vision for a modern seaside resort, embodying the historical significance of the post-war era in French urban planning.
Charly Broyez and Laurent Kronental's photography series La Cité Oasis presents La Grande Motte as a dreamlike, symbolically rich coastal city steeped in fiction.
La Grande Motte was developed as a response to post-war economic changes in France, focusing on domestic tourism through modern architecture and a strategic coastal plan.
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