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Brittany Beaches

Brittany is a region located in the northwestern part of France. Known for its diverse natural beauty, Brittany is home to a variety of stunning beaches that attract visitors from all over the world.

Beach de Corsen is a natural wonder located just a short 13-minute car ride from Lampaul-Plouarzel, France. The beach is nestled in between cliffs that provide protection from high winds, making it a great spot for a relaxing day out. Beach des Charrettes boasts a sandy coastline peppered with prominent rock formations. This picturesque destination is bordered by towering cliffs and consists of three distinct coves. Beach du Nicet offers a picturesque, sandy shore encircled by striking rock formations that slope into the sea. These natural barriers protect the beach from strong gusts of wind, rendering it an ideal location for soaking up the sun and unwinding. Beach Bellangenet is a popular destination for relaxation and catching waves. The beach is known for its lively atmosphere, often remaining busy until late in the evening. Dinard Plage, also referred to as Plage de l’Ecluse, is a picturesque beach situated in the coastal resort city of Dinard. Known for its clean, expansive stretch of sand, the beach is surrounded by a charming cityscape filled with elegant turn-of-the-century villas and grand hotels.

For more detailed information on these beaches, including a map of their locations, refer to our guide below. The guide also provides a more extensive list of beaches in the Brittany area, the best time to visit, and much more.

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Beach de Corsen is a natural wonder located just a short 13-minute car ride from Lampaul-Plouarzel, France. The beach gets its name from Pointe de Cor...

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Located approximately 6 kilometers from Lampaul-Plouarzel, France, Beach des Charrette boasts a sandy coastline peppered with prominent rock formation...

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Located approximately 8 kilometers from Saint-Malo, France, Beach du Nicet offers a picturesque, sandy shore encircled by striking rock formations tha...

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Beach Bellangenet is a popular destination for relaxation and catching waves. The beach is known for its lively atmosphere, often remaining busy until...

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Dinard Plage, also referred to as Plage de l’Ecluse, is a picturesque beach situated in the coastal resort city of Dinard, in north-east Brittany, Fra...

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Grande Plage de Carnac is a large, scenic beach located moments away from the main road. The beach is known for its clean and warm water, making it a ...

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Grande Plage de St Lunaire is a vast and picturesque beach located in the region. It is known for its expansive and unspoilt sandy landscape, making i...

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Grève Blanche Beach, situated in Carantec, Finistère, in the Brittany region of France, is renowned for its serene and picturesque setting. Nestled be...

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La Cale de Beg Meil, Fouesnant is a popular beach located in the seaside village of Beg Meil, within the municipality of Fouesnant, in the Finistère d...

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La Plage Saint Guirec, also referred to as Ploumanac'h, is a picturesque beach located near the town of Trégastel in France. The beach is approximatel...

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Les Rosaires, Plérin is a popular beach located in the Brittany Region of France, specifically in the Côtes d'Armor region near Saint-Brieuc. Known fo...

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Moulin Blanc Beach, situated in the municipalities of Brest, Guipavas, and Le Relecq Kerhuon in Finistère, France, is a prominent tourist attraction k...

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Plage Bonaparte is a picturesque beach situated in Plouha, in the CĂ´tes d'Armor region of Brittany, France. Known for its unique combination of natura...

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The Plage de Bon-Secours is a picturesque beach situated within the city limits of Saint-Malo. One of its most prominent features is its pristine wate...

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Plage de Bréhec is a picturesque beach situated in Plouha, a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Bretagne, France. Its location within a charmi...

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Plage de Conleau is a municipal beach situated in Vannes, in the Morbihan department of Brittany, France. It is the sole beach in Vannes and is nestle...

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Plage de Kerhillio, situated in Erdeven, France, is a family-friendly beach renowned for its stunning views of the Quiberon Peninsula and Belle-ĂŽle-en...

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Plage de la Mine d'Or is a picturesque beach situated in PĂ©nestin within the region of Morbihan, Bretagne. Recognized for its breathtaking landscape, ...

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Best Time to Visit Brittany

The best time to visit Brittany in France is during the summer months from June until August. The coastal region of Brittany can be quite chilly throughout the year, making it difficult to enjoy swimming in the sea or spending time on the beach. However, during the summer months, the weather is warmer and the waters are much more tolerable for swimming and outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. Additionally, the summer months bring about a lively atmosphere with a variety of outdoor festivals and markets to experience. While it may be crowded during peak tourist season, the summer months provide the best opportunity to experience all that Brittany has to offer.

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Plérin
Plérin Beaches
Larmor-Plage
Larmor-Plage Beaches
Pleumeur-Bodou
Pleumeur-Bodou Beaches
Roz-sur-Couesnon
Roz-sur-Couesnon Beaches
Carnac
Carnac Beaches
Quiberon
Quiberon Beaches
Saint-Pierre-Quiberon
Saint-Pierre-Quiberon Beaches
Étel
Étel Beaches
Saint-Brieuc
Saint-Brieuc Beaches
Cléder
Cléder Beaches
Penvénan
Penvénan Beaches
Saint-Philibert
Saint-Philibert Beaches
Plestin-les-Grèves
Plestin-les-Grèves Beaches
Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys
Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys Beaches
Belle-ĂŽle-en-Mer
Belle-ĂŽle-en-Mer Beaches
Plougonvelin
Plougonvelin Beaches
Dol-de-Bretagne
Dol-de-Bretagne Beaches
Le Conquet
Le Conquet Beaches
Oz
Oz Beaches
Paimpol
Paimpol Beaches
Brest
Brest Beaches
Clohars-Carnoët
Clohars-Carnoët Beaches
Rennes
Rennes Beaches
Moëlan-sur-Mer
Moëlan-sur-Mer Beaches
Guissény
Guissény Beaches
Dinan
Dinan Beaches
Carantec
Carantec Beaches
Plouhinec
Plouhinec Beaches
Vannes
Vannes Beaches
Saint-Lunaire
Saint-Lunaire Beaches
Fouesnant
Fouesnant Beaches
Cancale
Cancale Beaches
Kerlouan
Kerlouan Beaches
Erquy
Erquy Beaches
Lorient
Lorient Beaches
Groix
Groix Beaches
Plougasnou
Plougasnou Beaches
Moulins
Moulins Beaches
Chartres
Chartres Beaches
BĂ©nodet
BĂ©nodet Beaches
Pont-Aven
Pont-Aven Beaches
Trégunc
Trégunc Beaches
Camaret-sur-Mer
Camaret-sur-Mer Beaches
Plouhinec
Plouhinec Beaches
Auray
Auray Beaches
La Motte
La Motte Beaches
Loctudy
Loctudy Beaches
Sens
Sens Beaches
Lannion
Lannion Beaches
Ploubazlanec
Ploubazlanec Beaches
Ploemel
Ploemel Beaches
PĂ©nestin
PĂ©nestin Beaches
Erdeven
Erdeven Beaches
Saint-Quay-Portrieux
Saint-Quay-Portrieux Beaches
Binic
Binic Beaches
Morlaix
Morlaix Beaches
Guidel
Guidel Beaches
Combrit
Combrit Beaches
Perros-Guirec
Perros-Guirec Beaches
NĂ©vez
NĂ©vez Beaches
Arzon
Arzon Beaches
La Trinité-sur-Mer
La Trinité-sur-Mer Beaches
Saint-Aignan
Saint-Aignan Beaches
Sarzeau
Sarzeau Beaches
Plouguerneau
Plouguerneau Beaches
Dinard
Dinard Beaches
Quimper
Quimper Beaches
Santec
Santec Beaches
Crozon
Crozon Beaches
Concarneau
Concarneau Beaches
Plouha
Plouha Beaches
Barr
Barr Beaches
Trébeurden
Trébeurden Beaches
Locquirec
Locquirec Beaches
Le Guilvinec
Le Guilvinec Beaches
Tours
Tours Beaches
Trégastel
Trégastel Beaches
Trévou-Tréguignec
Trévou-Tréguignec Beaches
Plouescat
Plouescat Beaches
Audierne
Audierne Beaches
La ForĂŞt-Fouesnant
La ForĂŞt-Fouesnant Beaches
Douarnenez
Douarnenez Beaches
Roscoff
Roscoff Beaches
Baden
Baden Beaches
ĂŽle-Tudy
ĂŽle-Tudy Beaches
Pleubian
Pleubian Beaches

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