Unspoiled Beaches Without Sunbeds in Brittany
We rank the 9 unspoiled beaches without sunbeds in Brittany. Plage de la Palue (France) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Plage des Grands Sables, Baie des Trepasses.
The sea reaches about 17 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 7 of the 9 have easy access, and 5 are hidden gems.
1Plage de la Palue
Crozon, Finistere, Brittany · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 17 °CA wild sandy beach on the west coast of the Crozon peninsula in Brittany, popular with surfers for its Atlantic waves.
2Plage des Grands Sables
Groix, Brittany · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 18 °CA long sandy beach on the east coast of the island of Groix, famous as one of the few convex beaches in Europe.
3Baie des Trepasses
Cleden-Cap-Sizun, Finistere, Brittany · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 17 °CThe Baie des Trepasses is a wide bay of pale sand at the western end of the Cap Sizun peninsula in Brittany, close to the Pointe du Raz.
4Plage des Blancs-Sablons, Le Conquet
Les Blancs-Sablons, Le Conquet, Brittany · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 17 °CLes Blancs-Sablons is a wide beach of pale sand near Le Conquet at the western tip of Brittany, with dunes behind and the open Atlantic in front.
5Pointe de la Torche
Plomeur, Finistere, Brittany · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 17 °CA wide sandy beach beside the Pointe de la Torche in south Finistere, one of the best-known surf spots in Brittany.
6Grande Plage de Quiberon
Quiberon, Brittany · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 17 °CThe Grande Plage of Quiberon is a sheltered curve of sand facing the bay, with calm water and a seafront lined with cafes.
7Plage de Trestraou, Perros-Guirec
Perros-Guirec, Brittany · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 18 °CTrestraou is the main beach of Perros-Guirec, a wide curve of fine sand on the Pink Granite Coast, with a sea-front promenade and a view of the offshore islands.
8Plage du Bon-Secours, Saint-Malo
Saint-Malo, Brittany · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 18 °CPlage du Bon-Secours lies just below the granite walls of Saint-Malo, with a famous tidal swimming pool built on the rocks.
9Plage du Kelenn, Carantec
Carantec, Finistere, Brittany · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 18 °CPlage du Kelenn is a sheltered sand beach in Carantec, on a bay of small islands near Roscoff.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plage de la Palue | France | 4.6 | 17 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 2 | Plage des Grands Sables | France | 4.6 | 18 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 3 | Baie des Trepasses | France | 4.5 | 17 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Plage des Blancs-Sablons, Le Conquet | France | 4.5 | 17 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Pointe de la Torche | France | 4.5 | 17 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Grande Plage de Quiberon | France | 4.3 | 17 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Plage de Trestraou, Perros-Guirec | France | 4.3 | 18 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Plage du Bon-Secours, Saint-Malo | France | 4.3 | 18 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 9 | Plage du Kelenn, Carantec | France | 4.3 | 18 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when our practical info reports no sunbed or umbrella rental, so the beach stays natural, then ranked by editorial score. Bring shade and water. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated unspoiled beaches without sunbeds in Brittany?
Our top three are Plage de la Palue (4.6 out of 5), Plage des Grands Sables (4.6 out of 5), Baie des Trepasses (4.5 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.
When is the best time to visit these beaches?
Most are at their best from June to September. Water temperatures average about 17 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Baie des Trepasses, Plage des Blancs-Sablons, Le Conquet, Pointe de la Torche, Grande Plage de Quiberon, Plage de Trestraou, Perros-Guirec and 2 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.
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