Best Beaches in Brittany
19 hand-picked beaches in Brittany, ranked by our editors. Top pick: Plage de la Palue (4.6 / 5).
Plage de la Palue
Crozon, Finistere, Brittany · Wild surf beach under Crozon cliffs · 4.6 / 5
Plage des Grands Sables
Groix, Brittany · Rare convex beach on a Breton island · 4.6 / 5
Ile de Batz Beach, Roscoff
Ile de Batz, Roscoff, Brittany · White sand coves on a car-free island in Brittany · 4.6 / 5
Pointe de la Torche
Plomeur, Finistere, Brittany · Big-wave Breton surf beach · 4.5 / 5
Plage de Coz Pors, Tregastel
Tregastel, Pink Granite Coast, Brittany · Sheltered sand beach with pink granite rocks and islets · 4.5 / 5
Plage du Dossen
Santec, Finistere, Brittany · Wide dune beach with huge low tides on the Brittany coast · 4.5 / 5
Baie des Trepasses
Cleden-Cap-Sizun, Finistere, Brittany · Pale-sand bay with Atlantic waves near the Pointe du Raz · 4.5 / 5
Plage des Blancs-Sablons, Le Conquet
Les Blancs-Sablons, Le Conquet, Brittany · Wide sandy surf bay at the western tip of Brittany · 4.5 / 5
Kerfissien Beach, Cleder
Kerfissien, Cleder, Brittany · Granite boulders and white sand on the north Finistere coast · 4.5 / 5
Plage de Carnac
Carnac, Brittany · Sheltered sand beach near the ancient standing stones · 4.4 / 5
Plage des Sables Blancs, Concarneau
Concarneau, Brittany · Sheltered sand beach near a walled harbour town · 4.4 / 5
Plage de Morgat, Crozon
Morgat, Crozon peninsula, Brittany · Sheltered fine-sand bay and harbour on the Crozon peninsula · 4.4 / 5
Dinard Beach
Dinard, Brittany · Elegant Breton beach below Belle Epoque villas · 4.3 / 5
Grande Plage de Quiberon
Quiberon, Brittany · Sheltered bay on the Quiberon peninsula · 4.3 / 5
Plage du Bon-Secours, Saint-Malo
Saint-Malo, Brittany · Tidal pool beach below the old walls · 4.3 / 5
Plage de Trestraou, Perros-Guirec
Perros-Guirec, Brittany · Wide sand beach on the Pink Granite Coast · 4.3 / 5
Plage du Trez, Benodet
Benodet, Finistere, Brittany · Long curve of sand facing the Glenan islands · 4.3 / 5
Plage du Kelenn, Carantec
Carantec, Finistere, Brittany · Sheltered bay with islands and a church spire · 4.3 / 5
Plage du Verger, Cancale
Cancale, Brittany · Wide sand beach with big tides on the edge of the Mont-Saint-Michel bay · 4.2 / 5About beaches in Brittany
Brittany has pink granite rocks, white sand coves, dunes and big tides. The water is cooler than the Mediterranean but the beaches are wide, scenic and often uncrowded.
When to go
July and August are the warmest months for swimming, and June and September can be pleasant. Check tide times, as the sea retreats far on many beaches.
Getting around
A car is the easiest way to travel the coast. Many beaches have rip currents or strong tides, so swim where lifeguards are on duty and check the tide table.
Easiest beaches to reach
Ile de Batz Beach, Roscoff, Pointe de la Torche, Plage de Coz Pors, Tregastel, Plage du Dossen.
Quieter hidden gems
Plage de la Palue, Plage des Grands Sables, Ile de Batz Beach, Roscoff, Plage de Coz Pors, Tregastel.
All beaches at a glance
- Plage de la Palue: best June–September, water about 17 degrees C, access moderate.
- Plage des Grands Sables: best June–September, water about 18 degrees C, access moderate.
- Ile de Batz Beach, Roscoff: best June–September, water about 19 degrees C, access easy.
- Pointe de la Torche: best June–September, water about 17 degrees C, access easy.
- Plage de Coz Pors, Tregastel: best June–September, water about 17 degrees C, access easy.
- Plage du Dossen: best June–September, water about 18 degrees C, access easy.
- Baie des Trepasses: best June–September, water about 17 degrees C, access easy.
- Plage des Blancs-Sablons, Le Conquet: best June–September, water about 17 degrees C, access easy.
- Kerfissien Beach, Cleder: best June–September, water about 17 degrees C, access easy.
- Plage de Carnac: best June–September, water about 18 degrees C, access easy.
- Plage des Sables Blancs, Concarneau: best June–September, water about 18 degrees C, access easy.
- Plage de Morgat, Crozon: best June–September, water about 17 degrees C, access easy.
- Dinard Beach: best June–September, water about 18 degrees C, access easy.
- Grande Plage de Quiberon: best June–September, water about 17 degrees C, access easy.
- Plage du Bon-Secours, Saint-Malo: best June–September, water about 18 degrees C, access easy.
- Plage de Trestraou, Perros-Guirec: best June–September, water about 18 degrees C, access easy.
- Plage du Trez, Benodet: best June–September, water about 18 degrees C, access easy.
- Plage du Kelenn, Carantec: best June–September, water about 18 degrees C, access easy.
- Plage du Verger, Cancale: best June–September, water about 17 degrees C, access easy.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the beaches in Brittany?
July and August are the warmest months for swimming, and June and September can be pleasant. Check tide times, as the sea retreats far on many beaches.
Which beaches in Brittany are easiest to reach?
The easiest access is at Ile de Batz Beach, Roscoff, Pointe de la Torche, Plage de Coz Pors, Tregastel, Plage du Dossen. Check each beach page for parking and facilities.
Do I need a car for the beaches in Brittany?
A car is the easiest way to travel the coast. Many beaches have rip currents or strong tides, so swim where lifeguards are on duty and check the tide table.
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