Is Pen Bron accessible to pushchairs and wheelchairs?

Yes, some of the paths have been adapted to ensure accessibility for all. The main paths allow you to enjoy the site in complete safety, even with a pushchair or wheelchair. Please note, however, that some sections are cobbled.

Can I swim on Pen Bron beach?

Swimming is possible but not supervised. It is advisable to be vigilant , especially with children, and to opt for a walk or beach games. Be careful at the tip: the currents are strong . It is advisable to use the beach on the ocean side.

What's the best time of year to visit Pen Bron?

All of them! In spring and summer, nature explodes with colour. In autumn and winter, the site reveals a wilder, more soothing atmosphere.

How do I get to Pen Bron?

The site is accessible on foot, by bike or by car from the car park at the entrance. There are signposted routes from La Turballe to Pen Bron. In season, a shuttle bus runs between Pen-Bron and Le Croisic, so you can even take your bike with you!

Pen Bron, a natural setting opposite Le Croisic

Between La Turballe and the salt marshes of Guérande stretches a long stretch of sand: the pointe de Pen Bron. Bordered by a pine forest, it juts out into the ocean and runs alongside the traict of Le Croisic. The largest natural dune massif in the Loire-Atlantique department, Pen Bron is a great place to take a walk on the sea.

A place with many faces

At the tip of La Turballe, Pen Bron forms a spit of sand between ocean, marsh and pine forest. The site is part of the longest dune belt on the peninsula, with a succession of white dunes close to the sea and more stable grey dunes further back. Further out, the marshes complete this open landscape, offering a striking contrast between dry and wet areas.

Signposted footpaths make it easy to explore the entire site on foot or by bike. You’ll wander between sand, pine trees and marshes, with uninterrupted views of the ocean and Le Croisic opposite. It’s an accessible, flowing walk that gives you the full measure of this multi-faceted natural area.

Hiking in Pen-Bron

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La Turballe - Pen Bron
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Gerald Le Pan

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Pen-Bron - La Turballe GR trail
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Alexandre Lamoureux

A natural site to preserve

The pointe de Pen Bron is a protected natural area. Here, you can explore with care: no picking is allowed and marked paths are essential to preserve the dunes and the flora that grows there. Maritime pines, planted over time to bind the sand and protect the land, now form a veritable plant barrier.

This forest plays a key role for local wildlife, particularly birds, which find peace and shelter here. Classified as a Special Protection Area under the Birds Directive, Pen Bron is home to numerous species of Community interest, several of which nest on the site. A discreet but very present natural wealth, which reminds us of the importance of respecting this place at every step.