Are dogs allowed on beaches?

Dogs are allowed on most beaches outside the summer period , from October to March. During the high season, from April to September , dogs are not allowed on any beach.

Do the beaches have access and services for people with reduced mobility?

Some of our beaches are accessible to people with reduced mobility. You’ll find all the information you need at the top of this page.

The beaches

Simple, iodised moments in La Baule – Presqu’île de Guérande. Sand castles, swimming and relaxing on the Atlantic beaches. Alone or with the family, you can enjoy the seaside at your own pace. A natural interlude, accessible to all, whatever the season.

Choose your beach!

Beaches and quality water

From Pénestin to La Baule, there are plenty of opportunities to take a dip, from small rocky coves to long white sandy beaches, there’s something for everyone, with the assurance that most of the water is of excellent quality! 39 bathing sites are regularly inspected, particularly during the summer months.

The beaches of La Baule, Le Pouliguen and La Turballe, as well as the ports of La Baule-Le Pouliguen and Le Croisic, have been awarded the Blue Flag label, an international accolade that rewards exemplary beaches and ports in terms of respect for the environment. These areas are recognised not only for the quality of their bathing water, but also for their safety and accessibility for all!

Find out more about bathing sites

The 10 gestures the responsible beach operator

What if this time you went to the beach and adopted some simple eco-actions?

I find out about the environmental commitment of the beach I’m going to
I use shower water sparingly and ban wash products
I don’t leave any rubbish on the beach, I collect it and use the recycling bins
If I’m thirsty, I bring my water bottle rather than a plastic one!
I use organic sun cream to protect the biodiversity of the seabed
I don’t throw anything in the rainwater drains, otherwise it will all end up in the ocean
I don’t leave the marked footpaths– the dunes are precious ecosystems
I leave my car at home and come to the beach by bike, on foot or by public transport.
I can take part in or organise a rubbish collection thanks to ocean initiatives
I’ll tolerate sea mud

Fishing on foot reasoned

Shells, clams, razor clams, periwinkles, mussels and oysters– our coastline is particularly well-suited to fishing on foot. But before you set off, don’t forget to find out about best practices for preserving the resource and the marine environment. And don’t forget that shellfish are veritable sentinels of the environment: they filter seawater and are therefore able to concentrate many bacteria and viruses. So be sure to follow the health recommendations before putting on your boots!