Overview of Brittany's beaches and campsites by the sea!
When you choose Brittany for your holidays, you are often looking for a campsite by the sea, preferably with direct access to the beach! But then, where do you find the most beautiful beaches of Brittany? We give you a few ideas to help you make your choice. Of course, this list is not exhaustive, because Brittany has hundreds of beautiful beaches!
Fouesnant (Finistère)
With more than 13 km of fine sand, Fouesnant-les Glénan offers splendid beaches for families, nature lovers and sportsmen. From Beg-Meil Point to Cap-Coz Point, the coast reveals a succession of coves and beaches whose colours merge with the sky and the sea. The hardest part will be choosing! Among the most popular beaches are Kerambigorn, Cap-Coz, Kermyl and Kerler. To combine the charm of the countryside and holidays with your feet in the water, Camping Sunélia L'Atlantique**** in Fouesnant is a perfect anchorage point in South Finistère!
Concarneau (Finistère)
Well protected from one of the most beautiful bays of Brittany, Concarneau invites you to savour all the seaside pleasures! The great diversity of the beaches allows all campers to find their happiness. Les Sables Blancs beach is very popular with families, as children can swim safely there. A few kilometres away, the Trévignon point in Trégunc is worth a visit. This piece of wild coast among the most beautiful places of South Finistère shelters a large beach of fine sand and coves with turquoise waters! This is where you can book your stay at Camping Airotel La Pommeraie de L'Océan ****, the ultimate way to enjoy the beach!
Carantec (Finistère)
Peninsula on the sea west of Morlaix Bay in Northern Finistère, Carantec is surrounded by many sandy beaches. Kelenn Beach is very popular with families. Swimming is supervised and children can have fun at the Mickey Club! The most exotic of all is undoubtedly the beach of Tahiti: golden sand, breathtaking views of Louët Island and the Château du Taureau, a beautiful coastal path to access it... to discover absolutely! With its exceptional location by the sea, Camping Yelloh! village Les Mouettes***** is a destination all found to take the fresh air from the sea!
Loctudy (Finistère)
Discover the beaches of the Bigouden country in South Finistère! In Loctudy, capital of langoustine fishing, you will find pretty sunny beaches like Langoz beach (watched in summer), Lodonnec or Ezer to name but a few. 5 minutes from the wildest and most beautiful beach in Loctudy, the Camping Yelloh! Village l'Océan Breton campsite benefits from a privileged location that should satisfy water sports and sea bathing lovers!
Penmarc'h (Finistère)
Located at the tip of Bigouden Country in Southern Finistère, Penmarc'h is a great place to stay by the sea. The large beach of Ster is perfect for families and sportsmen: supervised swimming, idleness, sand castles, fishing, water sports, diving... Close to the Eckmühl lighthouse, La Joie beach, although small, is very pleasant. Finally, Pors Carn beach attracts water sports enthusiasts. Surfing, stand-up paddle and windsurfing are practiced. Ideal to have fun in the waves! To enjoy it, Camping Yelloh Village La Plage**** in Penmarc'h offers you dream holidays "feet in the water" with its direct access to the beach!
Lannion (Côtes-d'Armor)
Head for the Pink Granite Coast! Maez-an-Aod Beach in Lannion is a wild beach of which part is occupied by naturists. Just a few cables away, Goas Lagorn Beach is very popular with families as it is supervised in summer. It offers a magnificent view of Bihit Point and Batz Island on clear days. These two beautiful beaches are located less than 500 m from the campsite*** Les Plages de Beg Leguer in Lannion. Ideal for camping in the shade of the pines, near Perros-Guirec and Trégastel !
Perros-Guirec (Côtes-d'Armor)
Perros-Guirec is the seaside resort of the Pink Granite Coast and has two large beaches that are sure to charm you! It is the beach of Trestraou, famous for being the sunniest, and the beach of Trestrignel which stands out by its wild character. A little further, in Ploumanac'h, the beach of Saint-Guirec is unique in its kind with its oratory, its small chapel, without forgetting its beach club. Hikers love it because it is located a stone's throw from the Customs Path. The ideal destination to enjoy these beautiful beaches of fine sand? Camping Yelloh Village Le Ranolien ***** in Ploumanac'h. Set opposite the archipelago of 7 islands, the campsite offers direct access to the sea!
La Trinité sur Mer (Morbihan)
By staying at La Trinité sur Mer, you will have the choice between two pretty sandy beaches. Facing due south, Kervillen beach is considered the most beautiful beach in La Trinité. A few steps away, the beach of Kerbihan, neither too big, nor too small, from the world, but not too much, is very popular with families with children. Which campsite to choose? We recommend Camping Kervilor 1.5 km from the marina and Camping de La Baie ideally located between the two beaches of La Trinité sur Mer.
Arradon (Morbihan)
Arradon is a small family seaside resort that shelters three charming beaches that call for swimming, idleness and water sports. The beach of Kerbilouet, very friendly and sheltered from the wind, attracts many bathers. La Carrière beach is home to a nautical centre, perfect for learning to sail! Finally, the beach of Penboch offers an exceptional situation in front of the island of Arz and the island with the Monks. To enjoy it, we advise you, the Camping**** of Penboch located at only 200 meters of this very appreciated beach of the families !
Carnac (Morbihan)
Carnac has no less than 5 beaches offering a host of activities to fully enjoy its stay by the sea between the Gulf of Morbihan and Quiberon Bay. The Grande Plage and the beach of Saint-Colomban are labelled "Blue Flag". The other three Carnacoise beaches (Légenèse, Ty-Bihan and Beaumer) also lend themselves to all the desires of holidays! Looking for a campsite in Carnac? Camping**** Le Moustoir is the ideal destination for sunbathing, relaxing and swimming!
Baden (Morbihan)
The small beach of Toulindac lacks neither charm nor attractions. The nautical centre allows you to indulge in the pleasures of sailing without restraint. With its sandy island called tombolo, Sept-Îles beach is surprising in more ways than one. Calm and wild, it invites to a sweet escape in the heart of the Gulf of Morbihan. 3 km from the beaches, Camping Yelloh! Mané Village Guernehué is the ideal place to spend beautiful seaside holidays!
Guidel-Plages (Morbihan)
Guidel, near Lorient, has 5 km of beautiful beaches. Surfing, kitesurfing, stand-up paddle and bodyboarding will be particularly popular on the Loch beach. Families will prefer the Bas-Pouldu beach and the Falaise beach. If you hesitate between seaside or riverside holidays, the ***** Ty Nadan campsite in Locunolé offers you to combine both! At the crossroads of Finistère and Morbihan, you will stay 25 kilometers from the first beaches of Guidel in a scenic and green setting, in the heart of the countryside and by the water.
Pornic (Loire-Atlantique)
Small intimist coves, large white sandy beaches watched in summer, pretty shaded sandy corners... Pornic is home to twelve beaches, each with its own personality! Located next to the port of Plaisance and easily accessible, Noëveillard beach extends over 200 m. With its bathing cabins, beach club and a range of activities for children, it ensures that everyone has a pleasant and sunny afternoon. Near both the sea and the town centre of Pornic, Camping Yelloh! la Chênaie Village enjoys an exceptional location to enjoy the beach and swimming!
Pont Mahé Bay (Loire-Atlantique)
Located in Assérac near Guérande, Pont-Mahé beach offers an enchanting setting for campers seeking peace and nature. With a bathing water that brushes 28 ° in summer, it is nicknamed the "Western Mediterranean"! Shallow and gently sloping, Pont-Mahé is a family beach par excellence! It's also a kitesurfing and windsurfing spot whose reputation is well established. Nestled on the edge of a pine forest, the bay of Pont Mahé is classified Natura 2000. To discover this magical place, you can book your holiday rental at Camping le Moulin de l'Éclis with direct access to the beach!
Saint-Brevin-les-Pins (Loire-Atlantique)
The beaches of Saint-Brévin-les-Pins extend for nearly 8 kilometres in a setting of dunes bordered by pines, in the heart of a wild and preserved nature. The beach of the Ocean is the largest. It offers plenty of space to spread your towel over the sand without feeling cramped. A little further and on the estuary side, Pine Beach is the most popular. Close to shops, it is supervised in summer. There is also fishing on foot. Located 800 m from these two beaches, Camping Sûnélia Le Fief is a choice destination to spend a beautiful holiday by the sea, in the heart of the Jade coast!
Saint Malo (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The beaches of Saint Malo are numerous - there are about ten - and just as magnificent. As proof, Tripadvisor ranked the Sillon beach in the top of the most beautiful beaches in France in 2018. Needless to say, they are quickly taken over by the summerers. If you are looking for a less frequented place, don't hesitate to choose a beach a little further away like Saint Coulomb, St Lunaire or St-Jouan-des-Guérets where the 5 star campsite Le P'tit Bois is located. A haven of peace and nature a few minutes from the beaches of Saint-Malo!
Photo : © BERTHIER Emmanuel - CRT Bretagne (East coast of Beg Meil point)
