Best beaches in Brittany
The best beaches in Brittany, on the coast of France — 4 shores from Plage de Saint-Nicolas to Plage de la Torche, each with its water temperature, sand, best season and swimming. Ranked by fame and mapped on the interactive globe.
The warmest sea in Brittany is ~18°C, at Plage de Saint-Nicolas, in season around Jun-Sep. Across its 4 beaches on Beachmap the sea averages ~17.8°C in the warm season.
- Plage de Saint-NicolasÎles Glénan, Finistère, France
Plage de TrestraouPerros-Guirec, Cote de Granit Rose, Brittany, France
Plage du SillonSaint-Malo, Brittany, France
Plage de la TorcheBrittany, France
When to visit beaches in Brittany
Most of the 4 beaches listed in Brittany are at their best June to September, with the season peaking in July. In the warm season the sea sits at about 17–18°C across the listed beaches. Only Plage de la Torche stays in season into October.
Choosing a beach in Brittany
For calm, family-friendly swimming, start with Plage de Saint-Nicolas or Plage de Trestraou; surfers should look at Plage du Sillon and Plage de la Torche; and for white sand head to Plage de Saint-Nicolas.
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Beaches in Brittany: frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit beaches in Brittany?
Most beaches in Brittany are at their best June to September, peaking in July. July and August are warmest but busiest; June and September are quieter and cheaper.
How warm is the sea in Brittany?
In the warm season the sea at the beaches listed in Brittany sits at about 17–18°C.
Are there white-sand beaches in Brittany?
Yes — Plage de Saint-Nicolas has white sand.
Which beach in Brittany is best for families?
Plage de Saint-Nicolas — calm and shallow, with no surf to worry about; Plage de Trestraou is a strong runner-up.