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7.4

Good

Plage Chef de Baie

La Pallice, France

#77 out of 133 in New Aquitaine

7.4

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Brown sand Sand bottom Good for Kayaking Perfect for swimming

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Located within the settlement

La Rochelle • 4.6 km

Map of beach

Tourist Attraction Fort La Prée

7km

Place Of Worship Abbaye des Châteliers

7.9km

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About

Plage Chef de Baie is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 20th place out of 52 beaches in the Charente-Maritime region 4.6 km away from its center, the city of La Rochelle. It is one of the beaches of La Rochelle settlement, just 4.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a straight coastline with blue water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is very crowded place during the season.

Plage Chef de Baie coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is La Plage De Concurrence, which has a rating of 7.1.

Plage Chef de Baie is located in Charente-Maritime within La Rochelle, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

7.6 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

La Rochelle • 4.6 km

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Tourist Attraction Fort La Prée

7km

Place Of Worship Abbaye des Châteliers

7.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Appartement La Rochelle, 4 pieces, 6 personnes - FR-1-246-472

2.2km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Appartement La Rochelle, 4 pieces, 6 personnes - FR-1-246-472

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Chagnolet • 2.4km from center

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2.4km from the beach

7.9 Very good

Marsault Ier - La Rochelle - ile de Re

Entire Apartment

Chagnolet • 3.7km from center

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L'Acqua Dolce - La Rochelle - ile de Re - Jacuzzi

2.5km from the beach

8.1 Very good

L'Acqua Dolce - La Rochelle - ile de Re - Jacuzzi

Entire Apartment

Chagnolet • 3.8km from center

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2.8km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Hotel les Brises

Hotel

Chagnolet • 1.8km from center

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3.2km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Jolie petit voilier a La Rochelle

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Chagnolet • 2.3km from center

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3.3km from the beach

Appartement La Rochelle, 1 piece, 4 personnes - FR-1-551-46

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Chagnolet • 2.5km from center

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Bateau Haut Standing Privative - Nuit a Quai Port La Rochelle

3.4km from the beach

9 Excellent

Bateau Haut Standing Privative - Nuit a Quai Port La Rochelle

Boat/Cruise

Chagnolet • 2.2km from center

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3.6km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Appartement vue imprenable

Entire Apartment

Chagnolet • 2.5km from center

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3.7km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

La Rochelle sur L'eau

Boat/Cruise

Chagnolet • 1.7km from center

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3.8km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

5 Rue Jules Hardouin Mansart

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Chagnolet • 1.7km from center

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Appartement La Rochelle, 2 pieces, 4 personnes - FR-1-246-519

3.9km from the beach

6.3 Pleasant

Appartement La Rochelle, 2 pieces, 4 personnes - FR-1-246-519

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Chagnolet • 830m from center

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4km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Central Park Hotel & Spa

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Chagnolet • 710m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.7 (Good)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Plage Chef de Baie. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Plage Chef de Baie implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

3km

Plages des Minimes Plages des Minimes

6.7 Good

3.9km

La Plage De Concurrence La Plage De Concurrence

7.1 Good

4.5km

Rivedoux-Plage Nord Rivedoux-Plage Nord

6.6 Good

4.9km

Plage Du Roux Plage Du Roux

6 Pleasant

7.5km

La Plage d'Aytre La Plage d'Aytre

5.6 Pleasant

9.5km

Plage de l'Arnerault Plage de l'Arnerault

6.5 Good

11.9km

Plage de Chatelaillon Plage de Chatelaillon

7.5 Very good

12.9km

Plage de la Cible Plage de la Cible

7.3 Good

Localities

Nearest

La Rochelle • 4.6km

Main locality of province

La Rochelle • 4.6km

Transport

Airport

LRH • 3.7km

Bus Station

La Rochelle • 4.9km

Train Station

La Rochelle Porte Dauphine • 5km

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Kiego Alak

10 Exceptional

The beach is a pleasant destination, and it's worth visiting. Additionally, it's important to note that the sand on the beach is brown.

March 2023

Walter Peterson.

8 Very good

This beach is charming and cozy, with a beautiful brown sand that adds to its appeal.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Plage Chef de Baie?

The coastline of Plage Chef de Baie is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Plage Chef de Baie?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage Chef de Baie, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Plage Chef de Baie good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Plage Chef de Baie is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Plage Chef de Baie for swimming is very positive.

Is the Plage Chef de Baie good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Plage Chef de Baie secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage Chef de Baie?

The bar is located right on the Plage Chef de Baie.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage Chef de Baie?

There are 762 places to stay in the Plage Chef de Baie area.

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How far is the Plage Chef de Baie from parking?

The Plage Chef de Baie has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Plage Chef de Baie?

The month with the highest temperature in Plage Chef de Baie is July. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plage Chef de Baie (Charente-Maritime) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Plage Chef de Baie (Charente-Maritime) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.