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8.2

Very good

Plage de l'Ecluse

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage de l'Ecluse?

The bar is located right on the Plage de l'Ecluse.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Le Glacier is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Plage de l'Ecluse?

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Dinard, France

#32 out of 268 in Brittany

8.2

Very good

Partly hotel beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Kite or windsurfing Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Dinard • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Bar Coté Plage

6.6 - Good 70m

Bar Le Glacier

7.2 - Good 80m

Bar Le Wilson - Dinard

8 - Very good 110m

Bar Le Bar des Machines à Sous

5 - Tolerable 120m

Bar Le Bar des Jeux

8 - Very good 120m

Bar Le Treveriennais

120m

Cafe Le Balneum

6.6 - Good 120m

Cafe La Parenthèse

9 - Excellent 130m

Bar Café Davy's

6.6 - Good 150m

Hiking Area Chemin des Douaniers

400m

Park Parc du Port Breton

1.4km

Park Corbières Park

2.3km

Park Place des Frères Lamennais

2.3km

Zoo Micro Zoo Saint-Malo

2.7km

Park Parc de la Briantais

3.4km

Park Jardin

5.5km

Park Parc des Chênes

5.8km

Park Parc de loisirs

5.9km

Playground Aire de jeux

5.7km

Supermarket Carrefour City

250m

Supermarket Intermarché EXPRESS Dinard

460m

Ice Cream Shop Sanchez artisan glacier

8.8 - Excellent 2.4km

Supermarket Carrefour City

2.6km

Supermarket Carrefour City

2.7km

Supermarket Utile Saint-Servan-Sur-Mer

2.9km

Supermarket Lidl

3.7km

Supermarket Carrefour City

3.7km

Supermarket Netto

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Dinard

10 - Exceptional 70m

Tourist Attraction Embarcadère des vedettes vertes

10 - Exceptional 310m

Tourist Attraction Villa Les Roches Brunes

9 - Excellent 350m

Tourist Attraction Porte des Bes

9.2 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Grand Bé

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Saint-Malo Intra-Muros

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction House Quebec

8.4 - Very good 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Breizh Escape

9.6 - Exceptional 2.4km

Church Saint-Vincent Cathedral of Saint-Malo

2.4km

Casino Casino Barrière Dinard

7.8 - Very good 90m

Casino Casino Barrière Saint-Malo

7.2 - Good 2.9km

Aquarium Grand Aquarium Saint Malo

4.6km

Historical Landmark Solidor Tower

1.9km

Historical Landmark Les Remparts de Saint-Malo

2.3km

Historical Landmark National Fort

3km

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About

Plage de l'Ecluse is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 1th place out of 24 beaches in the Ille-et-Vilaine region 64.6 km away from its center, the city of Rennes. It is one of the beaches of Dinard settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is very crowded place during the season.

A significant part of the beach has a restricted access. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, beach restaurant, toilets, sea pool. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

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

10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Grande Plage du Sillon, which has a rating of 8.

Plage de l'Ecluse is located in Ille-et-Vilaine within Dinard, 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

+19 ^o C +16 ^o C

Air temperature

7.7 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Dinard • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Bar Coté Plage

6.6 - Good 70m

Bar Le Glacier

7.2 - Good 80m

Bar Le Wilson - Dinard

8 - Very good 110m

Bar Le Bar des Machines à Sous

5 - Tolerable 120m

Bar Le Bar des Jeux

8 - Very good 120m

Bar Le Treveriennais

120m

Cafe Le Balneum

6.6 - Good 120m

Cafe La Parenthèse

9 - Excellent 130m

Bar Café Davy's

6.6 - Good 150m

Hiking Area Chemin des Douaniers

400m

Park Parc du Port Breton

1.4km

Park Corbières Park

2.3km

Park Place des Frères Lamennais

2.3km

Zoo Micro Zoo Saint-Malo

2.7km

Park Parc de la Briantais

3.4km

Park Jardin

5.5km

Park Parc des Chênes

5.8km

Park Parc de loisirs

5.9km

Playground Aire de jeux

5.7km

Supermarket Carrefour City

250m

Supermarket Intermarché EXPRESS Dinard

460m

Ice Cream Shop Sanchez artisan glacier

8.8 - Excellent 2.4km

Supermarket Carrefour City

2.6km

Supermarket Carrefour City

2.7km

Supermarket Utile Saint-Servan-Sur-Mer

2.9km

Supermarket Lidl

3.7km

Supermarket Carrefour City

3.7km

Supermarket Netto

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Dinard

10 - Exceptional 70m

Tourist Attraction Embarcadère des vedettes vertes

10 - Exceptional 310m

Tourist Attraction Villa Les Roches Brunes

9 - Excellent 350m

Tourist Attraction Porte des Bes

9.2 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Grand Bé

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Saint-Malo Intra-Muros

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction House Quebec

8.4 - Very good 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Breizh Escape

9.6 - Exceptional 2.4km

Church Saint-Vincent Cathedral of Saint-Malo

2.4km

Casino Casino Barrière Dinard

7.8 - Very good 90m

Casino Casino Barrière Saint-Malo

7.2 - Good 2.9km

Aquarium Grand Aquarium Saint Malo

4.6km

Historical Landmark Solidor Tower

1.9km

Historical Landmark Les Remparts de Saint-Malo

2.3km

Historical Landmark National Fort

3km

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Located at nearest locality

Dinard • 680m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

What to do in Plage de l'Ecluse? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Plage de l'Ecluse can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Plage de l'Ecluse welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Nearest Beaches

1.1km 15 min walk

Plage Saint-Enogat Plage Saint-Enogat

7.6 Very good

1.3km 17 min walk

Plage du Prieure Plage du Prieure

7.2 Good

2.3km

Plage de La Fourberie Plage de La Fourberie

7.8 Very good

2.4km

Plage du Mole Plage du Mole

7.8 Very good

2.4km

Plage de Solidor Plage de Solidor

5.3 Tolerable

2.6km

Plage des Bas Sablons Plage des Bas Sablons

6.4 Pleasant

2.9km

Plage de la Fosse aux Vaults Plage de la Fosse aux Vaults

7.9 Very good

3.9km

Grande Plage du Sillon Grande Plage du Sillon

8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Dinard • 540m

Main locality of province

Rennes • 64.6km

Transport

Airport

DNR • 5.7km

Bus Station

Solidor • 2.3km

Train Station

Gare de Saint Malo • 3.9km

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Average Reviews rating

8.2 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.2 Very good

Nathan L.

8 Very good

Dinard is a charming town that boasts lovely shops, restaurants, and a stunning beach. The beach can be easily accessed by car or by boat from Saint Malo harbor. Taking a boat transfer is particularly appealing as it provides breathtaking views of both locations from the water.

April 2023

Maxwell Rivers

8 Very good

The beach is quite beautiful and has long walkways on both sides. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants with welcoming staff. Definitely worth checking out!

April 2023

Lena Kozlovski

10 Exceptional

The Dinard Film Festival's big beach is a lovely spot with plenty of amenities such as a casino, coffee shops, and restaurants. It's also home to an Alfred Hitchcock statue. The beach itself is very clean and well-maintained, although it's worth noting that dogs are not allowed on the premises.

April 2023

Niko Petrovski

10 Exceptional

The beach is a stunning and serene location. The Atlantic ocean has receded, leaving a vast expanse of fine golden sand for beachgoers to enjoy. Some are lounging on the beach, while others are taking a dip in the warm, tranquil water. In the distance, sailboats can be seen drifting along the horizon. As the sun begins to set, it's the perfect time to unwind with a glass of delicious red French wine.

April 2023

Nicolae Dumitrescu

4 Frustrating

The beach is lovely and maintained well, but the extreme tide changes pose a significant risk for swimmers. Despite the presence of lifeguards, their numbers are limited and they are not present all day. Due to the strong currents that can drag swimmers out to sea during low tide and under waves during high tide, it would be beneficial for the lifeguards to have access to more advanced rescue equipment.

April 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Plage de l'Ecluse?

The coastline of Plage de l'Ecluse is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Plage de l'Ecluse?

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

The Plage de l'Ecluse is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Plage de l'Ecluse good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Plage de l'Ecluse is partially protected from waves.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Plage de l'Ecluse good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is partly a hotel beach, part of the territory belongs to the hotel, and the rest of the beach is open to everyone. Only hotel guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Plage de l'Ecluse secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage de l'Ecluse?

The bar is located right on the Plage de l'Ecluse.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Le Glacier is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage de l'Ecluse?

There are 825 places to stay in the Plage de l'Ecluse area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage de l'Ecluse include:

Hotel Altair

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Plage de l'Ecluse from parking?

The Plage de l'Ecluse 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Plage de l'Ecluse?

There are 4 attractions near Plage de l'Ecluse that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Dinard located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Plage de l'Ecluse?

The month with the highest temperature in Plage de l'Ecluse is August. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plage de l'Ecluse (Ille-et-Vilaine) 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 de l'Ecluse (Ille-et-Vilaine) 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.