Photo of Plage de la Varde with bright sand surface

Photo of Plage de la Varde with turquoise water surface

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Photo of Plage de la Varde with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Plage de la Varde located in natural area

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7.9

Very good

Plage de la Varde

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Plage de la Varde?

There are 908 places to stay in the Plage de la Varde area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage de la Varde include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=53427&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Alpha Ocean</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4882957&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Auberge de Jeunesse Ethic etapes Saint Malo</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6610621&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Le Cezembre</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6014033&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Appartement 4 etoiles vue mer et bord de plage Chez Odette</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2540402&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">L'ILOT</a></li></ul>

Saint Malo, France

#62 out of 268 in Brittany

7.9

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Le Minihic • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Bar LaTable de Louise

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar La Ruette

1.3km

Bar Le Rotheneuf - snc lonath

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

French Restaurant Le Benetin

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Bar Termofis Hotel

1.6km

Cafe La Caravelle

8.6 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Fish And Chips

8.4 - Very good 2km

Cafe La Vague

7.4 - Good 2.1km

Restaurant Envie de Crepes

8.4 - Very good 2.1km

Hiking Area Herbier marin de la Varde

170m

Hiking Area Sentier de la Varde

390m

Park Parc du Nicet

590m

Park Parc de la vallée verte

1.7km

Park Jardin

2.2km

Park Parc de loisirs

2.3km

Park Square Jean LEMASSON

2.3km

Park Parc des Chênes

3.1km

Zoo Micro Zoo Saint-Malo

4.3km

Playground Aire de jeux

2.8km

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

1.5km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

2.1km

Supermarket E.Leclerc SAINT MALO

2.7km

Bakery Maison Malécot

9.6 - Exceptional 2.8km

Supermarket E.Leclerc DRIVE Saint-Malo

2.8km

Supermarket Carrefour Market Saint Malo Pasteur

2.8km

Supermarket Lidl

3.4km

Supermarket Carrefour City

3.6km

Supermarket Intermarché SUPER Saint Malo

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Plage de la Varde

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Rotheneuf.free.fr

9 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Minihic

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction The Sculptured Rocks

7.6 - Very good 1.4km

Tourist Attraction La Pointe du parc à moules

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Plage des rochers sculptés

7 - Good 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Pointe du Bezouh

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Jacques Cartier Museum

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Havre de Rothéneuf

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Casino Casino Barrière Saint-Malo

7.2 - Good 4.1km

Aquarium Grand Aquarium Saint Malo

6.9km

Casino Casino Barrière Dinard

7.8 - Very good 7.1km

Historical Landmark National Fort

4km

Historical Landmark Les Remparts de Saint-Malo

4.6km

Historical Landmark Solidor Tower

6km

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About

Plage de la Varde is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 7th place out of 24 beaches in the Ille-et-Vilaine region 67.3 km away from its center, the city of Rennes. It is one of the beaches of Le Minihic settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small several bays coastline with 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 partially crowded during the high season.

Plage de la Varde coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing.

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

8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage du Nicet, which has a rating of 8.1.

Plage de la Varde (Ille-et-Vilaine) is located outside the Le Minihic settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Plage de la Varde with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

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 outside the settlement

Le Minihic • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Bar LaTable de Louise

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar La Ruette

1.3km

Bar Le Rotheneuf - snc lonath

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

French Restaurant Le Benetin

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Bar Termofis Hotel

1.6km

Cafe La Caravelle

8.6 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Fish And Chips

8.4 - Very good 2km

Cafe La Vague

7.4 - Good 2.1km

Restaurant Envie de Crepes

8.4 - Very good 2.1km

Hiking Area Herbier marin de la Varde

170m

Hiking Area Sentier de la Varde

390m

Park Parc du Nicet

590m

Park Parc de la vallée verte

1.7km

Park Jardin

2.2km

Park Parc de loisirs

2.3km

Park Square Jean LEMASSON

2.3km

Park Parc des Chênes

3.1km

Zoo Micro Zoo Saint-Malo

4.3km

Playground Aire de jeux

2.8km

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

1.5km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

2.1km

Supermarket E.Leclerc SAINT MALO

2.7km

Bakery Maison Malécot

9.6 - Exceptional 2.8km

Supermarket E.Leclerc DRIVE Saint-Malo

2.8km

Supermarket Carrefour Market Saint Malo Pasteur

2.8km

Supermarket Lidl

3.4km

Supermarket Carrefour City

3.6km

Supermarket Intermarché SUPER Saint Malo

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Plage de la Varde

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Rotheneuf.free.fr

9 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Minihic

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction The Sculptured Rocks

7.6 - Very good 1.4km

Tourist Attraction La Pointe du parc à moules

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Plage des rochers sculptés

7 - Good 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Pointe du Bezouh

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Jacques Cartier Museum

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Havre de Rothéneuf

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Casino Casino Barrière Saint-Malo

7.2 - Good 4.1km

Aquarium Grand Aquarium Saint Malo

6.9km

Casino Casino Barrière Dinard

7.8 - Very good 7.1km

Historical Landmark National Fort

4km

Historical Landmark Les Remparts de Saint-Malo

4.6km

Historical Landmark Solidor Tower

6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

470m from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Le Cezembre

Entire House

Saint-Lunaire • 230m from center

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Ker Romain - Studio - Vue Mer 180 degres

1.3km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Ker Romain - Studio - Vue Mer 180 degres

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Located at nearest locality

Le Minihic • 1.8km from center

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Holiday Home Les Portes Cartier by Interhome

2.1km from the beach

7.1 Good

Holiday Home Les Portes Cartier by Interhome

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Le Minihic • 1.7km from center

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2.2km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

L'ILOT

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Le Minihic • 1.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

What to do in Plage de la Varde? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Plage de la Varde 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!

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Nearest Beaches

730m 9 min walk

Plage du Nicet Plage du Nicet

8.1 Very good

1km 13 min walk

Plage du Val Plage du Val

7.8 Very good

1.2km 16 min walk

Plage du Mihinic Plage du Mihinic

7.1 Good

1.9km 25 min walk

Plage de Rochebonne Plage de Rochebonne

7.1 Good

3.1km

Chevrets beach Chevrets beach

7.8 Very good

3.4km

Grande Plage du Sillon Grande Plage du Sillon

8 Very good

4.8km

Plage du Mole Plage du Mole

7.8 Very good

4.9km

Plage de la Touesse Plage de la Touesse

7.9 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Le Minihic • 460m

Main locality of province

Rennes • 67.3km

Transport

Airport

DNR • 12.5km

Bus Station

Nicet • 780m

Train Station

Gare de Saint Malo • 4.1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.9 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.9 Very good

Neb Amin

8 Very good

The beach is small in size but boasts beautiful golden sand and unique rock formations that add to its charm.

March 2023

Damon Trickster

10 Exceptional

The beach boasts golden sand, making it a delightful spot to spend some time.

March 2023

Iqbal Mohamed Ali

8 Very good

The beach has stunning views of the British Channel and impressive rock formations. Additionally, the golden sand adds to the natural beauty of the area.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Plage de la Varde?

The coastline of Plage de la Varde is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Plage de la Varde?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage de la Varde, 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 la Varde is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Plage de la Varde good for swimming?

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

Plage de la Varde is partially protected from waves.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Plage de la Varde good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Plage de la Varde secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage de la Varde?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plage de la Varde.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.LaTable de Louise is the closest place located 1400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage de la Varde?

There are 908 places to stay in the Plage de la Varde area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage de la Varde include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Plage de la Varde from parking?

The Plage de la Varde 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 la Varde?

There are 4 attractions near Plage de la Varde that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Rotheneuf.free.fr located in 1.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Plage de la Varde?

The month with the highest temperature in Plage de la Varde 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 la Varde (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 la Varde (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.