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7.5

Very good

Plage du Guesclin

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Plage du Guesclin?

There are 707 places to stay in the Plage du Guesclin area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5157207&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Maison de vacances l’Emeraude</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6595632&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">L'Abri du Bon Vent</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2974393&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">la maison de Lea</a></li></ul>

Saint-Coulomb, France

#133 out of 268 in Brittany

7.5

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Perfect for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

La Basse Ville Enoux • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant L'Escondida

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Crêperie La Guym's

7 - Good 2.4km

Cafe Le Celtic

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Bar Au Large - Chez Natacha

8.4 - Very good 3.2km

Cafe La Docena

10 - Exceptional 3.2km

Restaurant Au Pied d'Cheval

9.2 - Excellent 3.3km

Restaurant Pizzeria La Source

7.4 - Good 3.7km

Cafe Café de l'Ouest

8.6 - Excellent 3.7km

Restaurant Les Viviers de la Houle

8.8 - Excellent 3.7km

Park Parc du Nicet

5.4km

Hiking Area Sentier de la Varde

5.6km

Hiking Area Herbier marin de la Varde

6km

Park Parc de la vallée verte

6.1km

Park Square Jean LEMASSON

6.3km

Park Parc de loisirs

6.4km

Park Parc des Chênes

6.6km

Park Jardin

6.8km

Zoo Micro Zoo Saint-Malo

9.7km

Playground Aire de jeux

6.6km

Supermarket E.Leclerc DRIVE Saint-Malo

5.8km

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

5.9km

Supermarket E.Leclerc SAINT MALO

6.1km

Supermarket Lidl

6.4km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

6.9km

Bakery Maison Malécot

9.6 - Exceptional 7.6km

Supermarket Carrefour Market Saint Malo Pasteur

7.6km

Supermarket Intermarché SUPER Saint Malo

8.1km

Supermarket Carrefour City

8.6km

Tourist Attraction Le Fort du Guesclin

9.6 - Exceptional 310m

Tourist Attraction Île du Guesclin

9.8 - Exceptional 310m

Tourist Attraction Pointe de la Moulière

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Saussaye

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Pointe de Rochefroide

3km

Tourist Attraction Cord(e)

9.8 - Exceptional 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Museum of Cancale

8.4 - Very good 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Musée Arts et Traditions Populaires

8.4 - Very good 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Semaphore Pointe Du Grouin (Sensitive Natural Area)

9.4 - Excellent 3.9km

Casino Casino Barrière Saint-Malo

7.2 - Good 9.4km

Historical Landmark National Fort

9.5km

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About

Plage du Guesclin is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 18th place out of 24 beaches in the Ille-et-Vilaine region 66.7 km away from its center, the city of Rennes. It is one of the beaches of La Basse Ville Enoux settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright 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 not crowded place during the season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Plage du Guesclin coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

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

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

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

6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage de la Touesse, which has a rating of 7.9.

Plage du Guesclin (Ille-et-Vilaine) is located outside the La Basse Ville Enoux 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 du Guesclin 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

+17 ^o C +15 ^o C

Air temperature

6.9 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

La Basse Ville Enoux • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant L'Escondida

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Crêperie La Guym's

7 - Good 2.4km

Cafe Le Celtic

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Bar Au Large - Chez Natacha

8.4 - Very good 3.2km

Cafe La Docena

10 - Exceptional 3.2km

Restaurant Au Pied d'Cheval

9.2 - Excellent 3.3km

Restaurant Pizzeria La Source

7.4 - Good 3.7km

Cafe Café de l'Ouest

8.6 - Excellent 3.7km

Restaurant Les Viviers de la Houle

8.8 - Excellent 3.7km

Park Parc du Nicet

5.4km

Hiking Area Sentier de la Varde

5.6km

Hiking Area Herbier marin de la Varde

6km

Park Parc de la vallée verte

6.1km

Park Square Jean LEMASSON

6.3km

Park Parc de loisirs

6.4km

Park Parc des Chênes

6.6km

Park Jardin

6.8km

Zoo Micro Zoo Saint-Malo

9.7km

Playground Aire de jeux

6.6km

Supermarket E.Leclerc DRIVE Saint-Malo

5.8km

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

5.9km

Supermarket E.Leclerc SAINT MALO

6.1km

Supermarket Lidl

6.4km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

6.9km

Bakery Maison Malécot

9.6 - Exceptional 7.6km

Supermarket Carrefour Market Saint Malo Pasteur

7.6km

Supermarket Intermarché SUPER Saint Malo

8.1km

Supermarket Carrefour City

8.6km

Tourist Attraction Le Fort du Guesclin

9.6 - Exceptional 310m

Tourist Attraction Île du Guesclin

9.8 - Exceptional 310m

Tourist Attraction Pointe de la Moulière

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Saussaye

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Pointe de Rochefroide

3km

Tourist Attraction Cord(e)

9.8 - Exceptional 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Museum of Cancale

8.4 - Very good 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Musée Arts et Traditions Populaires

8.4 - Very good 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Semaphore Pointe Du Grouin (Sensitive Natural Area)

9.4 - Excellent 3.9km

Casino Casino Barrière Saint-Malo

7.2 - Good 9.4km

Historical Landmark National Fort

9.5km

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8.6 Excellent

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Located at nearest locality

La Basse Ville Enoux • 3.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.4km 18 min walk

Plage du Verger Plage du Verger

7.6 Very good

2km

Plage de la Touesse Plage de la Touesse

7.9 Very good

2.4km

Plage du Saussaye Plage du Saussaye

7.8 Very good

3.4km

Plage de Port Mer Plage de Port Mer

7.9 Very good

3.8km

Chevrets beach Chevrets beach

7.8 Very good

4km

Plage de Cancale Plage de Cancale

6.9 Good

5.9km

Plage du Val Plage du Val

7.8 Very good

6.2km

Plage du Nicet Plage du Nicet

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

La Basse Ville Enoux • 760m

Main locality of province

Rennes • 66.7km

Transport

Airport

DNR • 18.1km

Bus Station

Hérican • 1.8km

Train Station

La Gouesnière - Cancale • 8.9km

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7.5 Very good

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7.5 Very good

Susan Altham

User status • 2 contributions

9 Excellent

We stumbled upon this beach whilst touring and never continued, we stayed all day. Its naturally beautiful.

July 2023

Maxwell Delacroix

8 Very good

Even in the fog, the beach still looks great.

April 2023

Mark Zolak

10 Exceptional

There are numerous beaches to choose from, but like most of them in the area, this one is definitely worth checking out.

April 2023

Mateusz Kowalski

10 Exceptional

The beach is stunning, with its sandy expanse stretching out during both high and low tide. Additionally, there's a curious villa located on the island adding to the allure. 😉

April 2023

Zephyr Reptiles

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely breathtaking and definitely worth a visit. However, it's important to note that there are no public restrooms available.

April 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Plage du Guesclin?

The coastline of Plage du Guesclin 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 du Guesclin?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage du Guesclin, 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 du Guesclin good for swimming?

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

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

So the overall recommendation of the Plage du Guesclin for swimming is very positive.

Is the Plage du Guesclin 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 du Guesclin secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Plage du Guesclin?

Plage du Guesclin can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Wild camping lovers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage du Guesclin?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plage du Guesclin.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.L'Escondida is the closest place located 2500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage du Guesclin?

There are 707 places to stay in the Plage du Guesclin area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Plage du Guesclin from parking?

The Plage du Guesclin 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 du Guesclin?

There are 4 attractions near Plage du Guesclin that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Le Fort du Guesclin located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Plage du Guesclin?

The month with the highest temperature in Plage du Guesclin 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 du Guesclin (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 du Guesclin (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.