Plage des Rosaires, Plérin: beach in Brittany

In Plérin, Les Rosaires stretches for about 2 km of fine sand, with a promenade, seaside heritage, a first-aid post, a Tiralo, a Hippocampe beach wheelchair, drinking water, restaurants and summer buses.

Suggested time: 3 hours to a full day
Type of place: Large 2 km seaside beach, lifeguarded and wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: Seaside, family-friendly, accessible and lively
Getting there: Avenue des Rosaires, 22190 Plérin.

Who this place suits

With family: 10/10
As a couple: 9/10
With friends: 10/10
Solo: 9/10
With a dog: 3/10
Reduced mobility: 10/10

These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.

About

Les Rosaires is Plérin’s main beach and one of the best known in the bay of Saint-Brieuc. About two kilometres long, it is lined with a promenade and seaside villas known as “Rosariennes”. The beach is lifeguarded and has a first-aid post, drinking water, toilets, an adult Hippocampe beach wheelchair and a Tiralo. Bars and restaurants liven up the esplanade. In summer and on some June weekends, TUB bus line R links the beach to the centre of Saint-Brieuc. Pets are banned from 15 June to 15 September.

What you will see

2 km of sand.
The Rosariennes villas.

Practical information

Getting there: Avenue des Rosaires, 22190 Plérin
Services: First-aid post, drinking water, toilets, bars, restaurants
Parking: Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
Pets: Banned from 15 June to 15 September
Accessibility: Tiralo and adult Hippocampe beach wheelchair
Lifeguarded swimming: Lifeguarded beach
Tides: Strong influence
Activities: Swimming, walks, water sports, photography
Best time: A rising tide to bring the water closer; late afternoon for the villas
Nearby: Saint-Brieuc, the Pointe du Roselier, Martin-Plage, the GR34

Tips on the spot

Check the tide times before you go, and download them for offline use.
Check the marine weather, swell and wind.
Read the signs at the entrance and respect the flags and instructions.
Choose the lifeguarded area when there is one, and do not overestimate your swimming level.
Watch children at all times, and set a family meeting point.

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Check the water quality in season, and do not swim if there is a ban.
Arrive early in July and August; June and September are quieter.
Use sun cream even when the sky is hazy, and keep a windproof layer.
Respect the dunes and vegetation, and take all your litter home.
If in doubt about conditions, do not swim.
Take TUB bus line R from Saint-Brieuc in summer to avoid parking problems.
Stroll along the promenade to admire the Rosariennes villas.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of beach is it?

Large 2 km seaside beach, lifeguarded and wheelchair accessible.

Why come here?

The big beach of Saint-Brieuc locals, ideal for families and people with reduced mobility, with a strong seaside identity and a coastal promenade.

How much time should I allow?

3 hours to a full day.

What is the atmosphere like?

Seaside, family-friendly, accessible and lively.

Can I get there by bus?

Yes, TUB line R runs from the centre of Saint-Brieuc in summer and on some June weekends.

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Photographs: GFreihalter · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Kev22 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons