Beach
Plage des Vallées
Pléneuf-Val-André · Côtes-d’Armor
In Pléneuf-Val-André, Les Vallées is a fine-sand beach, more local and peaceful than Le Val-André, lifeguarded in summer and popular for shore fishing.
- Suggested time
- 2 hours 30 to half a day
- Type of place
- Lifeguarded local beach with shore fishing rocks in Pléneuf-Val-André
- Atmosphere
- Local, family-friendly, calm and natural
- Getting there
- Pléneuf-Val-André, 22370.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 9/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 4/10
- Reduced mobility
- 5/10
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About
Les Vallées beach lies on the other side of the Pointe de Pléneuf from Le Val-André. Used more by locals, it keeps a calmer atmosphere while being lifeguarded in summer. The rocks uncovered at low tide make it a popular spot for shore fishing. The GR 34 passes nearby, so you can carry on towards the cliffs and the other beaches of Pléneuf-Val-André.
What you will see
- A local beach.
- Fine sand.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Pléneuf-Val-André, 22370
- Services
- First-aid post in season, GR 34 nearby
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- Dog rules vary by town and season; check the municipal order or the signs at the beach entrance
- Lifeguarded swimming
- In summer
- Tides
- Very important for shore fishing
- Activities
- Swimming, shore fishing, walks, photography
- Best time
- Mid tide for swimming; low tide to see the shape of the shore
- Nearby
- Le Val-André, the Pointe de Pléneuf, Dahouët, the golf course
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.
- Come at low tide to explore the rocks.
- Follow the GR 34 to the Pointe de Pléneuf.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Lifeguarded local beach with shore fishing rocks in Pléneuf-Val-André.
Why come here?
A family beach quieter than the main Val-André beach, ideal for lifeguarded swimming, calm and exploring the rocks at low tide.
How much time should I allow?
2 hours 30 to half a day.
What is the atmosphere like?
Local, family-friendly, calm and natural.
Is the beach lifeguarded?
Yes, in summer.
Can you go shore fishing?
Yes, the rocks uncovered at low tide are popular for it.
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