Beach
Plage du Rougeret
Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer · Côtes-d’Armor
At the tip of Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer, Le Rougeret is the peninsula’s main beach, lifeguarded in July and August, with a sailing centre, a restaurant, a shower, drinking water, toilets, a Tiralo and a walk to the Ébihens at low tide.
- Suggested time
- 3 hours to a full day
- Type of place
- Large family and water sports beach facing the Ébihens, lifeguarded and wheelchair accessible
- Atmosphere
- Family-friendly, nautical, open and very peninsula
- Getting there
- Boulevard du Rougeret, 22750 Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer. Free parking. BreizhGo lines 12 and 14, Église stop about 800 m away.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 10/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 10/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 7/10
- Reduced mobility
- 10/10
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About
Le Rougeret lies at the tip of the Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer peninsula, facing the Ébihens archipelago. It is the town’s main beach and a real water sports hub: sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking and kitesurfing depending on conditions. Swimming is lifeguarded in July and August. A sailing centre, a bar-restaurant, showers, drinking water, toilets and a Tiralo are available. The Rougeret car park is free. The beach is exposed to north winds, which makes it good for board sports but can make it feel cooler. At low tide, you can walk to the Ébihens, but this crossing requires careful reading of the tides and an early return. Dogs are banned from 9 am to 8 pm from 15 June to 15 September.
What you will see
- A large sandy beach.
- Faces north to north-east.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Boulevard du Rougeret, 22750 Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer; free parking; BreizhGo lines 12 and 14, Église stop about 800 m away
- Services
- Free parking, restaurant, bar, showers, drinking water, toilets, first-aid post, sailing centre
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- Dogs banned from 9 am to 8 pm, from 15 June to 15 September
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, Tiralo
- Lifeguarded swimming
- In July and August
- With family
- Very well suited in the lifeguarded zone
- Tides
- Essential; at low tide, a walk to the Ébihens is possible depending on the times; at high tide, swimming is closer
- Orientation
- North to north-east
- Activities
- Swimming, sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, kitesurfing, walking to the Ébihens
- Safety
- Never set off for the Ébihens without the tide times, come back well before the water cuts the passage, respect the sailing centre’s zones, adapt kitesurfing and sailing to the wind, keep children in the lifeguarded zone
- Best time
- With family, during summer lifeguard cover; in a wheelchair, during the first-aid post’s hours; around low tide with a wide margin for the return; for calm, the morning
- Photography
- The tip of the peninsula, the view towards the Ébihens, the top of the beach; clear morning or late-afternoon light
- Ideal for
- Families, people with reduced mobility, sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking, walking to the Ébihens
- Nearby
- The Ébihens archipelago, the Pointe du Chevet, Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer, La Manchette beach, the bay of the Arguenon, 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.
- Check the tide times before walking to the Ébihens.
- Bring a warm layer: the beach faces north.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Large family and water sports beach facing the Ébihens, lifeguarded and wheelchair accessible.
Why come here?
A very complete beach for families and water sports, with a direct view of the Ébihens and a walk to the archipelago at low tide that demands a real command of the tide times.
How much time should I allow?
3 hours to a full day.
What is the atmosphere like?
Family-friendly, nautical, open and very peninsula.
Is swimming lifeguarded?
Yes, in July and August.
Can I walk to the Ébihens?
Yes, at low tide, but check the tide times carefully and come back early.
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