Beach
Plage du Val-André
Pléneuf-Val-André · Côtes-d’Armor
In Pléneuf-Val-André, the great beach stretches for about 2 to 2.5 km of fine sand, sheltered from the wind, lined with a seafront promenade, lifeguarded in summer and equipped with a Tiralo.
- Suggested time
- 3 hours to a full day
- Type of place
- Huge family beach of fine sand, lifeguarded and accessible to disabled visitors
- Atmosphere
- Family-friendly, elegant, seaside and made for strolling
- Getting there
- Rue Winston Churchill, 22370 Pléneuf-Val-André. Many access points from the sea wall and the seafront.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 10/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 10/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 5/10
- Reduced mobility
- 10/10
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About
Val-André beach is the resort’s iconic main beach. It stretches for about two to two and a half kilometres of fine sand, lined by a long pedestrian sea wall promenade. Its orientation and relative shelter from the wind make it particularly family-friendly. Swimming is lifeguarded in summer, and the beach has a first aid post, a Tiralo beach wheelchair and toilets. Autumn and winter change the atmosphere completely: walks, kitesurfing, windsurfing and the spectacle of big tides from the sea wall. Dogs are allowed from 15 September to 15 June and banned during the main summer season.
What you will see
- A large beach of fine sand, fairly sheltered from the wind.
- A very long beach lined by the sea wall and seaside villas.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Rue Winston Churchill, 22370 Pléneuf-Val-André. Many access points from the sea wall and the seafront
- Services
- First aid post, toilets, pedestrian sea wall promenade, many restaurants on the seafront
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- Dogs allowed from 15 September to 15 June; banned on the beach during the regulated summer period
- Accessibility
- Access for disabled visitors
- Lifeguarded swimming
- In summer
- With family
- Very suitable
- Tides
- A very strong influence; at low tide a huge foreshore, at high tide the sea comes close to the sea wall during big tides
- Length
- About 2 to 2.5 km
- Activities
- Swimming, walking, kitesurfing, windsurfing, photography, running
- Safety
- Respect the first aid post, do not stay at the edge of the sea wall in big waves, watch children on the very wide foreshore, respect the water sports zones, and allow for the rising tide
- Best time
- With family, during lifeguard hours; for walking, low tide; for photos, a big tide from a safe spot; for peace and quiet, the morning
- Photography
- The sea wall promenade, the Grande Guette end, the top of the beach; late-day light
- Ideal for
- Families, disabled visitors, walking, lifeguarded swimming, kitesurfing out of season, big tides
- Nearby
- The Pointe de la Grande Guette, Dahouët, Les Vallées beach, Le Verdelet, the centre of Val-André, 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.
- Val-André is ideal for a full family day.
- If you need the Tiralo, confirm with the first aid post.
- During big tides, stay on the safe part of the sea wall, away from the waves, and do not stand at the parapet to photograph a wave.
- The sea wall is perfect for walking with a pushchair.
- For photos, the Grande Guette gives a good overview.
- Outside summer, consider swimming as not lifeguarded.
- A walk to Dahouët rounds off the beach very well.
Frequently asked questions
Why come to Val-André beach?
The seaside heart of Val-André, ideal for families, long walks and big tides, with services, lifeguards and access for disabled visitors.
What kind of beach is it?
A huge family beach of fine sand, lifeguarded and accessible to disabled visitors.
How much time should I allow?
3 hours to a full day.
How do I get to the beach?
Rue Winston Churchill, 22370 Pléneuf-Val-André. Many access points from the sea wall and the seafront.
Is swimming lifeguarded?
Yes, in summer.
Is the beach family-friendly?
Very much so.
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