Beach
Plage du Sillon, Grande Plage de l’Île-Tudy
Île-Tudy · Finistère
In Île-Tudy, Le Sillon beach unrolls about 1 km of fine, south-facing sand, with lifeguarded swimming in summer, a sailing centre, a playground, picnic tables, a first-aid post and a Hippocampe beach wheelchair.
- Suggested time
- 3 hours to a full day
- Type of place
- Large south-facing family beach of fine sand
- Atmosphere
- Bright, family-friendly, nautical and very Pays Bigouden
- Getting there
- Avenue de la Plage, 29980 Île-Tudy. Several access points from the coastal ridge, parking nearby and a bus stop about 400 m away.
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
- 9/10
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About
Le Sillon is the great iconic beach of Île-Tudy. It stretches for about a kilometre within 1.5 km of south-facing beaches, in an area sheltered from the prevailing winds. The sand is very fine and pale. The sailing centre is right behind the beach and offers sea walking, kayaking, classic paddleboarding and elliptical paddleboarding. The dunes are lined with tall pines, with picnic tables and games. To the west, the village, its cafés, restaurants and shops are about 400 m away. In 2026, the tourist office announced lifeguarded swimming from 1 July to 31 August, from 1 pm to 7 pm, with two lifeguards, a first-aid post and a Hippocampe beach wheelchair; check the first-aid post’s hours and the signs on the day. Dogs are banned from 1 May to 30 September, then allowed on a lead for the rest of the year.
What you will see
- About 1 km for Le Sillon beach, 1.5 km of beaches in the town.
- A large beach of fine sand.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Avenue de la Plage, 29980 Île-Tudy; several access points, parking nearby, bus stop about 400 m away
- Services
- First-aid post, parking, children’s games, picnic tables, sailing centre, showers, toilets; restaurants about 400 m away in the village
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- Banned from 1 May to 30 September; the rest of the year, dogs allowed on a lead
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Lifeguarded swimming
- In 2026, from 1 July to 31 August, 1 pm to 7 pm, with two lifeguards
- With family
- Very well suited in calm conditions
- Water quality
- Monitored from 15 June to 15 September 2026, excellent recent record
- Tides
- Strong influence; at low tide, the sea can go out a long way; at high tide, swimming is closer
- Length
- About 1 km for Le Sillon, 1.5 km of beaches in the town
- Orientation
- South
- Activities
- Swimming, sea walking, kayaking, classic and elliptical paddleboarding, picnics, walks on the sand
- Safety
- Check the first-aid post’s hours on the day, do not go too far out at low tide without watching the rising tide, respect the sailing channels, watch children
- Best time
- With family, July and August during first-aid post hours; for calm, early morning, June or September; for photos, mid to high tide
- Photography
- The low dunes to the west, the top of the beach towards the pines, the view towards Loctudy and the river mouth; clear morning or late afternoon
- Ideal for
- Families, summer swimming, paddleboarding, sea walking, picnics, wheelchair users
- Nearby
- The village of Île-Tudy, Loctudy via the P’tit Bac ferry
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 the small P’tit Bac ferry to Loctudy.
- Picnic under the pines behind the beach.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Large south-facing family beach of fine sand.
Why come here?
Île-Tudy’s great family beach, bright and easy-going, ideal for swimming, paddleboarding, sea walking, picnics under the pines and a stroll to the village.
How much time should I allow?
3 hours to a full day.
What is the atmosphere like?
Bright, family-friendly, nautical and very Pays Bigouden.
Is swimming lifeguarded?
In 2026, from 1 July to 31 August, from 1 pm to 7 pm.
Are dogs allowed?
Not from 1 May to 30 September; the rest of the year, on a lead.
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