Plage de Bellangenêt, Clohars-Carnoët / Le Pouldu: beach in Brittany

In Le Pouldu, Bellangenêt is the largest beach in Clohars-Carnoët, lifeguarded in summer, with the Blue Flag and level 3 Handiplage labels and one of the most complete accessibility set-ups in Brittany.

Suggested time: 3 hours to a full day
Type of place: Large Blue Flag family beach with level 3 Handiplage
Atmosphere: Family-friendly, accessible, sporty and seaside
Getting there: Le Pouldu, 29360 Clohars-Carnoët. Accessibility signs and dedicated parking near the skate park.

Who this place suits

With family: 10/10
As a couple: 9/10
With friends: 10/10
Solo: 9/10
With a dog: 2/10
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

Bellangenêt is the largest beach in Le Pouldu and one of the busiest in Clohars-Carnoët. In 2026, a municipal order set lifeguard cover from 4 July to 29 August, from 1.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Bellangenêt stands out above all for its accessibility: with the level 3 Handiplage label, it has thirteen disabled parking spaces, adapted toilets, a changing room with a shower, an access mat down to the swimming area, two shaded areas, a Hippocampe beach wheelchair, two Tiralos and two trained Handiplage assistants. The town renewed the beach mat in 2026. On the heights lies the anchor of the trawler Julien Quéré, wrecked offshore in 1995. Dogs and horses are banned from 1 May to 30 September.

What you will see

A large fine-sand beach.
Le Pouldu.

Practical information

Getting there: Le Pouldu, 29360 Clohars-Carnoët; accessibility signs and dedicated parking near the skate park
Services: First-aid post, toilets, showers, drinking water
Parking: Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
Pets: Dogs and horses banned from 1 May to 30 September
Accessibility: Level 3 Handiplage
Lifeguarded swimming: In 2026, from 4 July to 29 August, 1.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Water quality: Checks from 15 June to 15 September 2026, excellent from 2022 to 2025
Tides: Medium to strong influence; at low tide, a wide stretch of sand; at high tide, the water comes closer to the top of the beach
Activities: Swimming, beach games, walks, assisted swimming for disabled visitors, sand sports
Safety: Stay in the lifeguarded area, keep the access mat clear, watch children, check the flags, follow the Handiplage instructions
Best time: With family, during lifeguard hours; in a wheelchair, during Handiplage service hours; for calm, early morning
Photography: The top of the beach near the anchor, the rocky ends, the wide beach at low tide; morning or late afternoon
Ideal for: Families, wheelchair users, lifeguarded swimming, a beach day, sand sports
Nearby: Le Pouldu, Le Kérou, Les Grands Sables, the Maison-Musée Gauguin, the Laïta

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.
Book Handiplage assistance in advance in summer.
Look for the anchor of the trawler Julien Quéré above the beach.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of beach is it?

Large Blue Flag family beach with level 3 Handiplage.

Why come here?

A very complete family beach, remarkable for its accessibility, its environmental quality and its wide sandy expanse, with lifeguarded swimming and real Handiplage services.

How much time should I allow?

3 hours to a full day.

What is the atmosphere like?

Family-friendly, accessible, sporty and seaside.

Are dogs allowed?

Not from 1 May to 30 September.

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