Plage des Sables Blancs, Concarneau: beach in Brittany

North of the town centre, Les Sables Blancs is Concarneau’s great family beach, lifeguarded in summer and accessible thanks to two Tiralos.

Suggested time: 3 hours to a full day
Type of place: Large lifeguarded family beach in Concarneau, with 2 Tiralos
Atmosphere: Family-friendly, urban, accessible and friendly
Getting there: Sables Blancs, 29900 Concarneau.

Who this place suits

With family: 10/10
As a couple: 9/10
With friends: 9/10
Solo: 8/10
With a dog: 3/10
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

Les Sables Blancs is Concarneau’s great family beach, north of the town centre. It is lifeguarded from 1 July to 31 August. Two Tiralos are available in summer from the lifeguards, which greatly improves accessibility. Its closeness to town services, the corniche and the Ville Close makes it a very practical beach for a full day. The tide greatly changes the width of the sand.

What you will see

A family beach.
Close to the town centre.

Practical information

Getting there: Sables Blancs, 29900 Concarneau
Services: First-aid post, 2 Tiralos, town services 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.
Accessibility: Two Tiralos in summer
Lifeguarded swimming: From 1 July to 31 August
Tides: Strong influence
Activities: Swimming, walking, photography
Best time: Early morning for peace and quiet; evening for the light over the bay
Nearby: The Ville Close, the corniche, the centre of Concarneau, Le Cabellou

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.
Ask the lifeguards for the Tiralos.
Combine the beach with the Ville Close.
Come at a rising tide with children.
Arrive early in season.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of beach is it?

Large lifeguarded family beach in Concarneau, with 2 Tiralos.

Why come here?

Concarneau’s reference family beach, practical, lifeguarded and accessible, ideal for a day of swimming before or after the Ville Close.

How much time should I allow?

3 hours to a full day.

What is the atmosphere like?

Family-friendly, urban, accessible and friendly.

Is swimming lifeguarded?

Yes, from 1 July to 31 August.

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Photographs: Ana33 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Moreau.henri · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Gilles Guillamot · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons