Plage du Cap-Coz, Fouesnant: beach in Brittany

In Fouesnant, Cap-Coz is a long family beach, lifeguarded from 4 July to 30 August in 2026, with the Blue Flag, an access mat, a Tiralo, a promenade and water monitored all summer.

Suggested time: 3 hours to a full day
Type of place: Large Blue Flag family beach, lifeguarded and very accessible
Atmosphere: Family-friendly, accessible, seaside and peaceful
Getting there: Cap-Coz, Fouesnant, 29170.

Who this place suits

With family: 10/10
As a couple: 9/10
With friends: 9/10
Solo: 8/10
With a dog: 1/10
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

Cap-Coz is one of the main beaches of Fouesnant-les-Glénan. In 2026, it was one of the town’s four lifeguarded Blue Flag beaches. The first-aid post was open from 4 July to 30 August, from 1.30 pm to 7.30 pm, closing at 5.30 pm on 30 August. In 2026, the town installed an access mat and bought two new Tiralos to improve wheelchair access at Cap-Coz and Kerambigorn. Water quality is checked regularly all summer. Dogs and horses are banned from 1 June to 30 September.

What you will see

Blue Flag.
A long beach.

Practical information

Getting there: Cap-Coz, Fouesnant, 29170
Services: First-aid post, access mat, Tiralo, water quality monitoring
Parking: Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
Pets: Banned from 1 June to 30 September
Accessibility: Access mat and Tiralo since 2026
Lifeguarded swimming: In 2026, from 4 July to 30 August, 1.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Tides: Strong influence
Activities: Swimming, walking, shore fishing, photography
Best time: Mid-tide, especially on days when the wind blows harder elsewhere
Nearby: Fouesnant, Beg-Meil, Concarneau, the Glénan islands

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 at the first-aid post for the Tiralo.
Walk along the Cap-Coz promenade.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of beach is it?

Large Blue Flag family beach, lifeguarded and very accessible.

Why come here?

Fouesnant’s go-to family and accessible beach, ideal for children and people with reduced mobility thanks to facilities improved in 2026.

How much time should I allow?

3 hours to a full day.

What is the atmosphere like?

Family-friendly, accessible, seaside and peaceful.

Is swimming lifeguarded?

In 2026, it was lifeguarded from 4 July to 30 August, from 1.30 pm to 7.30 pm.

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Photographs: Wayne77 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Moreau.henri · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Jceuf · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons