Beach
Plage du Trez
Bénodet · Finistère
In Bénodet, Le Trez is a sandy beach of nearly 800 m, lifeguarded in summer from 12 noon to 7 pm, with the Handiplage label, a Tiralo, accessible toilets, restaurants, ice-cream shops, a kids’ club and many water sports.
- Suggested time
- 3 hours to a full day
- Type of place
- Large family Handiplage beach in the heart of Bénodet
- Atmosphere
- Family-friendly, lively, accessible and very seaside
- Getting there
- Corniche de la Mer, 29950 Bénodet. Direct access from the seafront, with parking and services nearby.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 10/10
- As a couple
- 9/10
- With friends
- 10/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- 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
Le Trez is Bénodet’s main beach and the only lifeguarded beach in the town. About 800 metres long, it runs along the Corniche in a lively seaside setting, with restaurants, ice-cream shops, water sports and a kids’ club. Swimming is lifeguarded in summer from 12 noon to 7 pm. Le Trez holds the Handiplage label. A Tiralo is available at the first-aid post, help can be offered, the toilets and showers are accessible and disabled parking spaces are right nearby. The beach also offers windsurfing, dinghy sailing, catamaran and paddleboarding. Dogs are banned all year on Le Trez; Bénodet only allows them on some other beaches outside the high season.
What you will see
- About 800 m long.
- A large sandy beach.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Corniche de la Mer, 29950 Bénodet; direct access from the seafront, with parking and services nearby
- Services
- Restaurants, ice-cream shop, beach club (Club Mickey), toilets, showers, first-aid post
- 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
- Handiplage
- Lifeguarded swimming
- Lifeguarded in summer, 12 noon to 7 pm; the only lifeguarded beach in Bénodet
- With family
- Very well suited
- Tides
- Strong influence; at low tide, a wider beach and the water further away; at high tide, swimming is closer
- Length
- About 800 m
- Activities
- Swimming, paddleboarding, catamaran, dinghy sailing, windsurfing, kids’ club, walking
- Safety
- Follow the first-aid post’s instructions, watch children despite the family setting, respect the water sports zones, do not block the wheelchair access, check the tide and weather before paddleboarding or sailing
- Best time
- With family, during lifeguard hours (12 noon to 7 pm); in a wheelchair, while the first-aid post is open; for calm, the morning; for photos, late afternoon
- Photography
- The Corniche, the top of the beach, the end towards the Butte du Fort; late-afternoon light
- Ideal for
- Families, people with reduced mobility, lifeguarded swimming, water sports, kids’ club, a full day
- Nearby
- The Corniche de la Mer, the Butte du Fort, the port of Bénodet
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.
- Leave your dog at home: dogs are banned on Le Trez all year.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Large family Handiplage beach in the heart of Bénodet.
Why come here?
Bénodet’s big family beach, especially complete for families and people with reduced mobility, with easy access, summer lifeguards, adapted equipment and a lively seaside atmosphere.
How much time should I allow?
3 hours to a full day.
What is the atmosphere like?
Family-friendly, lively, accessible and very seaside.
Is swimming lifeguarded?
Yes, in summer from 12 noon to 7 pm. It is the only lifeguarded beach in Bénodet.
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