Anse du Guesclin

Who this place suits

With family

10/10

As a couple

10/10

With friends

10/10

Solo

10/10

With a dog

2/10

Reduced mobility

8/10

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About

Between the Pointe du Nid and the Pointe des Grands Nez, the Anse du Guesclin is one of Saint-Coulomb’s signature landscapes. The beach is wide and sandy, lined by a protected dune ridge. Opposite, the Fort du Guesclin stands on a rocky islet linked to the mainland at low tide. The fort is private and cannot be visited, but you can reach its surroundings when the tide is low enough. Leave well before the water cuts off the passage. Saint-Malo Tourisme lists the beach as lifeguarded and equipped, with two Hippocampe beach wheelchairs lent in summer. Dogs are banned in season; sources differ slightly on the start date, so check the local signs.

What you will see

• A large sandy beach at the back of a cove.
• Fine sand and a protected dune ridge.
• The Fort du Guesclin, surrounded by the sea or linked by a tombolo.

Practical information

Getting there

Anse du Guesclin, 35350 Saint-Coulomb. Access from the coast road between Saint-Malo and Cancale

Services

First aid post in season, Hippocampe beach wheelchairs (2 lent in summer), toilets depending on the season

Parking

Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends

Pets

Banned in season, at least from 1 June to 30 September, and from April in some sources. Check the local signs

Accessibility

Access for disabled visitors

Lifeguarded swimming

Lifeguarded in season

With family

Very suitable in the lifeguarded area

Tides

A very strong influence; at low tide the passage to the islet appears, and the rising tide covers it quickly

Activities

Swimming, the GR34, photography, picnics, beach games

Safety

The fort is private and cannot be visited; leave before the tide comes in; respect the lifeguarded area; do not cross the dune fences; keep emergency access clear

Best time

With family, during lifeguard hours; for photos, a rising or falling tide; for peace and quiet, early morning, spring and September

Photography

The ends of the cove, the GR34 above, the line from the beach to the fort; clear morning or late-day light

Ideal for

Families, lifeguarded swimming, photography, the GR34, picnics

Nearby

The Pointe du Grouin, Cancale, Saint-Malo, Le Verger beach, La Touesse beach, the GR34

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