Plage de l’Éventail

Who this place suits

With family

10/10

As a couple

10/10

With friends

10/10

Solo

10/10

With a dog

1/10

Reduced mobility

9/10

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About

L’Éventail beach lies at the foot of the ramparts of Saint-Malo, right at the start of the Sillon. Sheltered by the walls, it faces the Fort National, built in 1689 to plans by Vauban and reachable on foot at low tide when conditions allow. The beach is reached from the ramparts through the Porte Saint-Thomas or from the Sillon road. In 2026, lifeguards were on duty every day from 4 July to 30 August, 12.30 pm to 7 pm. The beach has a first aid post, toilets, a shower, bars and restaurants, and two Hippocampe beach wheelchairs available in summer. L’Éventail is particularly suited to families and to visitors who want to combine the beach and heritage. The tide is central, however: walking to the Fort National requires knowing exactly when the sea comes back in. Pets are not allowed on Saint-Malo’s beaches from April to September, according to the tourist office.

What you will see

• A sandy beach at the foot of the ramparts, at the start of the Sillon.
• The Fort National, built in 1689 to plans by Vauban, facing the ramparts of Saint-Malo.

Practical information

Getting there

Chaussée du Sillon, 35400 Saint-Malo. Access from Intra-Muros through the Porte Saint-Thomas or from the Sillon

Services

First aid post, bar, restaurant, toilets, showers

Parking

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

Pets

Not allowed from April to September, according to the Saint-Malo tourist office

Accessibility

Access for disabled visitors

Lifeguarded swimming

From 4 July to 30 August in 2026, 12.30 pm to 7 pm

Swimming

Yes

With family

Very suitable

Tides

Crucial for reaching the Fort National; at low tide the fort can be reached on foot when conditions allow, at high tide access to the fort is cut off

Activities

Swimming, visiting the Fort National, photography, the ramparts, a walk along the Sillon, picnics

Safety

Risk of being cut off by the tide on the way to the Fort National; follow the first aid post’s instructions, watch children at the foot of the ramparts, respect the Fort National opening hours, and do not underestimate Saint-Malo’s big tides

Best time

With family, during the summer lifeguard period; at low tide with a safety margin; for photos, mid to low tide; for peace and quiet, early morning

Photography

The Porte Saint-Thomas, the ramparts above the beach, the line from the beach to the Fort National; morning or late-day light

Ideal for

Families, lifeguarded swimming, heritage, photography, Intra-Muros, walks

Nearby

The Fort National, Intra-Muros, the Sillon, the Porte Saint-Thomas, Bon Secours, the Fort de la Conchée

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