Beach
Plage de la Touesse
Saint-Coulomb · Ille-et-Vilaine
In Saint-Coulomb, La Touesse is a beach of fine golden sand in a very natural setting, sheltered from the prevailing winds, with often turquoise water, moored boats, pine trees and the coastal path.
- Suggested time
- 2 to 4 hours, longer with a walk
- Type of place
- Wild fine-sand beach, sheltered from the prevailing winds
- Atmosphere
- Wild, sheltered, elegant and very photogenic
- Getting there
- Roz Ven, 35350 Saint-Coulomb. Access via the small coastal roads, then a path to the beach.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 8/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 10/10
- With a dog
- 4/10
- Reduced mobility
- 3/10
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About
La Touesse beach, sometimes linked to the memory of Colette and the Villa Roz-Ven, is one of the most photogenic beaches in Saint-Coulomb. It extends from the Pointe des Petits Nez in a wild setting of fine sand, dunes, pines and rocks. The tourist office describes it as sheltered from the prevailing winds, a valuable quality on this part of the Côte d’Émeraude. Moored boats, cormorants and often turquoise water give it a strong maritime character. The beach was open all year in 2026 but is not lifeguarded. It therefore suits independent visitors and very watchful families better than those looking for a first-aid post. The coastal path runs above the beach and makes it easy to reach the other coves of Saint-Coulomb. Check the dog rules on site each season, as Saint-Coulomb applies summer restrictions on several beaches.
What you will see
- A beach of fine golden sand.
- Sheltered from the prevailing winds.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Roz Ven, 35350 Saint-Coulomb; via the small coastal roads, then a path to the beach
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- Municipal and seasonal rules; check the signs on site
- Accessibility
- Natural access, not an equipped wheelchair beach; not very practical for pushchairs
- Lifeguarded swimming
- Not lifeguarded
- With family
- Possible with constant parental supervision
- Tides
- Strong influence; at low tide, a wider beach and exposed rocks; at high tide, a narrower cove
- Activities
- Careful swimming, photography, the coastal path, picnics, watching birds and boats
- Safety
- No lifeguards, do not rely on how calm the water looks, watch children near the rocks, watch the rising tide, respect the boats and mooring areas
- Best time
- For calm, early morning; for photos, mid-tide; for swimming, a rising tide in calm seas; spring and September
- Photography
- The coastal path above the beach, the ends of the bay, towards the moored boats; clear morning or late afternoon light
- Ideal for
- Peace and quiet, couples, photography, independent swimming, the coastal path, picnics
- Nearby
- The Pointe des Petits Nez, the Anse du Guesclin, Le Verger beach, Cancale, the Pointe du Grouin, Saint-Malo
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.
- Walk the coastal path to the Pointe des Petits Nez.
- Bring a picnic: there are no services on the beach.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Wild fine-sand beach, sheltered from the prevailing winds.
Why come here?
A picture-postcard beach between Saint-Malo and Cancale, ideal for peace and quiet, photography, independent swimming and a stop on the coastal path, with no lifeguards.
How much time should I allow?
2 to 4 hours, longer with a walk.
What is the atmosphere like?
Wild, sheltered, elegant and very photogenic.
Is the beach lifeguarded?
No, swimming is at your own risk.
Why is it so popular?
For its fine golden sand, its turquoise water and its shelter from the prevailing winds.
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