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Plage de Saint-Énogat

Dinard · Ille-et-Vilaine

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Plage de Saint-Énogat

Dinard · Ille-et-Vilaine

In Dinard, Saint-Énogat is a large north-facing fine-sand beach lined with villas and the old seaside quarter, with summer lifeguards, a sailing club, a Hippocampe, a Tiralo, a shower, drinking water and restaurants.

Suggested time
3 hours to a full day
Type of place
Large historic Dinard beach, family-friendly, lifeguarded and nautical
Atmosphere
Historic, family-friendly, elegant and nautical
Getting there
Plage de Saint-Énogat, 35800 Dinard. Plenty of parking, pedestrian access from Rue Roger Vercel, BreizhGo bus 516 about 600 m away.

Who this place suits

With family
10/10
As a couple
10/10
With friends
9/10
Solo
9/10
With a dog
5/10
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

Saint-Énogat beach is closely tied to Dinard’s seaside history. Set below the historic quarter of the same name, it is lined with villas and promenades that give it a more residential, heritage feel than L’Écluse. The beach is a large stretch of fine sand facing north. In 2026, it was lifeguarded from 1 July to 31 August, every day from 11 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 7 pm. Water quality was rated good in 2025. Swimming is possible at both high and low tide. The Windschool runs water sports on the beach. The facilities are very complete: a bar, a restaurant, a kids’ club, a shower, drinking water, toilets, a first-aid post, an adult Hippocampe beach wheelchair and a Tiralo. Wheelchair access is recognised. Pets are allowed from 16 September to 14 June and banned in summer.

What you will see

  • A large fine-sand beach.
  • Faces north.

Practical information

Getting there
Plage de Saint-Énogat, 35800 Dinard; plenty of parking, pedestrian access from Rue Roger Vercel, BreizhGo bus 516 about 600 m away
Services
First-aid post, bar, restaurant, beach club, showers, drinking water, toilets, sailing club (Windschool)
Parking
Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
Pets
Allowed from 16 September to 14 June; banned from 15 June to 15 September
Accessibility
Wheelchair access, adult Hippocampe and Tiralo
Lifeguarded swimming
In 2026, from 1 July to 31 August, every day from 11 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 7 pm
With family
Very suitable
Water quality
Good
Tides
Moderate influence; at low tide, a large expanse of sand; at high tide, the water comes closer to the villas and the sea wall
Orientation
North
Activities
Swimming, water sports, kids’ club, walks, photography, exploring the quarter
Safety
Swim during lifeguard hours, follow the flags, respect the Windschool areas, watch children near the side rocks, check the wind
Best time
With family, during lifeguard hours; in a wheelchair, while the first-aid post is open; for calm, early morning; for photos, late afternoon
Photography
The sea wall and promenade, the ends of the beach, the villas overlooking the bay; clear morning or late afternoon light
Ideal for
Families, wheelchair users, the sailing club, seaside heritage, lifeguarded swimming, a full day
Nearby
The Saint-Énogat quarter, the Pointe du Moulinet, L’Écluse beach, the Promenade du Clair de Lune, Port-Blanc, the centre of Dinard

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.
  • Stroll through the old Saint-Énogat quarter above the beach.
  • Book a sailing or windsurfing session with the Windschool.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of beach is it?

Large historic Dinard beach, family-friendly, lifeguarded and nautical.

Why come here?

A very well-equipped family beach combining lifeguarded swimming, seaside heritage, water sports and excellent facilities, a few minutes from the centre of Dinard.

How much time should I allow?

3 hours to a full day.

What is the atmosphere like?

Historic, family-friendly, elegant and nautical.

When is the beach lifeguarded?

In 2026, from 1 July to 31 August, every day from 11 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 7 pm.

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