Plage des Bas-Sablons, Saint-Malo: beach in Brittany

In Saint-Malo, the Bas-Sablons is a town beach protected by the sea wall and facing the marina, with summer lifeguards, right next to Saint-Servan.

Suggested time: 2 hours to half a day
Type of place: Saint-Servan town beach facing the Bas-Sablons marina
Atmosphere: Urban, harbourside, family-friendly and sheltered
Getting there: Saint-Servan, 35400 Saint-Malo.

Who this place suits

With family: 9/10
As a couple: 8/10
With friends: 8/10
Solo: 9/10
With a dog: 1/10
Reduced mobility: 8/10

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

The Bas-Sablons beach is in Saint-Servan, facing the marina of the same name. It is more sheltered than the big exposed beaches of the Sillon and keeps a strong urban and maritime character. In 2026, it was one of Saint-Malo’s ten lifeguard posts, staffed from 4 July to 30 August, from 12.30 pm to 7 pm. Swimming depends a lot on the tide and the harbour buoys. In 2026, dogs were banned from all Saint-Malo beaches until 30 September inclusive.

What you will see

A town beach.
A marina.

Practical information

Getting there: Saint-Servan, 35400 Saint-Malo
Services: First-aid post, marina, Saint-Servan services
Parking: Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
Pets: In 2026, banned until 30 September inclusive
Accessibility: Generally good urban access
Lifeguarded swimming: In 2026, from 4 July to 30 August, 12.30 pm to 7 pm
Tides: Strongly dependent on the tides
Activities: Swimming, walking, photography, the harbour
Best time: High tide for the beach; evening for the lights of Intra-Muros
Nearby: Saint-Servan, the Tour Solidor, the Cité d’Alet, Intra-Muros

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.
Come at high tide for swimming.
Walk on to the Tour Solidor and the Cité d’Alet.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of beach is it?

Saint-Servan town beach facing the Bas-Sablons marina.

Why come here?

A handy family neighbourhood beach, ideal for combining lifeguarded swimming, a harbour walk and discovering Saint-Servan.

How much time should I allow?

2 hours to half a day.

What is the atmosphere like?

Urban, harbourside, family-friendly and sheltered.

Is swimming lifeguarded?

In 2026, it was lifeguarded from 4 July to 30 August, from 12.30 pm to 7 pm.

Are dogs allowed?

In 2026, dogs were banned from Saint-Malo’s beaches until 30 September inclusive.

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Photographs: VIGNERON · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · IgorCalzone1 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons