Beach
Plage du Minihic
Saint-Malo · Ille-et-Vilaine
In Saint-Malo, Le Minihic stretches west of the Pointe de Rochebonne in a wilder, greener setting below a low cliff, with a summer first-aid post and toilets.
- Suggested time
- 2 hours to half a day
- Type of place
- Wild, green Paramé beach, lifeguarded in summer
- Atmosphere
- Natural, quiet, green and very Saint-Malo
- Getting there
- Avenue John Kennedy, Paramé, 35400 Saint-Malo. Reached from the Paramé district and the coastal paths.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 8/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 10/10
- With a dog
- 4/10
- Reduced mobility
- 5/10
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About
Le Minihic beach lies in Paramé, west of the Pointe de Rochebonne, continuing the Le Pont area towards Rothéneuf. It differs from Le Sillon in its more natural setting: a low cliff, coastal plants and a feeling of being further from the town. Yet the site is only a few minutes from the centre of Saint-Malo. The beach is lifeguarded in summer and has a first-aid post and toilets. Saint-Malo’s first-aid posts usually run in July and August from 12.30 pm to 7 pm. The beach wheelchairs are at the neighbouring Le Pont beach. Animals are banned from 1 April to 30 September.
What you will see
- A sandy beach below a low cliff.
- Between Paramé and Rothéneuf.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Avenue John Kennedy, Paramé, 35400 Saint-Malo, from the Paramé district and the coastal paths
- Services
- Toilets, first-aid post in season, parking in the Paramé area
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- Animals banned from 1 April to 30 September
- Accessibility
- The neighbouring Le Pont beach has two Hippocampe beach wheelchairs in July and August
- Lifeguarded swimming
- In season; Saint-Malo’s posts are open in July and August from 12.30 pm to 7 pm
- With family
- Suitable during lifeguard hours
- Tides
- Very strong influence; at low tide, a wider shore and the water further out; at high tide, the water is closer and there is less space
- Activities
- Swimming, walks, photography, lazing, a walk to Le Pont beach
- Safety
- Follow the first-aid post’s advice, do not stay at the foot of an unstable bank, watch children on the shore, check the tide before walking to Le Pont, do not dive from slippery rocks
- Best time
- With family, during summer lifeguard hours; for calm, morning; for photos, mid tide; for walking, low or mid tide
- Photography
- The top of the accesses, the view towards Rochebonne, the beach at mid tide; late afternoon light
- Ideal for
- Calm, lifeguarded swimming, couples, walks, photography
- Nearby
- Le Pont beach, the Pointe de Rochebonne, the Pointe de la Varde, Rothéneuf, Paramé, Le Sillon
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 along the shore to Le Pont beach at low tide.
- Leave the dog at home from April to September.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Wild, green Paramé beach, lifeguarded in summer.
Why come here?
A Saint-Malo beach halfway between town and nature, quieter than Le Sillon but lifeguarded in summer, ideal for staying close to Saint-Malo without a big seafront feel.
How much time should I allow?
2 hours to half a day.
What is the atmosphere like?
Natural, quiet, green and very Saint-Malo.
Is the beach lifeguarded?
Yes, in July and August, usually from 12.30 pm to 7 pm.
Are animals allowed?
Not from 1 April to 30 September.
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