Beach
Plage du Pont
Saint-Malo · Ille-et-Vilaine
At the entrance to Rothéneuf, Le Pont beach continues Le Minihic with fine sand, a view over the Bay of Saint-Malo and Cap Fréhel, summer lifeguards, a shower, drinking water, toilets, a kids’ club and two Hippocampe beach wheelchairs.
- Suggested time
- 2 hours 30 to half a day
- Type of place
- Lifeguarded, wheelchair-accessible family beach at the entrance to Rothéneuf
- Atmosphere
- Family-friendly, open, accessible and panoramic
- Getting there
- Rue de la Grève, Rothéneuf, 35400 Saint-Malo. Reached from the Le Pont district, with a direct link to the coastal path.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 10/10
- As a couple
- 9/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 4/10
- Reduced mobility
- 10/10
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About
Le Pont beach lies at the entrance to Rothéneuf, continuing on from Le Minihic. It looks wide out over the Bay of Saint-Malo with, when visibility allows, the corsair city and Cap Fréhel in the background. At the end of the beach, the coastal path quickly reaches the Pointe de la Varde. Le Pont is one of the best-equipped beaches in the area: first-aid post, shower, drinking water, toilets and a kids’ club. In July and August, Saint-Malo’s first-aid posts run from 12.30 pm to 7 pm. Two adult Hippocampe beach wheelchairs are available free of charge in summer at the Le Pont post. The beach is therefore far better suited to people with reduced mobility than Le Minihic or Le Nicet. Animals are banned from 1 April to 30 September.
What you will see
- A fine-sand beach.
- At the entrance to Rothéneuf, next to Le Minihic.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Rue de la Grève, Rothéneuf, 35400 Saint-Malo, from the Le Pont district, with a direct link to the coastal path
- Services
- Beach club, showers, drinking water, toilets, first-aid post
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- Animals banned from 1 April to 30 September
- Accessibility
- Very good in season, with two Hippocampe beach wheelchairs
- Lifeguarded swimming
- In summer; Saint-Malo’s posts are open in July and August from 12.30 pm to 7 pm
- With family
- Very suitable
- Tides
- Very strong influence; at low tide, a wide beach, the water further out and an easier coastal walk; at high tide, the water is closer
- Activities
- Swimming, kids’ club, walks, the Pointe de la Varde, photography, beach games; views over the Bay of Saint-Malo and Cap Fréhel
- Safety
- Follow the first-aid post’s advice, watch children even at the beach club, keep the accessible paths clear, check the tide before heading to La Varde, respect the water sports zones
- Best time
- With family, July and August from 12.30 pm to 7 pm; in a wheelchair, while the post is open for the Hippocampes; for walking, low or mid tide; for calm, morning
- Photography
- The end towards La Varde, the top of the beach, the view towards Cap Fréhel; late afternoon or a clear morning
- Ideal for
- Families, wheelchair users, lifeguarded swimming, the kids’ club, the Pointe de la Varde, photography
- Nearby
- The Pointe de la Varde, Le Minihic, Rothéneuf, the Rochers Sculptés, the Havre de Rothéneuf, Le Val beach
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.
- Ask at the first-aid post for the free Hippocampe beach wheelchairs.
- Follow the coastal path to the Pointe de la Varde.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Lifeguarded, wheelchair-accessible family beach at the entrance to Rothéneuf.
Why come here?
The most complete beach in the Minihic-Rothéneuf area for families and people with reduced mobility, with proper lifeguard cover, two Hippocampes in summer and quick access to the Pointe de la Varde.
How much time should I allow?
2 hours 30 to half a day.
What is the atmosphere like?
Family-friendly, open, accessible and panoramic.
Is the beach lifeguarded?
Yes, in July and August, from 12.30 pm to 7 pm.
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