Plage du Prieuré, Dinard: beach in Brittany

At the entrance to Dinard, Le Prieuré is a large, very sheltered beach of fine sand, with a seawater pool at low tide, summer lifeguards, a kids’ club, Tiralo and Hippocampe beach wheelchairs, a shower, drinking water and easy access.

Suggested time: 3 hours to a full day
Type of place: Large sheltered family beach with a seawater pool and access for disabled visitors
Atmosphere: Family-friendly, sheltered, elegant and very Dinard
Getting there: Plage du Prieuré, 35800 Dinard. Free parking on rue de l’Isle Celée. BreizhGo line 516, Prieuré stop opposite the beach.

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

Le Prieuré beach lies at the back of the bay of the same name, in front of the Port-Breton park. It is the first big beach you reach in Dinard coming from the Rance barrage. Set at the back of the bay, it is well sheltered from the wind, and its very gentle slope makes it particularly family-friendly. At high tide, you swim straight in the sea. At low tide, the sea goes out too far for normal swimming, but an outdoor seawater pool, filled by the tides, lets you keep swimming. The beach is lifeguarded in July and August. The 2026 accessibility guide confirms disabled parking, a shower, adapted toilets, a Tiralo, a Hippocampe, a first aid post and an adapted changing tent. The western access has a ramp. The beach also opens onto the coastal path, the Promenade du Clair de Lune and free outdoor fitness equipment. Animals are only allowed from 16 September to 14 June.

What you will see

A large beach of fine sand at the back of a very sheltered bay.
Free outdoor equipment on the esplanade.
The seawater pool, with Saint-Malo in the background.

Practical information

Getting there: Plage du Prieuré, 35800 Dinard. Free parking on rue de l’Isle Celée. BreizhGo line 516, Prieuré stop opposite the beach
Services: Beach club, showers, drinking water, toilets, first aid post
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: Excellent access for disabled visitors
Lifeguarded swimming: July and August; in Dinard, 11 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 7 pm in season, according to the summer guide
Swimming: The sea is too far out for normal swimming at low tide; the seawater pool can be used then
With family: Excellent
Water quality: Excellent
Tides: Essential; at low tide the sea goes out very far, so use the seawater pool; at high tide, swim straight in front of the beach
Orientation: North
Activities: Swimming, the seawater pool, kids’ club, fitness, walking, kayaking and paddleboarding depending on the season
Safety: Do not leave children alone around the pool, respect the first aid post hours, do not use the sea wall as a diving board outside the designated area, let the pool refill naturally, and do not block the ramp
Best time: With family, all day in summer, in the sea or the pool; in a wheelchair, during first aid post hours; for photos, high tide or a full pool; for walking, late in the day
Photography: The sea wall, the esplanade facing Saint-Malo, the Promenade du Clair de Lune; morning or late-day light
Ideal for: Families, disabled visitors, the seawater pool, lifeguarded swimming, walking, fitness
Nearby: The Port-Breton park, the Promenade du Clair de Lune

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.
At low tide, do not walk far out to reach the water: use the pool.
If you need a Tiralo or Hippocampe, confirm with the first aid post; the Tiralo needs an able-bodied companion.
The pool is an open basin: keep an eye on children.
The Port-Breton park lets you alternate between beach and walk.
Bus 516 stops opposite the beach; the free car park on rue de l’Isle Celée is handy but can fill up.
Outside July and August, consider the beach as not lifeguarded.
Check the tide to choose between the sea and the pool.

Frequently asked questions

Why come to Le Prieuré beach?

One of Dinard’s best beaches for families and visitors with reduced mobility, with a very gentle slope, a sheltered bay and a seawater pool for swimming when the sea has gone out.

What kind of beach is it?

A large sheltered family beach with a seawater pool and access for disabled visitors.

What is the atmosphere like?

Family-friendly, sheltered, elegant and very Dinard.

How much time should I allow?

3 hours to a full day.

How do I get to the beach?

Plage du Prieuré, 35800 Dinard. Free parking on rue de l’Isle Celée. BreizhGo line 516, Prieuré stop opposite the beach.

Is swimming lifeguarded?

Yes, in July and August.

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