Beach
Plage du Nau
Le Pouliguen · Loire-Atlantique
Between the harbour jetty and the town hall of Le Pouliguen, Le Nau is a Blue Flag family beach, lifeguarded in summer and wheelchair accessible, with a Tiralo, showers, toilets, beach clubs, volleyball, beach huts and shore fishing at low tide.
- Suggested time
- 3 hours to a full day
- Type of place
- Large Blue Flag family beach, wheelchair accessible, in the heart of Le Pouliguen
- Atmosphere
- Family-friendly, seaside, lively and very practical
- Getting there
- Rue de la Plage, 44510 Le Pouliguen. Between the harbour and the town hall, with car and bike parking nearby.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 10/10
- As a couple
- 9/10
- With friends
- 10/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 1/10
- Reduced mobility
- 10/10
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About
Le Nau beach stretches between the jetty of the port of Le Pouliguen and the Brécéan town hall. It offers a particularly complete mix of swimming, services and seaside life. Water quality is described as excellent and stable. The beach is lifeguarded in July and August, and a Tiralo is available at the first-aid post during staffed hours. Showers and toilets are near the post. Beach clubs, a volleyball court, bars, restaurants, beach huts and tents complete the offer. At low tide, Le Nau is popular for shore fishing, especially for cockles and clams, with minimum sizes, quotas and any health restrictions to respect. The beach holds the Blue Flag. From Le Nau, you can join the Côte Sauvage walking route, about 9.5 km. Pets are not allowed.
What you will see
- A large sandy beach.
- Between the harbour and the town hall.
- Blue Flag.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Rue de la Plage, 44510 Le Pouliguen; between the harbour and the town hall, with car and bike parking nearby
- Services
- Showers, toilets, beach club, beach huts and tents to hire in season, bike parking, first-aid post
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible beach; Tiralo at the first-aid post in July and August during staffed hours
- Lifeguarded swimming
- Lifeguarded in July and August
- With family
- Very well suited
- Water quality
- Excellent and stable, according to the tourist office
- Tides
- Very strong influence; at low tide, shore fishing for cockles and clams; at high tide, swimming is closer
- Activities
- Swimming, shore fishing, volleyball, kids’ clubs, walking, the GR34 Côte Sauvage, photography
- Safety
- Follow the first-aid post’s instructions, do not dive without checking the depth, check shore fishing restrictions, respect shellfish sizes and quotas, watch children in play and water areas
- Best time
- With family, during summer lifeguard cover; for wheelchair users, when the post is staffed and the Tiralo available; for shore fishing, low tide; for walking, late afternoon
- Photography
- The harbour jetty, the view towards the Brécéan town hall, the top of the beach; late afternoon light
- Ideal for
- Families, wheelchair users, lifeguarded swimming, beach club, shore fishing, a full day
- Nearby
- The port of Le Pouliguen, the Brécéan town hall, the harbour promenade, the Côte Sauvage, Penchâteau, the bay of La Baule
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.
- For a wheelchair outing, confirm the first-aid post’s hours before counting on the Tiralo.
- Arrive early in summer for parking and peace.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Large Blue Flag family beach, wheelchair accessible, in the heart of Le Pouliguen.
Why come here?
Le Pouliguen’s most complete family beach, with services, accessibility, lifeguarded swimming, activities and the harbour right next door, and still interesting at low tide for cockle picking.
How much time should I allow?
3 hours to a full day.
What is the atmosphere like?
Family-friendly, seaside, lively and very practical.
Is swimming lifeguarded?
Yes, in July and August.
Are dogs allowed?
No, pets are not allowed.
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