Beach
Plage de Sorlock
Mesquer · Loire-Atlantique
In Mesquer-Quimiac, Sorlock is a large family fine sandy beach with six access points, a summer SNSM post, a Tiralo, accessible toilets, free parking, bike parking, a beach club and a boat channel.
- Suggested time
- 3 hours to a full day
- Type of place
- Large family fine sandy beach in Mesquer, lifeguarded and wheelchair accessible
- Atmosphere
- Family-friendly, accessible, nautical and relaxed
- Getting there
- Route de Merquel, 44420 Mesquer. Six entrances, free parking and bike parking.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 10/10
- As a couple
- 9/10
- With friends
- 10/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 6/10
- 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
Sorlock is one of the big family beaches of Mesquer-Quimiac. Its fine sand, six entrances and facilities make it very easy to use every day. During the summer holidays, a lifeguard post keeps swimmers safe. A Tiralo is available at the SNSM post for people with reduced mobility. The beach has an accessible toilet block, free parking and bike parking. The channel is the starting point for several water sports and must be respected by swimmers. In summer, the Les Mouettes beach club welcomes children. Sorlock is also a good starting point for the Pointe de Merquel circuit, about 10 km. Shore fishing is possible on the sand and rocks, subject to health and local rules. Animals are allowed outside the period from 15 June to 15 September.
What you will see
- A large fine sandy beach.
- Six entrances.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Route de Merquel, 44420 Mesquer; six entrances, free parking and bike parking
- Services
- Toilet block, free parking, bike parking, Les Mouettes beach club in summer, first-aid post in season
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- Allowed outside the period from 15 June to 15 September
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, Tiralo at the SNSM post
- Lifeguarded swimming
- Lifeguards in July and August; check the times on site
- With family
- Very well suited
- Tides
- Very strong influence; at low tide, shore fishing on sand and rocks and a large foreshore; at high tide, swimming is closer
- Activities
- Swimming, beach club, shore fishing, water sports, the Pointe de Merquel walk, photography
- Safety
- Respect the boat channel, follow the SNSM instructions, check the shore fishing rules, watch children on the foreshore, do not block the wheelchair access
- Best time
- With family, during summer lifeguard cover; in a wheelchair, while the SNSM post is open; for shore fishing, low tide; for calm, the morning
- Photography
- The end towards Merquel, the top of the beach, the foreshore at low tide; late-afternoon light
- Ideal for
- Families, people with reduced mobility, lifeguarded swimming, kids’ club, shore fishing, hiking
- Nearby
- The Pointe de Merquel, Kercabellec, the Mès marshes, Lanséria, Quimiac, Piriac-sur-Mer
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 SNSM post for the Tiralo.
- Walk the Pointe de Merquel circuit (about 10 km) from the beach.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Large family fine sandy beach in Mesquer, lifeguarded and wheelchair accessible.
Why come here?
One of Mesquer’s most complete beaches for families and people with reduced mobility, with a kids’ club, lifeguards, a Tiralo and direct access to the Pointe de Merquel circuit.
How much time should I allow?
3 hours to a full day.
What is the atmosphere like?
Family-friendly, accessible, nautical and relaxed.
Is swimming lifeguarded?
Yes, during the summer holidays.
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