Beach
Plage de Saint-Goustan
Le Croisic · Loire-Atlantique
In the north-west of Le Croisic, Saint-Goustan is a sandy beach of about 360 m at the foot of the Tréhic jetty, lifeguarded in July and August, with Tiralo chairs and toilets.
- Suggested time
- 2 hours 30 to half a day
- Type of place
- Lifeguarded, wheelchair-accessible family beach at the foot of the Tréhic jetty
- Atmosphere
- Maritime, family-friendly, accessible and typical of Le Croisic
- Getting there
- Avenue de Saint-Goustan, 44490 Le Croisic. Road access and parking nearby.
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
Saint-Goustan lies in the north-west of the Le Croisic peninsula, at the foot of the Tréhic jetty. About 360 metres long, it is one of the town’s main lifeguarded beaches. In July and August, swimming is supervised and Tiralo amphibious chairs are available for people with reduced mobility. Free toilets are available on site. The landscape is shaped by the jetty, the entrance to the Traict and the maritime feel of the harbour. The beach suits families well while feeling more open than Port-Lin.
What you will see
- About 360 m long.
- A sandy beach.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Avenue de Saint-Goustan, 44490 Le Croisic; road access and parking nearby
- Services
- Toilets, first-aid post in season, parking nearby
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- Dog rules vary by town and season; check the municipal order or the signs at the beach entrance
- Accessibility
- Very good in July and August, with Tiralo chairs
- Lifeguarded swimming
- In July and August
- With family
- Very suitable
- Water quality
- Monitored during the bathing season
- Tides
- Strong influence; at low tide, a bigger beach; at high tide, the water is closer to the jetty
- Length
- About 360 m
- Activities
- Swimming, photography, walks, lazing
- Safety
- Follow the first-aid post’s advice, do not swim towards the harbour entrance, beware of currents near the jetty, do not climb on harbour structures, watch children
- Best time
- With family, during summer lifeguard hours; in a wheelchair, July and August for the Tiralo; for photos, late afternoon; for calm, morning
- Photography
- The Tréhic jetty, the top of the beach, the view towards the Traict; late afternoon light
- Ideal for
- Families, wheelchair users, lifeguarded swimming, photography, walks
- Nearby
- The Tréhic jetty, Le Croisic harbour, the Traict du Croisic, Mont Lénigo, the Océarium, the Côte Sauvage
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 out along the Tréhic jetty after your swim.
- Do not swim towards the harbour entrance.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Lifeguarded, wheelchair-accessible family beach at the foot of the Tréhic jetty.
Why come here?
Le Croisic’s go-to beach for lifeguarded swimming and wheelchair access, in a very maritime setting at the foot of the long Tréhic jetty.
How much time should I allow?
2 hours 30 to half a day.
What is the atmosphere like?
Maritime, family-friendly, accessible and typical of Le Croisic.
Is the beach lifeguarded?
Yes, in July and August.
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