Beach
Plage Valentin
Batz-sur-Mer · Loire-Atlantique
In Batz-sur-Mer, Valentin is the resort’s largest beach, with about 740 m of fine sand, summer lifeguards, places to eat, two toilet blocks, a sailing school, a wheelchair mat and amphibious chairs.
- Suggested time
- 3 hours to a full day
- Type of place
- Large family and water sports beach, lifeguarded and wheelchair accessible
- Atmosphere
- Family-friendly, sporty, accessible and seaside
- Getting there
- Avenue Morvan, 44740 Batz-sur-Mer. 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
- 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
Valentin is the largest beach in Batz-sur-Mer and on the Côte Sauvage, with about 740 metres of fine sand. Close to Le Croisic, it combines swimming, sailing, board sports and lazing on the sand. In season, the beach has a lifeguard post: in 2026, it was staffed from 5 July to 31 August, from about 1.30 pm to 7 pm. Two toilet blocks, places to eat and car and bike parking complete the facilities. An access mat is laid from 15 June to 15 September, weather permitting, and amphibious chairs can be requested at the first-aid post during lifeguard hours. The sailing school and a board sports school are nearby. The beach is smoke-free within its regulated area, and beach fires are banned.
What you will see
- About 740 m long.
- A long beach of fine sand.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Avenue Morvan, 44740 Batz-sur-Mer; car and bike parking nearby
- Services
- Restaurants, two toilet blocks, parking, bike parking, sailing school, first-aid post
- 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
- Excellent in season, with an access mat and amphibious chairs
- Lifeguarded swimming
- In 2026, from 5 July to 31 August, from about 1.30 pm to 7 pm
- With family
- Very well suited
- Tides
- Strong influence; at low tide, a very wide beach with water sports spread out; at high tide, swimming is closer to the top of the beach
- Length
- About 740 m
- Activities
- Swimming, sailing, surfing depending on conditions, bodyboarding, paddleboarding, relaxing
- Rules
- Smoke-free area, beach fires banned, activities subject to authorisation
- Safety
- Respect the buoys, do not cross the water sports zones, watch children, follow the SNSM instructions, do not light fires
- Best time
- With family, during lifeguard hours; in a wheelchair, while the first-aid post is open; for calm, the morning
- Photography
- The end towards Le Croisic, the top of the beach, the water’s edge at mid-tide; late-afternoon light
- Ideal for
- Families, people with reduced mobility, lifeguarded swimming, sailing, board sports, a full day
- Nearby
- Le Croisic, Port Saint-Michel, the Musée des Marais Salants, La Govelle, the GR34
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 an amphibious chair.
- Combine your day with a visit to the salt marshes museum.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Large family and water sports beach, lifeguarded and wheelchair accessible.
Why come here?
The most versatile beach in Batz-sur-Mer, perfect for families, swimming, sailing and relaxing, and much better equipped than the small coves of the Côte Sauvage.
How much time should I allow?
3 hours to a full day.
What is the atmosphere like?
Family-friendly, sporty, accessible and seaside.
Is swimming lifeguarded?
Yes, in summer. In 2026, from 5 July to 31 August, from about 1.30 pm to 7 pm.
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