Plage de Beaumer, Carnac: beach in Brittany

East of Carnac-Plage, Beaumer is a calm, shaded beach sheltered from the wind, much loved by families and best known for shore fishing at low tide.

Suggested time: 2 to 4 hours
Type of place: Sheltered, shaded family beach, ideal for shore fishing
Atmosphere: Calm, family-friendly, shaded and natural
Getting there: 36 avenue d’Orient, 56340 Carnac. Reached from Carnac-Plage and the Pointe Churchill.

Who this place suits

With family: 10/10
As a couple: 9/10
With friends: 8/10
Solo: 9/10
With a dog: 1/10
Reduced mobility: 5/10

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About

Beaumer beach extends the Carnac coastline eastwards, past the Pointe Churchill, to the Men Du area. The tourist office describes it as well sheltered from the wind and shaded, which makes it pleasant with young children. Swimming is usually calm thanks to the natural shelter of Quiberon Bay and a gentle slope. Beaumer is above all a major shore fishing spot: cockles, razor clams, periwinkles and limpets are sought at low tide. Unlike the Grande Plage and Saint-Colomban, Beaumer is not a lifeguarded beach according to Carnac’s information. Dogs are not allowed on Carnac’s beaches. Check for any health bans before collecting shellfish.

What you will see

A sandy beach with rocky areas.
Well sheltered from the wind.

Practical information

Getting there: 36 avenue d’Orient, 56340 Carnac, from Carnac-Plage and the Pointe Churchill
Services: Parking nearby, toilets in the area
Parking: Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
Pets: Not allowed on Carnac’s beaches, according to the tourist office
Lifeguarded swimming: Not lifeguarded
With family: Very suitable when the sea is calm
Water quality: Usually calm water, gentle slope in several areas
Tides: Very strong influence; at low tide, a wide shore and rocky areas; at high tide, the water is closer
Activities: Swimming, shore fishing, walks, children’s games, summer fitness coaching; shellfish: cockles, razor clams, periwinkles, limpets
Safety: No lifeguards; check the tides and the shore fishing health alerts, respect minimum sizes and quotas, watch children near the rocks
Best time: With family, on a rising or high tide; for shore fishing, low tide; for calm, morning or outside July and August
Photography: The Pointe Churchill, the shore on a falling tide, the shaded eastern part; morning and late afternoon
Ideal for: Families, shore fishing, lazing, young children
Nearby: Carnac’s Grande Plage, the Pointe Churchill, Men Du, La Trinité-sur-Mer, the Carnac stones, the Anse du Pô

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.
Come at low tide for shore fishing, after checking the health alerts.
Leave the dog at home: dogs are not allowed on Carnac’s beaches.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of beach is it?

Sheltered, shaded family beach, ideal for shore fishing.

Why come here?

Carnac’s quietest beach for alternating children’s games, shore fishing and lazing in the shade, away from the bustle of the Grande Plage.

How much time should I allow?

2 to 4 hours.

What is the atmosphere like?

Calm, family-friendly, shaded and natural.

Is the beach lifeguarded?

No, unlike the Grande Plage and Saint-Colomban.

What can you find when shore fishing?

Cockles, razor clams, periwinkles and limpets.

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