Beach
Plage de Kerouriec
Erdeven · Morbihan
In Erdeven, Kerouriec is a quieter, more natural beach than Kerhillio, edged with protected dunes, lifeguarded in summer and especially loved for its calm, walks and supervised water sports.
- Suggested time
- 2 h 30 to a full day
- Type of place
- Wild, peaceful beach in Erdeven, lifeguarded in summer
- Atmosphere
- Peaceful, dune-backed, natural and family-friendly
- Getting there
- Plage de Kerouriec, Erdeven. Access from the local coast roads, with parking set back from the dunes.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 9/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 10/10
- With a dog
- 2/10
- Reduced mobility
- 6/10
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About
Kerouriec is the most peaceful beach on the Erdeven coast. Quieter and less crowded than Kerhillio, it is edged with protected dunes and attracts visitors looking for more calm, contemplation and nature. In 2026, swimming was lifeguarded every day from 2 July to 30 August, from 12.30 pm to 7 pm. The town allows several water sports outside the lifeguarded swimming area: sailing in supervised lessons, coastal boat fishing and windsurfing, using the marked channels. Water quality is monitored from 15 June to 15 September. Kerouriec has the same dog rules as Erdeven’s other beaches: banned from 15 March to 15 September, except on the dedicated dog beach at Porh Lineneu. The site is part of the town’s fragile, protected dune system, so stay on the marked paths.
What you will see
- Protected dunes.
- Quieter than Kerhillio.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Plage de Kerouriec, Erdeven; access from the local coast roads, with parking set back from the dunes
- Services
- First-aid post in season, parking set back from the dunes; fewer services nearby than at Kerhillio
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- Banned from 15 March to 15 September; allowed from 16 September to 14 March
- Accessibility
- Kerhillio remains Erdeven’s main wheelchair-friendly beach
- Lifeguarded swimming
- In 2026, from 2 July to 30 August, every day from 12.30 pm to 7 pm; outside these times, swimming is at your own risk
- With family
- Good within the lifeguarded area
- Water quality
- Checks from 15 June to 15 September 2026
- Tides
- Strong influence; at low tide, a very wide beach and easy walking; at high tide, the water comes closer to the top of the beach
- Activities
- Swimming, supervised sailing, windsurfing, coastal boat fishing, walking, photography
- Safety
- Stay in the lifeguarded area, use the dedicated water sports channels, do not cross the dunes off the paths, watch children despite the calm feel, check the flags and the day’s conditions
- Best time
- With family, during summer lifeguard hours; for calm, early morning or September; for photos, low to mid-tide; for walking, low tide
- Photography
- The top of the dune paths, the wide beach at low tide, the wild ends; late afternoon
- Ideal for
- Peace and quiet, families, lifeguarded swimming, walking, photography, supervised sailing
- Nearby
- Kerhillio, the Erdeven dunes, Kerminihy, the Kerzerho stones, Étel, Plouharnel
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.
- Stay on the marked paths: the dunes are fragile and protected.
- With a dog in summer, head to the Porh Lineneu dog beach.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Wild, peaceful beach in Erdeven, lifeguarded in summer.
Why come here?
The quieter alternative to Kerhillio, with lifeguarded swimming in season, protected dunes and a wide open feel without the same summer crowds.
How much time should I allow?
2 h 30 to a full day.
What is the atmosphere like?
Peaceful, dune-backed, natural and family-friendly.
Is the beach lifeguarded?
Yes, in summer; in 2026, every day from 2 July to 30 August, 12.30 pm to 7 pm.
Are dogs allowed?
Not from 15 March to 15 September; the Porh Lineneu dog beach is the exception.
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