What is the water and sand quality of the Plage de Bretteville?

The coastline of Plage de Bretteville is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Plage de Bretteville?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage de Bretteville, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Plage de Bretteville is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Plage de Bretteville good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.The waves in the Plage de Bretteville are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Plage de Bretteville for swimming is positive.

Is the Plage de Bretteville good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Plage de Bretteville secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Plage de Bretteville is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage de Bretteville?

The bar is located right on the Plage de Bretteville.There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Belle Mer is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage de Bretteville?

There are 164 places to stay in the Plage de Bretteville area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage de Bretteville include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=418297&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Angleterre</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=299723&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel de la Gare</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=321813&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Premiere Classe Cherbourg Tourlaville</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6711446&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Nouveau - L'instant Passion - Love Room</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=768854&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Appart Titanic Cherbourg Centre Port</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5301032&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">CHE grand F2 droit plein centre sweet home</a></li></ul>

How far is the Plage de Bretteville from parking?

The Plage de Bretteville has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Plage de Bretteville?

There are 4 attractions near Plage de Bretteville that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Hunebed - Dolmen located in 1.4 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plage de Bretteville (Manche) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Plage de Bretteville (Manche) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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Plage de Bretteville

Bretteville Beach

Bretteville, France

7.4

#47 out of 97 in Normandy 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Le Grand Heu • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Playground Aire de jeux

3.7km

Park Jardins Familiaux

3.7km

Park Espace Georges Fatôme

3.8km

Hiking Area Oeuvre éphémère

3.9km

Park Bagatelle park

4.6km

Park Cherbourg Public Garden

6.6km

Zoo Parc Animalier Saint Martin Montaigu La Brisette

9.8km

Restaurant La Belle Mer

8.6 - Excellent 120m

Restaurant A L'Abri Des Flots

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Le Rôt d'la Mé

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar La Maison Rouge

8.4 - Very good 2.6km

Restaurant Le Collignon Restaurant

7.4 - Good 2.6km

Restaurant Brasserie Le Brick

7.8 - Very good 2.6km

Restaurant Au Rendez-Vous des Fontaines

8.8 - Excellent 3.3km

Fast Food Restaurant Rayan kebab Kebab De La Place Tourlaville

8.8 - Excellent 3.3km

Restaurant Le Rockambol

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

1.2km

Supermarket Coccinelle express

3.3km

Supermarket Bettouche Nacer

3.3km

Bakery Boulangerie Artisan Petit Jean - Les Tourelles

8.6 - Excellent 3.8km

Supermarket U Express Tourlaville

3.9km

Liquor Store V and B Cherbourg

9.2 - Excellent 4.7km

Store Napoleon Statue

6.8km

Tourist Attraction Le Becquet, Feu Antérieur

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Hunebed - Dolmen

5.6 - Pleasant 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Graff Dessin Tigre

10 - Exceptional 2km

Tourist Attraction Œuvre éphémère

10 - Exceptional 2km

Tourist Attraction Graff retour vers le futur

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Graff

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Digue Est de la rade

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Ravalet Castle

9.4 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Fort de l'Ile Pelée, Tourlaville

8.8 - Excellent 4.1km

Movie Theater CINÉMA CGR Cherbourg

5.8km

Movie Theater Cinéma Cgr Cherbourg Odéon

6.7km

Historical Landmark Batterie du Brulay

3.6km

Historical Landmark Lighthouse du Cap Levi (1854-58), 29m tall

5.5km

Historical Landmark Batterie Du Roule

6.6km

Historical Landmark Fort des Couplets

9.5km

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About

Plage de Bretteville is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 26th place out of 51 beaches in the Manche region 67.9 km away from its center, the city of Saint-Lo. It is one of the beaches of Le Grand Heu settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Located within the settlement

Le Grand Heu • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Playground Aire de jeux

3.7km

Park Jardins Familiaux

3.7km

Park Espace Georges Fatôme

3.8km

Hiking Area Oeuvre éphémère

3.9km

Park Bagatelle park

4.6km

Park Cherbourg Public Garden

6.6km

Zoo Parc Animalier Saint Martin Montaigu La Brisette

9.8km

Restaurant La Belle Mer

8.6 - Excellent 120m

Restaurant A L'Abri Des Flots

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Le Rôt d'la Mé

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar La Maison Rouge

8.4 - Very good 2.6km

Restaurant Le Collignon Restaurant

7.4 - Good 2.6km

Restaurant Brasserie Le Brick

7.8 - Very good 2.6km

Restaurant Au Rendez-Vous des Fontaines

8.8 - Excellent 3.3km

Fast Food Restaurant Rayan kebab Kebab De La Place Tourlaville

8.8 - Excellent 3.3km

Restaurant Le Rockambol

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

1.2km

Supermarket Coccinelle express

3.3km

Supermarket Bettouche Nacer

3.3km

Bakery Boulangerie Artisan Petit Jean - Les Tourelles

8.6 - Excellent 3.8km

Supermarket U Express Tourlaville

3.9km

Liquor Store V and B Cherbourg

9.2 - Excellent 4.7km

Store Napoleon Statue

6.8km

Tourist Attraction Le Becquet, Feu Antérieur

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Hunebed - Dolmen

5.6 - Pleasant 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Graff Dessin Tigre

10 - Exceptional 2km

Tourist Attraction Œuvre éphémère

10 - Exceptional 2km

Tourist Attraction Graff retour vers le futur

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Graff

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Digue Est de la rade

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Ravalet Castle

9.4 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Fort de l'Ile Pelée, Tourlaville

8.8 - Excellent 4.1km

Movie Theater CINÉMA CGR Cherbourg

5.8km

Movie Theater Cinéma Cgr Cherbourg Odéon

6.7km

Historical Landmark Batterie du Brulay

3.6km

Historical Landmark Lighthouse du Cap Levi (1854-58), 29m tall

5.5km

Historical Landmark Batterie Du Roule

6.6km

Historical Landmark Fort des Couplets

9.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Scenic Holiday Home in Fermanville near Sea

3.2km from the beach

8.1 Very good

Scenic Holiday Home in Fermanville near Sea

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Le Bruley • 3.4km from center

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5.1km from the beach

6.6 Good

Premiere Classe Cherbourg Tourlaville

Hotel

Hameau Saint-Jean • 4.9km from center

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6km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Nouveau - L'instant Passion - Love Room

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Le Grand Heu • 5.7km from center

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6.8km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Appart Titanic Cherbourg Centre Port

Entire Apartment

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin • 6.5km from center

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7.3km from the beach

BOAT APPART TITANIC Cherbourg motor yacht a quai ROSE STAR

Boat/Cruise

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin • 6.9km from center

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7.6km from the beach

6.9 Good

Hotel Campanile Cherbourg - La Glacerie

Hotel

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin • 7.4km from center

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7.6km from the beach

7 Good

Hotel Angleterre

Hotel

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin • 7.3km from center

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7.7km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Hotel de la Gare

Hotel

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin • 7.4km from center

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CHE grand F2 droit plein centre sweet home

7.7km from the beach

6.7 Good

CHE grand F2 droit plein centre sweet home

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Le Grand Heu • 7.4km from center

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Chaleureux et spacieux appartement de centre-ville - Lit King Size - NETFLIX

8km from the beach

9 Excellent

Chaleureux et spacieux appartement de centre-ville - Lit King Size - NETFLIX

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Le Grand Heu • 7.7km from center

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8.2km from the beach

6.5 Good

Wing Flat Cherbourg

Entire Apartment

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin • 7.9km from center

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8.4km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

chez mario

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Le Grand Heu • 8.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Le Grand Heu • 460m

Main locality of province

Saint-Lo • 67.9km

Transport

Airport

CER • 3.5km

Bus Station

Le Saie S • 60km

Train Station

Cherbourg Train Station • 7.6km

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Bretteville Beach

Bretteville, France

Playground Aire de jeux

Park Jardins Familiaux

Park Espace Georges Fatôme

Hiking Area Oeuvre éphémère

Park Bagatelle park

Park Cherbourg Public Garden

Zoo Parc Animalier Saint Martin Montaigu La Brisette

Restaurant La Belle Mer

Restaurant A L'Abri Des Flots

Bar Le Rôt d'la Mé

Bar La Maison Rouge

Restaurant Le Collignon Restaurant

Restaurant Brasserie Le Brick

Restaurant Au Rendez-Vous des Fontaines

Fast Food Restaurant Rayan kebab Kebab De La Place Tourlaville

Restaurant Le Rockambol

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

Supermarket Coccinelle express

Supermarket Bettouche Nacer

Bakery Boulangerie Artisan Petit Jean - Les Tourelles

Supermarket U Express Tourlaville

Liquor Store V and B Cherbourg

Store Napoleon Statue

Tourist Attraction Le Becquet, Feu Antérieur

Tourist Attraction Hunebed - Dolmen

Tourist Attraction Graff Dessin Tigre

Tourist Attraction Œuvre éphémère

Tourist Attraction Graff retour vers le futur

Tourist Attraction Graff

Tourist Attraction Digue Est de la rade

Tourist Attraction Ravalet Castle

Tourist Attraction Fort de l'Ile Pelée, Tourlaville

Movie Theater CINÉMA CGR Cherbourg

Movie Theater Cinéma Cgr Cherbourg Odéon

Historical Landmark Batterie du Brulay

Historical Landmark Lighthouse du Cap Levi (1854-58), 29m tall

Historical Landmark Batterie Du Roule

Historical Landmark Fort des Couplets

About

Le Grand Heu, Normandy, Manche

Playground Aire de jeux

Park Jardins Familiaux

Park Espace Georges Fatôme

Hiking Area Oeuvre éphémère

Park Bagatelle park

Park Cherbourg Public Garden

Zoo Parc Animalier Saint Martin Montaigu La Brisette

Restaurant La Belle Mer

Restaurant A L'Abri Des Flots

Bar Le Rôt d'la Mé

Bar La Maison Rouge

Restaurant Le Collignon Restaurant

Restaurant Brasserie Le Brick

Restaurant Au Rendez-Vous des Fontaines

Fast Food Restaurant Rayan kebab Kebab De La Place Tourlaville

Restaurant Le Rockambol

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

Supermarket Coccinelle express

Supermarket Bettouche Nacer

Bakery Boulangerie Artisan Petit Jean - Les Tourelles

Supermarket U Express Tourlaville

Liquor Store V and B Cherbourg

Store Napoleon Statue

Tourist Attraction Le Becquet, Feu Antérieur

Tourist Attraction Hunebed - Dolmen

Tourist Attraction Graff Dessin Tigre

Tourist Attraction Œuvre éphémère

Tourist Attraction Graff retour vers le futur

Tourist Attraction Graff

Tourist Attraction Digue Est de la rade

Tourist Attraction Ravalet Castle

Tourist Attraction Fort de l'Ile Pelée, Tourlaville

Movie Theater CINÉMA CGR Cherbourg

Movie Theater Cinéma Cgr Cherbourg Odéon

Historical Landmark Batterie du Brulay

Historical Landmark Lighthouse du Cap Levi (1854-58), 29m tall

Historical Landmark Batterie Du Roule