Pont-l'Abbe - all beaches

This beach is truly stunning. It's definitely not for those who are looking for a commercialized holiday experience with endless shops selling plastic beach toys, neon lights, and huge ice cream parlors. However, it's incredibly clean and has a few really great restaurants and local shops. The morning walk to the bakery is especially enjoyable and hasn't been ruined by the effects of mass tourism.

This beach is located between Saint Guenolé and La Torche and is prohibited for swimming except on the Saint Guenolé side. On the other side, there is no surveillance, strong currents, and presence of baïnes, so it is reserved for kitesurfing. The beach is vast with moor, previous dunes, and sand. It is a wild and unspoiled place. At low tide, it has a width of around half a kilometer of fine sand, perfect for morning walks. The foreshore is wide and full of curiosity, and the rocky parts are an incredible biotope that the ocean reveals in the morning. There is an important colony of common terns, making it a favorite beach for many. The sunsets are divine!

This beach is absolutely stunning, one of the most beautiful I've ever been to. The sand is incredibly light and has a subtle glimmer from the quartz, which adds a touch of sparkle when the sun hits it. The water is crystal clear and has a gorgeous turquoise hue, although it remains refreshingly cool even during the peak of summer. That's where its amazing color comes from, naturally. Whenever I visit the Atlantic, I always make sure to bring my 2mm shorty, and it proves to be very handy here. The beach has a gentle slope, making it perfect for swimming and engaging in water sports like windsurfing.

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This beach is really lovely with great parking options available. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire bay from here. Additionally, the harbor with its stunning sailing ships is just a short distance away on the other side of the "island". The sunsets here are truly breathtaking.

When I first relocated to Quimper a decade ago in 2011, a friend of mine introduced me to this beach. It's a bit off the beaten path, and finding a parking spot can be quite challenging, but it's absolutely breathtaking. Stretching for 3.5km, the beach is long, shallow, and covered in soft sand (I've run its entire length countless times). I visit during the winter for my runs and in the summer for swimming. It never gets overly crowded, making it a perfect beach for families with its gentle waters and predictable tides. Even though it's a well-known local gem, it remains the best-kept secret in the area. Last night, I experienced a high tide (thanks to the blue moon) and the waves were a bit choppy. Nevertheless, it was an incredible swim. During high tide, accessing the beach itself becomes a bit more challenging as the water reaches the man-made wave breaks, but it's still a short walk to the whitest sand I've ever laid eyes on. When the tide is low, there's more beach than there will ever be people to fill it. Simply magnificent.