Plage du Saussaye — Attraction in Metropolitan France

Gorgeous little strip of beach with very few plastic particles all over (let's keep it that way). There seem to be a few walking trails around and less crowded as the nearby Pointe de Grouin. I wouldn't advise unaccompanied swimming because the currents are strong though. Lovely little ocean pools (seemingly miniature ecosystems on their own) to be found in between the rocks on the sides but keep in mind the tides when going on a...

Beautiful beach, heavily affected by tides. When I visited the sea was full of seaweed, which made it somewhat unpleasant to swim.

You arrive through a hike along the grand rondonne 34, or from a closer-by parking spot. In any case, that guarantees fewer people will come, which is always...

Superbe petite plage isolée dans une zone protégée et entourée de sentiers pour se promener. Il n'y a pas trop de monde. La baignade n'est pas surveillée et peut être dangereuse en cas de gros temps. La plage est bordée d'une falaise et de rochers qui permettent de chercher des coquillages à marée basse. La baignade est plus sympathique en marée haute car on profite plus du sable car à marée basse des cailloux au bord de la mer peuvent gêner les pieds voire faire mal. Pas de restaurant ni rien autour on vient vraiment ici pour la baignade ou observer le paysage mais pas pour...