The Plage de Bon-Secours is a picturesque beach situated within the city limits of Saint-Malo. One of its most prominent features is its pristine waters, which offer excellent conditions for swimming. Enhancing the swimming experience is a distinctive seawater pool, constructed in 1937 by Rene Lesaunier, which allows for swimming irrespective of the tide levels.
The beach's natural characteristics are further defined by its dramatic tides. These can retreat several meters, thus producing a fascinating natural display. Despite its position on the Atlantic, the beach may not be the warmest, but it continues to attract many visitors.
During periods of low tide, the emergence of rock pools provides an additional point of interest for visitors. For safety measures, lifeguards are stationed at the beach until 7 pm.
Being a popular destination, Plage de Bon-Secours can experience high footfall, particularly on favored days. Parking facilities are provided, although finding a spot can sometimes be challenging due to the beach's popularity. Regardless of its high visitation, the beach is well-kept and clean.
Plage de Bon-Secours offers breathtaking vistas of the Bon Secours bay, particularly from the ramparts of the neighboring walled city. Even when sea mist rolls in, the views from the beach remain stunning. Its easy accessibility from the city makes it a highly recommended attraction for anyone visiting Saint-Malo.
Plage de Bon-Secours amenities include parking.
Best restaurants near Plage de Bon-Secours include Timothy, Restaurant Le Petit Bé, Cargo Culte, Restaurant Saint Vincent, Bistro Autour du Beurre Bordier, Café de l’Ouest and Brasserie du Lion D'Or.
Visitor reviews highlight the beauty and cleanliness of the beach, with clear water for swimming and the unique feature of a seawater pool that allows for all-day swimming. The spectacular views from the city walls and the enjoyable tides are also appreciated by visitors. However, some visitors complain about the lack of shade and the cool temperature of the Atlantic.
Visitors to Plage de Bon-Secours in Saint-Malo often stay within the historic walled city itself, which offers a range of accommodations within walking distance to the beach. Many travelers also explore nearby towns like Dinard and Cancale, adding to their itinerary the region's culinary delights and scenic views.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 48.6486694 / Longitude: -2.0292054
Plage de Bon-Secours is located in Brittany. The following map of Plage de Bon-Secours shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 13.3°C/16.9°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 15.2°C |
| Sea Temperature | 17.1 °C |
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| Wave Height | 1.2 m |
| Rain Chance | 93% |
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| Rainfall | 7.9 mm |
| Rain Duration | 5 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:06/22:08 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 7.3 hrs |
| UV Index | 7.05 |
| Cloud Cover | 80% |
| Speed | 38.5 km/h |
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| Gusts | 53.3 km/h |
| Direction | W |
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