Plage de la Courance is a picturesque beach located in the city of Saint-Nazaire, France. It is nestled between the butte du Chat and the pointe de l’Eve, offering a large expanse of sand surrounded by cliffs. The beach is particularly favoured by surfers due to its strong waves.
During the summer months, the beach tends to be busy with visitors and a lifeguard station operates to ensure safety. Despite the crowd, the beach maintains a sense of tranquility and space, providing an enjoyable and peaceful atmosphere for visitors.
The beach is also recognized for its cleanliness, contributing to its pleasant environment. Also, it is known for the friendly and welcoming community that adds to the overall positive experience for visitors.
For those planning a visit, Plage de la Courance can be accessed from the center of Saint-Marc-sur-Mer by taking the road towards St-Nazaire along the coast. There is a significant parking area available on the right side of the road for convenience. While the beach is supervised, it's important to note that lifeguard services are not available in the late afternoon.
Plage de la Courance amenities include parking.
Best restaurants near Plage de la Courance include Antre Pote's, Café Concert Le Centre Saint Nazaire, Restaurant De La Plage De M. Hulot and La Mouette.
Visitor reviews highlight the beauty and cleanliness of the beach, with many appreciating its tranquility and friendly atmosphere. The beach is also praised for being not too crowded and offering isolated spots for visitors. However, some visitors have expressed concerns about the lack of lifeguards in the late afternoon.
If you’re planning a trip to Plage de la Courance, consider staying in the nearby town of Saint-Nazaire, which offers a variety of accommodation options. Many visitors also choose to stay in Saint-Marc-sur-Mer, which is known for its charming atmosphere and is conveniently close to the beach.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 47.239793 / Longitude: -2.272252
Plage de la Courance is located in Pays de la Loire. The following map of Plage de la Courance shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 12.9°C/24°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 22°C |
| Sea Temperature | 14.5 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.8 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 07:04/21:10 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 12.9 hrs |
| UV Index | 6.2 |
| Cloud Cover | 66% |
| Speed | 19.9 km/h |
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| Gusts | 40.7 km/h |
| Direction | NE |
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