Plage Saint Efflamm, popularly known as Saint-Efflam, is a scenic beach in the region of Bretagne, France. Named after the celebrated Saint Efflam, the beach offers visitors a taste of natural beauty and tranquility. Its name, Efflamm, is associated with several variations including Eflamm, Efflama, Efflamma, and Efflamez, as well as a diminutive form, Efflamig.
The beach, with its ample space and picturesque view, is a popular destination for various activities such as land yachting, swimming (only during high tide), and walking. Visitors can also enjoy a game of volleyball, thanks to the nets available for public use. For those seeking relaxation, the beach offers picnic tables and chairs where they can sit back and unwind.
Plage Saint Efflamm is also equipped with public toilets and easy access points, adding to the convenience for visitors. It's a pet-friendly destination, making it an ideal spot for dog owners to enjoy a leisurely walk with their pets.
Parking at Plage Saint Efflamm is abundant, accommodating cars and short camper vans. Despite its popularity, the beach manages to maintain a peaceful atmosphere, providing enough space for visitors to enjoy a tranquil walk.
In addition to the beach, Plage Saint Efflamm also features Le Grand Rocher de Saint Eflamm, a large rock formation that serves as a training site for climbers. The site offers short climbing routes ranging from 6 to 8 meters in length, equipped with a few bolts and relays with a single bolt. For safety, climbers are advised to secure themselves with a sling. The site has two small sectors, one offering overhangs of varied difficulty levels, and another for slab climbing. To reach the site, visitors can follow the D786 road from Saint Michel en grève towards Plestin and park at the "Saint Eflamm" sign. From there, a trail starting at the sign indicating the "Site du grand rocher" leads to the climbing area in about 2 minutes.
Whether visitors come for the beach activities, the climbing experience, or simply to bask in the sun, Plage Saint Efflamm offers a quintessential Bretagne experience.
