When temperatures rise, there’s nothing like the sea air to escape the summer heat. Between dunes and pine forest, the Plage de l’Océan stretches for several kilometers. A popular beach for families, board sports enthusiasts and holidaymakers in search of space and nature.
A large family beach with natural charm
In Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, the Plage de l’Océan is one of the most most beautiful beaches in Loire-Atlantique. Wild, spacious and unspoilt, it’s a natural wonder. Surrounded by pine trees and bordered by dunes, the long Brevin beach offers a calm, relaxing environment.
On the seafront, a number of snack bars, toilets and play areas complete the facilities. A beach club welcomes children in July and August, with games, entertainment and supervised swimming.
Parents, remember to pass by the lifeguard station as soon as you arrive on the beach. The lifeguards will provide you with free identification bracelets: simply write your name and address on them and attach them to your child’s wrist. It’s a simple gesture, for added peace of mind when swimming. Colorful totems also line the beach to help children (and adults!) find their way around easily.
A supervised beach all summer long
During the summer season, the Plage de l’Océan is supervised. A 300-meter-wide bathing area is marked out to the north of the line of the allée des Vignes. The beach has also been awarded the Handiplage label, with a tiralo and a seahorse chair available. Easy access thanks to wooden decking and a duckboard walkway.
Water sports for all tastes
The Plage de l’Océan is also a popular spot for sports enthusiasts. Windsurfing, bodyboarding, sand yachting, paddleboarding… The Saint-Brevin Nautical Center, located on the Pointeau site, just a stone’s throw from the beach, offers introductory courses, workshops and equipment rental.
At low tide, the foreshore is wide open, perfect for barefoot strolls, watching for sea creatures with the kids, or poking around in the sand in search of shells. At the end of the day, kite-flying enthusiasts will be delighted by the constant coastal wind.
Where is Plage de l’Océan?
Plage de l’Océan is located along Boulevard de l’Océan in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, about 1 km from the town center.Access is easy on foot, by bike or by car from the town center or surrounding campsites. You’ll find plenty of shops, cafés and restaurants.
Services and equipment
When you arrive, there’s no need to worry about parking : a parking lot is located right next to the main entrance. The beach is also lined with cycle paths, perfect for those who want to cycle to the beach. Benches line the Boulevard de l’Océan, and public toilets are just a stone’s throw from the beach.
Please note: dogs are not allowed on the beach on weekends and public holidays from May 1 to September 30, nor continuously from June 15 to September 15.
Things to do in the vicinity of Plage de l’Océan
In between swims, here’s what you can do during your day at the Plage de l’Océan in St-brevin.
- Walk along the Promenade de l’Océan : a lovely 1 km stroll to the nautical center. The path, accessible to all, alternates between a wooden footbridge and a stabilized surface, with a breathtaking view of the ocean all along the way. Departure point: Place René Guy Cadou, Boulevard de l’Océan (Tourist Office).
- Take a ride on the Ferris wheel that sets up all summer long near the beach.
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Loire estuary and ocean from Plage verte, boulevard de l’Océan.
Book your vacation just a stone’s throw from the beach
Located not far from the Ocean beach, our St-Brevin campsite welcomes you in the heart of a pretty pine forest. Everything you need for a pleasant camping holiday by the sea in Loire-Atlantique ! Comfortable accommodation and spacious pitches just a stone’s throw from the ocean, as well as a heated swimming pool, sports activities and family entertainment.