As the mercury continues to rise in the capital, we’re all dreaming of a cool beach getaway. But what if we told you that there was a hidden beach just 4 hours from Paris by train, bathed in crystal-clear turquoise waters? A beach lined with immaculate white sand, a world away from the summer crowds. Let’s set off together to discover this Breton marine nugget, as secret as it is dazzling. A little haven of peace that rivals the idyllic beaches of the Seychelles or the Maldives in beauty and serenity.
A white-sand beach that has nothing to envy those of the Maldives… just a stone’s throw from Paris.
Béniguet is a natural setting on the banks of the Aber-Benoît, in the heart of North Finistère, in Saint-Pabu to be precise. Here, Brittany becomes Caribbean: the dunes embrace the ocean, the sandbanks draw beautiful curves, and the sea is adorned with a thousand blue reflections. More than a postcard setting, this dreamlike landscape is like a moving painting, changing with each tide, like a living watercolor.
And getting to the heart of this Breton jewel is well worth the effort. The beach is accessible by a narrow path and has no tourist facilities (no toilets, no showers). There’s just the sea, the sand, the sky… and it’s everything you’d dream of, really. Yes, that’s the charm of Béniguet beach: an immersion in pure Breton nature. In fact, at high tide, the sand disappears almost entirely, leaving only a thin golden ribbon between two waters. Another noteworthy natural beauty: a hedge of hydrangeas in bloom lining the beach, offering onlookers a backdrop worthy of an Impressionist canvas.
A wealth of biodiversity
Béniguet is not just a place for bathing in the translucent sea and relaxing on the warm sand, but also for its exceptional fauna. The fresh and salt waters are home to numerous crabs, starfish, anemones and even a few dolphins. This dream beach is also bordered by the island of the same name, l’île de Béniguet. 2 km long, it has been a nature reserve since 1993 and is off-limits to the public, with the exception of its beaches. The island boasts a rare and well-preserved flora. Sea cabbage, rock patience, ancient lichens… A thousand natural beauties await the aesthete’s gaze.
An archaeological site on the island of Béniguet
Béniguet is also a fascinating archaeological site. In 2021, researchers took up residence here in search of remains. And the discoveries were fruitful: carved bones, Bronze Age pottery, prehistoric skulls… and even an incredible patchwork of shells! So many discoveries testifying to an ancient and rich human life, buried in the sand dunes for over 4,000 years…
A beach of white sand and turquoise water not far from Paris.A postcard between sea and sky…
A white sand beach like in the Seychelles or the Maldives, just a stone’s throw from Paris? Yes, this sweet dream becomes reality at Béniguet, a beach sheltered from the world. A veritable island of coolness for bathing, conducive to contemplation and letting go. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, this wild nugget of a refuge is waiting to welcome you. So, are you ready to plant your parasol in the white sand of this sublime Breton beach?
📍 Where to find us? Saint-Pabu, North Finistère
🕝 About 4 hours from Paris by train
🌊 Tip: Check tide times before setting off