Plage du Salus, Beach on Île-d'Houat, France

Plage du Salus, also called Treac'h er Salus in Breton, is a beach on the south side of Île-d'Houat. It runs along the isthmus that links the Pointe to the island, mirroring the beach of Gouret. The photograph shows tan sand with shallow channels, low dunes with yellowish-green vegetation, and dark rocky outcrops and grassy headlands bordering the beach.

This beach served as an important mooring point for boats traveling between the mainland and the island throughout maritime history. Its role in island commerce and transportation shaped local development over centuries.

The beach reflects traditional Breton maritime heritage, where local fishermen still practice their trade according to seasonal patterns.

The beach is accessible by ferry from Quiberon with year-round service and seasonal routes from other towns. Visitors should check tide times before visiting, as the beach width and accessibility change significantly throughout the day.

The beach is one of the main mooring sites on the island, lying on the south shore along the isthmus that links the Pointe to Houat, mirroring the beach of Gouret on the opposite side.