Minimes Beach, Recreational beach in La Rochelle, France.
The 200-meter sandy beach stretches between a marina and the Minimes point, bordered by a pine forest and offering views of Fort Boyard.
The beach development followed the expansion of La Rochelle's maritime infrastructure, transforming from a natural coastline into a structured recreational area.
Local water sports enthusiasts gather at a designated section behind the dike for windsurfing and small boat activities throughout the year.
Summer visitors benefit from lifeguard supervision, disabled access facilities, showers, toilets, and a large parking area with sea bus connections.
The beach provides a clear view of a replica of the Lighthouse of the End of the World alongside the neighboring islands.
Location: La Rochelle
GPS coordinates: 46.14062,-1.17137
Latest update: March 10, 2025 14:42
La Rochelle presents photography opportunities at its medieval towers, historical port, and coastal areas. The city features architectural monuments from the Renaissance period, maritime structures, and public spaces. Visitors can photograph the towers guarding the harbor, the clock gate, traditional fishing structures, and the modern Nelson Mandela bridge.
The region around La Rochelle offers numerous ideas for family outings, including the Aquarium with its 12,000 marine animals, the medieval Towers, and Fort Boyard. The area features several museums, such as the Maritime Museum and the New World Museum, as well as beaches and islands like Ré and Oléron. Visitors can explore the Old Port, natural parks, local product markets, and historical monuments like the Grosse Horloge and Saint-Louis Cathedral.
Lighthouse at the End of the World
673 m
Aquarium de La Rochelle
2.1 km
Vieux-Port de La Rochelle
2.2 km
Tour de la Lanterne
2 km
Les Minimes
559 m
Tour de la Chaîne
2.2 km
Musée maritime de La Rochelle
1.9 km
Parc Animalier Charles-Édouard Beltremieux
2 km
France I
1.9 km
Prefecture hotel of Charente-Maritime
2.2 km
Musée des modèles réduits
1.7 km
Clocher Saint-Jean de la Rochelle
2.1 km
Plage de la Concurrence
1.8 km
Parc Charruyer
2 km
Casino Municipal
1.7 km
Bastion du Gabut
2.1 km
Porte des deux moulins de la rochelle
1.9 km
Villa Alsace, La Rochelle
1.9 km
Hôtel des Durand de la Vaux-Martin
2.1 km
Slipway
1.8 km
Plage de Roux
2 km
Passerelle Nelson Mandela
1.5 km
Richelieu lighthouse
854 m
Église du Sacré-Cœur de La Rochelle
2.2 km
The Wave
1.7 km
World War I Memorial
1.7 km
Fortifications maritimes de La Rochelle
2.1 km
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