Minimes Beach, Recreational beach in La Rochelle, France.

Minimes Beach is a sandy beach in La Rochelle situated between a marina and the Minimes point, framed by pine trees on its inland side. The shoreline looks toward Fort Boyard and nearby islands across the water.

The beach lies on the northern edge of La Rochelle, about 400 km southwest of Paris, on the Atlantic coast facing the Pertuis Breton strait. The local climate is mild: average temperatures run from 4 °C in February to 22 °C in August, with roughly 1,048 mm of rain a year, heaviest in November.

Water sports enthusiasts regularly gather here to windsurf and sail small boats, especially in a sheltered area behind the dike. The steady presence of locals has made this beach a meeting place for people who spend time on the water.

During warmer months, lifeguards are on duty here, with showers, toilets, and a spacious parking area available for visitors. Accessible facilities are in place for people with mobility needs, and water taxis connect to other coves and islands.

The beach sits on the Baie de La Rochelle, whose waters stay around 13 °C on average and see about 1,048 mm of rain a year, with August the warmest month at roughly 22 °C. The shore faces open water toward Fort Boyard and the nearby islands.