Plage du Moulin-Blanc, Sand beach in Saint-Marc district, Brest, France
Moulin-Blanc beach is a wide sandy shoreline that stretches across three municipalities in the Brest area over several kilometers. The beach provides open spaces for swimming and relaxation with clear views across the water.
The beach emerged as a leisure destination in the early 1900s when Brest developed its urban infrastructure. Its position along the coast made it a natural draw for both residents and visitors over time.
The beach serves as a gathering place where locals walk, swim, and spend time together throughout the day. The rhythm of activity shifts with the seasons and weather, creating different atmospheres from summer crowds to quieter winter visits.
The beach has changing rooms, showers, toilets, and drinking water stations positioned at various points along the shore. Free parking is available near the entrance, making it easy to access and spend time here.
Visitors can watch naval vessels and commercial ships passing in and out of Brest harbor from the beach, adding a maritime element to the experience. This natural viewpoint of maritime traffic makes it distinct from typical coastal beaches.
Location: Brest
Location: Guipavas
Location: Le Relecq-Kerhuon
Address: Moulin Blanc beach, 29200 Brest, France
Phone: +33298442496
GPS coordinates: 48.39700,-4.42900
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44
Brest, a port city in Finistère, has an important maritime and military heritage. The city hosts Océanopolis, an ocean discovery center, several museums including the National Maritime Museum, historical fortifications, and cultural spaces like Les Ateliers des Capucins. The military and commercial port structures the city, complemented by natural sites, beaches, and gardens. Post-war reconstruction architecture coexists with preserved elements like Saint-Malo Street and the Tanguy Tower.
Oceanopolis
887 m
Pont de l'Iroise
2.5 km
Botanical Conservatory of Brest
1.5 km
Garden National Botanical Conservatory of Brest
1.8 km
Vallon du Stang-Alar
1.8 km
Auberge De Jeunesse Du Moulin Blanc
559 m
Les Jetées
2.9 km
Manoir de Lossulien
2.1 km
Square Mariotte
1.3 km
Port de Brest
3.6 km
Église Saint-Marc
1.9 km
Église Notre-Dame du Relecq-Kerhuon
2.6 km
Pont du Forestou
3.1 km
Église Saint-Joseph-du-Pilier-Rouge
3.3 km
Manoir de Ker-Stears
3.1 km
Monument aux administrateurs du Finistère
3.6 km
Mairie de quartier de Saint-Marc
1.9 km
Saint-Marc
1.9 km
Fort du Guelmeur
2.4 km
Laénnec garden
3.5 km
École Saint-Martin
3.7 km
Lavoir de Dour Braz
2 km
Chapelle de l'hôpital Ponchelet
3.1 km
Chapelle du Manoir de Lossulien
2.1 km
Chapelle Sainte-Barbe de Le Relecq-Kerhuon
933 m
Lavoir Saint-Marc
1.9 km
Pilier rouge
3.2 km
Passerelle du Merle Blanc
3.5 kmReviews
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