Grande Plage Beach in Port-Louis - France
Information on the Grande Plage Beach in Port-Louis (France)
Description and location of the Grande Plage Beach in Port-Louis (56290)
Our opinion on the Grande Plage Beach
Port Louis’ Grande Plage Beach is located near the citadel behind the fortifications. This is an artificial beach made by Louis-Philippe's wife (1830-1848). This is why it is frequently nicknamed the royal beach. Before that, the beach existed (with less sand) and was nicknamed Grand Sablon.
This long 200 meters ‘beach has a restaurant directly situated on the sand and a row of 116 bathing cabins. In the summer season, it has a lifeguard station and is equipped for people with reduced mobility (tyralo and carpet provided on the sand). Please note that dogs are not allowed on this beach. Nice view of Larmor-Plage on one side and Gâvres on the other
To go to this beach, follow the direction for the Citadel. There are several car parks before arriving at the beach. Access is through a door built in the fortifications.
Characteristics of the Grande Plage Beach
Type of beach
- Creek
- Shade
- Lawn
- Pebbles
- Sand
- Cement
Equipment on the beach
- Handicap accessible
- Swimming pool
- Kids Club
- Shower
- Mattress rental
- Free parking
- Payed parking
- Paddle boats
- Lifeguards in season
- Restaurants
- WC
Recreation
- Beach volleyball
- Nautical Center
- Sand Yachting
- Nursery
- Fishing
- Nautical sports
- Surfing
- Scuba diving
- Kitesurfing
Location
- Difficult access
- Nude beach
- Wild beach
- Near city center
Miscellaneous
- Barbecues permitted
- Dogs allowed
- Smoke-free beach
Photos of the Grande Plage Beach
Nice sandy beach located close to the Citadel of Port-Louis. In the background of the photo, we begin to see the coast of Gâvres (the two towns are separated by the Bay of Locmalo).
All along the walls, there are 116 bathing cabins.
This beach is surrounded by fortifications. In fact, it is an artificial beach made in the 1830s by Louis-Philippe's wife.
You can access this beach through a small door in the fortifications. You arrive directly at a restaurant on the sand. Opposite, is Larmor-Plage.
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