Marouillet Beach - Marais d'Yves Beach in Yves - France

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Description and location of the Marouillet Beach - Marais d'Yves Beach in Yves (17340)

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Adresse of the Marouillet Beach - Marais d'Yves Beach : D137 17340 Yves

Between La Rochelle and Rochefort, along the expressway, there is the Marais d’Yves bordered by a long sandy beach of 2 km, nicknamed Marouillet beach or Yves beach. We are in the nature reserve of the Marais d’Yves managed by the League for the Protection of Birds. The environment is very nice (despite the proximity of the two-way road) and the beach slightly away. The place is little known.The beach is large and uncrowded, covered with a mixture of sand and oysters.On the south side, several squares give a picturesque touch.On the other hand, at low tide, swimming is impossible, the sea retreats very far…

Part of the beach is known as naturist (tolerated) with predominantly male attendance. Pretty bad reputation.

Access to the beach is through a rest area on the fast track that connects La Rochelle to Rochefort.Signs indicate the marsh. Free parking and access to the beach by small paths (very fast – less than 200m).

Signs indicate that dogs are allowed on the beach provided they are on leash.

Characteristics of the Marouillet Beach - Marais d'Yves 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 Marouillet Beach - Marais d'Yves Beach

Photo of Marais d'Yves in Charente Maritime - France

Totally preserved environment for this swamp south of La Rochelle.

Access to the beach of Yves in Charente Maritime

Access to the well landscaped beach through the swamps.In the distance, on the left, some fisheries.

Beach in the rough with many shells (mainly oysters).

We are at the bottom of the bay and swimming is impossible at low tide.

Beach of Marouillet in Yves and view on La Rochelle

In the north, we have Châtelaillon Plage then La Rochelle and on the left we see the island of Ré.

The beach is bordered by small dunes and then by the tide.

On the left side, there is a zone reserved for the fisheries.

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Users opinions' on this beach

Users rating given to this beach:

1.4/5, based on 7 users

Not the best beach ever, but better than nothing! added september 11, 2018 by Nick

We came to La Rochelle for a short break and wanted to take our two dogs to the beach. Obviously there are better beaches in La Rochelle - but they do not allow dogs!

Our dogs enjoyed themselves greatly, although I will say it is not a sandy beach - there is a little sand by the entrance, but the vast majority of it is stones and shells. Also, it was low tide and beyond the tide line, it seems to be mostly mud - which our dogs relished the chance to cover themselves in.

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