Huge sea-water swimming pool
The beach is located on the wall of this corsair city. During low tide you can walk to the island of Petit-Bé and Grand-Bé (where the French writer Chateaubriand is buried). There's a huge sea water swimming pool that forms at low tide, with a diving board! It's a good idea not to have to walk yards and yards to get into the water because of fast rising tides. Like at Mont Saint Michel, be careful if you decide to visit the islands because you can get stranded. There are signs that warn what to do in case you are surprised by the rising tide and strong currents. In the month of August, this beach