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A station like no other

Sables-d'Or-les-Pins to Fréhel

Fréhel and Sables-d'Or-les-Pins have something to charm holidaymakers who like to alternate calm, wide open spaces, breathtaking views and varied activities.

One of the best spots to recharge your batteries!

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The essentials of Fréhel

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St Hilaire Chapel of Pléhérel Beach

Pleherel-Plage

La Pointe aux Chèvres is the ideal photo spot for a photo of Cap Fréhel! The view of the beach of Anse du Croc & Cap Fréhel is to die for.
Don't miss the chapel of Vieux-Bourg, built on Pointe aux Chèvres, 40 meters above the sea, this chapel is the remains of the old parish church of Pléhérel. It is rich in 12 polychrome statues from the 16th and 17th centuries, a painted vault and old paintings.

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Pléherel beach in Brittany
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Sables d’Or les Pins in Brittany
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Sables d’Or les Pins in Brittany

Sables-d'Or-les-Pins

Sables-d'Or-les-Pins is a "health" resort like no other. Architecture of the 20s, wooded paths, and excessive ambitions make the history of the resort.

La beach, immense and golden, offers itself as an oasis of softness between the capes of Erquy and Fréhel. Called the Grève du Minieu, 3 km long, it is a great playground for sand yachting, kitesurfing or windsurfing.
A few steps away, let yourself be enchanted by the lagoon, ideal for kayak or paddle outings, or a place for jogging, walking, observation, swimming, and letting go.

Soft mobility to discover the resort? On foot, on horseback, by bike, or by rosalie, all means are good to go green in Brittany!🌿

A little bit of history

At the very beginning of the 20th century, what would become, in the space of a few years, the seaside resort of Sables-d'Or-les-Pins, was still only an immense area of ​​dunes covered with Oyats and planted with pine trees: the “Minieu strike”. Just a few years before the start of the First World War, Roland Brouard, developer, discovered the magnificent site of the Sables-d'Or-les-Pins resort. He then dreamed of creating an avant-garde seaside resort dedicated mainly to leisure, well-being and nature. And, as if emerging from the sands, in the 20s, villas, hotels, casino, golf and little train replace the large dunes which have now disappeared. The climatic and tourist resort of Sables-d'Or-les-Pins was to be the rival of La Baule and Deauville.
But the crisis of 1929, automobile development and climatic instability associated with a short season will lead to the bankruptcy of the project before it gets a second wind after the Second World War.

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Large beach Sables d’Or les Pins in Brittany

Port a la Duc

Port à la Duc is a village at the mouth of the Frémur river at the bottom of the bay of La Fresnaye.

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Pléboulle in Brittany

When passing Port à la Duc, the eye is irresistibly drawn to this bay with its mysterious aspects. This one presents thanks to the tides, a fascinating spectacle, allowing to observe the immense extent of the bouchots and the oyster beds as well as a very large number of birds, in particular from September to March (migratory birds, wintering).

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Pléboulle in Brittany

Activities for all ! 

Fréhel offers many leisure activities:

 

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Greenway Brittany: bike ride along the coast at Sable d'or les pins
Explore Fréhel and its surroundings on foot or by bike 

 There are many possibilities for you to explore this destination; on foot or by bike, the choice is yours!

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Surfing Sables-d’Or-les-Pins Fréhel
Indulge in many water sports 

The perfect spot to practice many nautical activities such as catamaran, kayak, wing foil or even windsurfing, and why not learn to surf! 

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Horse riding on the beach in Brittany
Escape on horseback

Enjoy a horseback ride on the beach or on the country lanes, your mount will take you through the woods and paths, discovering the richness of the place and its magnificent landscapes.

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Tease the little ball

18-hole course, links between sea and land, open all year round to play, learn golf, improve your skills, relax in the club house and taste the local gastronomy.

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Rosalie Sables d'Or les Pins
Rent a Rosalie

These fun cycles allow you to pedal alone or with others on the same vehicle. Riding a rosalie is a super eco-friendly way to get around with others, laughter and aches guaranteed!

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The good idea: the sand yacht

Take advantage of the large stretches of sand to try your hand at sand yachting in Sables-d'Or-les-Pins ! It only takes a few minutes to tame your tank. After a few explanations, and in harmony with the elements, you can head to the beach, your new play area! Let's go for a race with the wind on your new sand racer! And as a bonus: the nautical center is eco-responsible! 🌿

Nautical center of Fréhel

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