#518 European Rank

Plage de la Conche des Baleines

Île de Ré, France•Atlantic Ocean• Best Season: June, July, August, September

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EDITORIAL SCORE

4.34/ 5.0

SEA TEMPERATURE

20°C

August 30-year average

DAILY BUDGET

€57/day

SAND & SHORELINE

Golden Sand

Gradual Drop

Sea Temperature by Month

30-year monthly averages for Île de Ré · NOAA satellite data

Swipe 12 months ⇄

Refreshing Plunge

Jan

10.6°C

Air 16°C

Feb

9.8°C

Air 17°C

Mar

10.4°C

Air 19°C

Apr

12.2°C

Air 22°C

May

14.8°C

Air 25°C

Jun

17.6°C

Air 28°C

Jul

19.4°C

Air 30°C

Peak

Aug

20.0°C

Air 30°C

Sep

18.7°C

Air 28°C

Oct

17.0°C

Air 25°C

Nov

14.6°C

Air 21°C

Dec

12.2°C

Air 18°C

Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology

Peak 20.0°C in August · cold-water plunge / wetsuit season

30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all France Sea Temperatures

Score Breakdown

Scenery & Setting4.6 / 5

Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.5 / 5

Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5

Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5

Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5

Affordability & Fair Pricing4.2 / 5

About Plage de la Conche des Baleines

A huge pale crescent under the gaze of the Baleines lighthouse, on Île de Ré's wild side.

Key Beach Facts

Official Records

•Access: Accessible by bicycle via Île de Ré's cycle network and by road with car parks at Saint-Clément-des-Baleines and Les Portes-en-Ré.

•Protected Status / Environment: Backed by the protected Lizay pine forest and natural coastal dunes with monitored bathing water quality.

•Notable Feature: Sweeping crescent of fine sand stretching near the iconic Phare des Baleines lighthouse, celebrated for wild Atlantic scenery.

Official Tourism Authorities:iledere.com france.fr

Amenities & Facilities

Bathrooms

Showers

Free Parking

Yes

Food / Tavernas

Yes

Good for Kids

Dog Friendly

Yes

Lifeguard on Duty

Sunbed & Umbrella Rentals

Natural Cliff/Pine Shade

Yes

Wheelchair Accessible

Snorkeling & Watersports

Yes

Nudist / FKK Friendly

Getting There & Local Notes

Getting there:

Located near Île de Ré. Accessible via regional coastal roads (46.245°N, -1.560°E).

•Open Atlantic bathing, watched in summer.

•Pine woods, whale-name legends and the Baleines lighthouse.

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

INTL · 40m drive

Convenient highway or local transit access across Île de Ré, France.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plage de la Conche des Baleines

What is the water temperature at Plage de la Conche des Baleines?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Plage de la Conche des Baleines averages 20°C (68°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Plage de la Conche des Baleines?

Plage de la Conche des Baleines is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in Île de Ré, France.

Is Plage de la Conche des Baleines good for families with kids?

Plage de la Conche des Baleines has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.

Are there parking and facilities at Plage de la Conche des Baleines?

Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.

Getting Around & Activities

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