Fishing on foot and high tides in Saint-Brieuc
🌊 Spring tides, a spectacle to be experienced in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc
Spring tides are an opportunity to observe spectacular landscapes, but that's not all! Nature activities, shellfish gathering, walks... Autumn is one of the best seasons to enjoy them.
🍂 Any ideas for fall activities in Saint-Brieuc?
🎣 Plan a shellfish gathering trip!
A privileged location in Brittany, the Bay of Saint-Brieuc offers one of the greatest tidal ranges in Europe.
With coefficients that can exceed 80, autumn is the ideal season to put on your boots and go hunting for clams, cockles, or periwinkles.
👉 Good to know: the higher the coefficient, the more the sea retreats, revealing exceptional flora and fauna on the foreshore.
📅 Upcoming high tides in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc
High tides are defined as coefficients between 90 and 120.
⚠️ During high tides, pay attention to the time the tide rises: it comes in quickly and strongly!
📌 Autumn 2025, the spring tides not to be missed:
- From September 8 to 11 (coefficients 101 to 106)
- From October 6 to 10 (coefficients 98 to 110)
- From November 5 to 8 (coefficients 96 to 106)
- From December 5 to 7 (coefficients 95 to 98)
Find best practices, tips, and equipment here.
🌅 Breathtaking landscapes
Beyond the activity, the spring tides offer a unique natural spectacle:
At low tide, the immense foreshores are exposed and transformed into walking areas.
At high tide, the waves crash against the cliffs and Sea walls: the perfect time to get your camera out!
📍 The most beautiful places to observe the spring tides
- Pointe du Roselier in Plérin
- Lermot Beach in Hillion
- Promenade des Rosaires in Plérin
- Langueux Beach
- Pointe de la Béchue in Pordic
- The jetty at the port of Binic-Étables-sur-Mer
- Pointe du Bec de Vir
✨ Whether you're drawn to shellfish gathering or the magic of the seascape, the spring tides in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc are a unique opportunity to (re)discover the power of the ocean... in any season.
Stay at our hotel and restaurant in Saint-Brieuc
Located in the heart of the pedestrian district and close to the port of Saint-Brieuc, our Best Western Le Duguesclin hotel is an excellent starting point for exploring Brittany.
Enjoy Enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere of our comfortable and bright rooms.
Savor delicious seafood and regional Breton dishes in our restaurant, La Taverne.
🌟Discover other activities and tours recommended by our hotel.
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