- Shelter
- N, NE, E
- Seabed
- rock, sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the Kaolins beach at Ploemeur on the southern Brittany coast, west of Lorient.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south clear of the offshore rocks. Mixed rock and sand bottom, so drop the anchor on a sand patch. Sheltered from N, NE and E winds, exposed to the southerly sector.
Practical
No moorings or services at the beach. Lomener harbour 2.7 NM to the SE and Guidel 3.4 NM to the NW for shelter.
Ashore
The beach takes its name from the former kaolin quarry above the cliffs, worked until the late 20th century. Coastal path GR 34 runs along the clifftop.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 47.72145, -3.49065 (47°43.29'N 3°29.44'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east winds
- Seabed
- rock, sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.8/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Plage de Kaolins lies at 47°43.29'N 3°29.44'W, that is 47.72145, -3.49065 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Plage de Kaolins sheltered from?
Plage de Kaolins is sheltered from north, north-east, east winds.
Can you anchor at Plage de Kaolins?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage de Kaolins.
How do boaters rate Plage de Kaolins?
Plage de Kaolins is rated 4.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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