Kerleven beachfine white sand
La Forêt-Fouesnant’s main beach is a kilometre-long stretch of fine sand. Largely sheltered from the wind, Kerleven beach is ideal for swimming and relaxing.
Water sports activities
Kerleven beach is the ideal place to enjoy the sea and sunshine while taking part in a variety of water sports. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or just looking to relax, there’s something for everyone: water-walking, towed buoys, kitesurfing, paddle-boarding, kayaking…
Fishing on foot
Fishing on foot is not recommended on Kerleven beach. For further information.
Nature outings to discover the foreshore are organised by the tourist office.
Kerleven beach regulations
- In July and August, Kerleven beach is supervised and accessible to people with reduced mobility. A tiralo and a hippocampus are available at the lifeguard post (open from the last Saturday before the summer school holidays to the penultimate Sunday of the summer holidays from 1.30pm to 7.30pm).
- Smoking is not permitted on the beaches ( decree 2025-582 ).
- The ARS advises against shellfish collecting on Kerleven beach.
- Under municipal decree no. 2025-002 PA, dogs and other domestic animals are banned from the beaches of La Forêt-Fouesnant all year round. Horses are permitted on the foreshore from 1 October to 31 May.
- Regulations concerning beach activities: municipal by-law no. 2025-002 PA,
- Monitoring of bathing water quality.
