The final length of beach from Sauveterre towards Brem-sur-mer is
cut off from Le Plage des Dunes by the Chenal du Havre that runs from the north
end of Brem-sur-Mer. This is one of the most under-rated beaches in the
Vendée. Car parking is close to the beach and the short walk beside the small
lake formed by the barrage across the Chenal du Havre is a pleasant place to
picnic or do a spot of fishing. The barrage is in fact a bridge that enables one
to access the beach that extends to Le Plage des Dunes.
This wide expanse
of fine sand is popular out of season by those who like a quiet walk on
virtually deserted sands; it is also popular with beach fishermen.
Though
some surfers use this stretch of beach there have been comments on surf websites
that this is an under-rated beach by the French, as it has all the breaks that
any of the other more popular surfing beaches have, plus easy
parking.