Saint-Coulomb: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Saint-Coulomb looks out over 14 kilometres of coastline, accompanied by the GR34 long-distance hiking trail. From the Pointe du Meinga, views extend along the coast from Cap Fréhel to the Pointe du Grouin; the point itself is a protected natural area rising 46 metres above the sea.

Coast and nature

Plage des Chevrets beach stretches along a dune tombolo connecting the Pointe du Meinga with Île Besnard. The islets of Petit Chevrêt and Grand Chevrêt form a nature reserve and are home to wall lizards, shags, terns and gulls. Saint-Coulomb also lies within the Natura 2000 protected zone extending from Cancale to Saint-Malo.

Different coastal landscapes can be found along the water: Plage des Dunes du Port has a small natural harbour with a designated anchorage, while Plage de la Touesse is sheltered from the prevailing winds and has fine sand. Inland, Étang Sainte-Suzanne covers 17 hectares and offers opportunities for freshwater fishing.

Paths by the sea

The GR34 crosses Saint-Coulomb along the former customs officers’ path between Rothéneuf and the Pointe du Grouin. Along the way, there are views of the coastal landscape and, in clear weather, the Îles Chausey.

A coastal path between Havre du Lupin and La Touesse beach, designated as an FFRandonnée hike, alternates between rocky outcrops and sandy beaches and offers glimpses of the Malouinières of wealthy shipowners. The 6.5-kilometre GR34 hike between Saint-Coulomb and Cancale passes fine sandy beaches and significant architectural heritage such as Fort du Guesclin. The small fort was built between 1756 and 1758 to protect the coast from English landings; the island of Fort du Guesclin is privately owned and cannot be visited.

The digital tour of the Malouinières and monuments of Saint-Coulomb can be explored on foot, by bicycle or by car using QR codes, providing historical and architectural information. Circuit no. 4 passes by Étang Sainte-Suzanne.

Culture and history

The Lupin tidal mill was built around 1180 and is considered the oldest in Brittany; today, it is represented only by the surviving causeway. The writer Colette spent the summers from 1910 to 1924 at Villa de Roz-Ven; the place inspired, among other works, her novel Le Blé en Herbe. The ruins of Plessis-Bertrand include imposing remains surrounded by large moats; an underground room was discovered during the work.

Ville Bague is open to visitors. The Malouinière de la Ville Bague includes the Sainte-Sophie chapel, built in 1660. Chapelle Saint-Vincent is the municipality’s only Frairienne chapel.

Other places in the same wider destination: Janzé, Le Tiercent, La Fontenelle, Bruz, Louvigné-Du-Désert, Cuguen, Sixt, Étrelles.

To the wider travel overview: Ille-Et-Vilaine.