Saint-Martin-de-Bréhal Beach in Bréhal is one of the beaches awarded the Blue Flag by Destination Granville Terre et Mer. The Base nautique de Bréhal water sports centre offers catamaran sailing, wingfoiling, windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, pirogue trips and sand yachting.
For some travellers, renting a holiday apartment in Bréhal is part of planning their stay.
Trails and landscapes
There are 14 downloadable topographical route sheets for walking routes between the coast and the bocage landscape around Bréhal. Bréhal also offers an easy walk to Bout du Monde. The “Pierres à ciel ouvert” hiking route has its recommended starting point at the car park on Rue de la Plage in Bréhal.
Culture and history
The Halle au blé in the centre of Bréhal was built at the end of the 19th century, converted into a covered market hall in 1914 and renovated in 2020. The Moulin de Hutrel windmill was built in the 18th century, overlooks the coast and ceased operations in 1865. The ruins of the Saint-Martin-Le-Vieux church date from the 11th and 12th centuries and are listed in the register of historic monuments.
Surrounding area
The Abbaye Sainte-Trinité de La Lucerne is located in the area surrounding Bréhal. In the wider region around Bréhal are the Cathedral Notre-Dame de Coutances and the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Hambye. The Mont-Saint-Michel beach and the Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel are also located in the wider region. The island of Grande Île and the island of Mont Saint-Michel are likewise located in the wider region around Bréhal.
Activities
At the Village Trottin site in Bréhal, activities available on site include mini-golf, pedal boating and fishing. There are also inflatable play facilities for children.
