Type
Restaurant · bar · French bistro
Specialties
Seafood, daily specials, platters
Setting
Feet in the sand · bay view
Price
Dishes from 18 € · seafood platters
Hours
Every day · 9:30 to 22:00 continuously
Ideal for
Relaxed lunch, sunset aperitif

Feet in the sand, bistro style

On rue de la Plage, in Le Pouliguen, the address enjoys an unbeatable location: the covered terrace opens directly onto the beach, red and white striped parasols planted in the sand, wide view of the bay of La Baule and the peninsula. It is one of the most popular spots in Le Pouliguen for lunch or a sea view aperitif.

The menu highlights seafood products: oysters, seafood platters, fish of the day, fish soup, tartare and tataki. On the land side, bistro daily specials, fresh salads and gourmet toasts. Continuous service from 9:30 to 22:00, convenient for a late lunch or an end-of-afternoon aperitif.

Rated 4.5/5 with over 1,660 reviews, the establishment is unanimous for the quality of its cuisine.

Café de la plage room with black and white patterned tiles and a view of the terrace
Blue velvet bench and red-blue striped wall at Café de la plage

A pop seaside decor

The interior plays the card of colourful pop bistro: red, blue and yellow striped walls evoking beach cabins, deep blue velvet benches, black and white mosaic patterned tiles, designer ceramic suspensions. The atmosphere is joyful, cheerful, immediately holiday-like.

The establishment belongs to a group of beach restaurants on the peninsula · same spirit, same quality.

Reservation highly recommended in season · appreciated continuous service.

Practical information

Address
Café de la plage
14 rue de la Plage
44510 Le Pouliguen
Hours
Every day
9:30 to 22:00 continuously
Price
Dishes from 18 €
Seafood platters
Good to know
Covered terrace with bay view
Continuous service, convenient for late lunch

From L'Écrin des Nymphes

Count about 10 minutes by car from La Baule-les-Pins, or a bike ride along the waterfront (the bikes from L'Écrin are at your disposal). Le Pouliguen is the neighbouring commune, just after the port of La Baule.

To be combined with a walk along the port of Le Pouliguen or a visit to the nearby market.

Distances are given as a guideline.

Antonin's advice

« One of my favourite addresses for a lunch with a view. The continuous service is very convenient: you can arrive at 14:30 and have a table. My go-to: fish tartare, a glass of muscadet, and a gourmet coffee. In the evening, the aperitif with a platter at sunset over the bay is magical. Be sure to book well in advance in summer. »

· Antonin, host of L'Écrin des Nymphes

Frequently asked questions

Where is Café de la plage located?

At 14 rue de la Plage, 44510 Le Pouliguen, directly facing the beach.

What are the opening hours?

Every day from 9:30 to 22:00 with continuous service.

What type of cuisine is offered?

French cuisine focused on seafood, salads, bistro daily specials and light meals.

Is there a sea view terrace?

Yes, a large covered terrace facing the beach, extended by an outdoor terrace on sunny days.

Is it necessary to book?

Yes, reservation is highly recommended in season.

How to get there from L'Écrin des Nymphes?

About 10 minutes by car from La Baule-les-Pins.

Want to organise your stay?

We can point you to the best sea view tables and routes from the studio.

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