Addresse
25 rue Lenepveu
49100 Angers
Beachwheel, Pors Carn Beach, Penmarc’h, France
In Penmarc’h, in the heart of the Pays Bigouden, your Beachwheel station offers self-service beach wheelchairs. Cross the sand with ease and enjoy this large white sandy beach lined with dunes, facing the Bay of Audierne, just a stone’s throw from the legendary Pointe de la Torche.
Address
Pors Carn Beach 29760 Penmarch
Opening hours
For opening hours, please call the number below
Contact
02 98 58 44 45
Prices
To see the prices, scan the QR code
Renting equipment at this station?
Before renting equipment at the station, you must read the general terms of access and use of the service by downloading the documents: General Terms of Access and Use and Privacy Policy.
Playa-Rent and the town of Penmarc’h give you access to a self-service wheelchair rental station at Pors Carn.
For more information, visit its website.
Where to find your self-service wheelchair rental station at Pors Carn Beach?
The station is located in the car park, on the playground side. Scan, pick up and off you go.
Walks nearby.
Starting from Pors Carn, let yourself drift along the Bigouden coast: head north towards the long beaches of the Bay of Audierne and the famous La Torche site, or south past the Pointe de Penmarc’h and the port of Saint-Guénolé.
What to do and see around Pors Carn Beach in Penmarc’h
At the tip of the Pays Bigouden, Pors Carn Beach stretches out in the heart of the great Bay of Audierne, between the Pointe de la Torche and the port of Saint-Guénolé. This long fine sandy beach, one of the most sheltered in the area and supervised in summer, is the ideal starting point to explore the wild Penmarc’h coastline by stand up paddle board or sea kayak. With Playa-Rent, you can get a paddle board or kayak in seconds with a simple QR code, with no booking and no queue. Paddle board rental in Penmarc’h has never been so easy for discovering the bay, its lighthouses and its fishing ports.
Pors Carn Beach
In the heart of the Bay of Audierne, Pors Carn offers a lovely stretch of fine sand, one of the most sheltered in the area and supervised in summer. Its slipway makes launching easy: this is where our paddle boards and kayaks set off to explore the Bigouden coast with ease.
The Eckmühl lighthouse
A few minutes from the beach, this Kersanton stone giant, inaugurated in 1897, is one of the tallest lighthouses in Europe at 65 metres. Its 307 steps lead to a breathtaking view over the Bay of Audierne, the Pointe de Penmarc’h and the rocky barrier of the Étocs. Combine it with a half-day of paddleboarding.
The Bay of Audierne
A vast crescent of sand and pebbles open to the Atlantic, the Bay of Audierne is a first-class playground for paddleboarding and sea kayaking. From Pors Carn, you paddle along an unspoilt coastline — dunes, migrating birds, clear waters — preferably in calm seas and at slack tide.
Pointe de la Torche
A famous surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing spot at the northern tip of the bay, La Torche also charms with its wild dunes and megaliths, including a tumulus topped by a passage grave and a gallery grave. A raw and spectacular site, ideal to round off an outing on the water.
The port of Le Guilvinec
About ten kilometres away, Le Guilvinec is one of the major small-scale fishing ports in France. At Haliotika, the Cité de la Pêche, you can visit the fish auction and watch the trawlers return in the late afternoon — an authentic experience after a morning of paddleboarding.
Saint-Guénolé and the Prehistory museum
At the other end of the beach, the port of Saint-Guénolé and its ocean-battered rocks make for a striking setting. Nearby, the Musée de la Préhistoire finistérienne, one of the oldest in France, takes you into the rich megalithic past of the Pays Bigouden.
Frequently asked questions about wheelchair rental in Penmarc’h
Do I need to book my wheelchair in advance?
No, Playa-Rent is self-service, with no booking. Simply scan the QR code on the station and you get immediate access to your equipment. The freedom to head out whenever you like, depending on the weather and how you feel.
What are the rental prices?
Prices are displayed on site, on the station, via the QR code to scan. You can see the different durations and options available before confirming your rental. Payment is made online in a few seconds, with no middleman.
Is there a minimum age to rent?
Rental is not permitted to unaccompanied minors under 18. Before renting, take the time to read the general terms of access and use (CGAU) displayed on site and available on this web page. They set out the age, safety and liability conditions.
How do I check the wind, the tide and the sea conditions?
Before heading out, check the local marine weather forecast and tide times, as wind and currents can change quickly. Choose outings in light wind and calm seas, and stay in sheltered waters rather than venturing offshore. In the event of offshore wind, fog or rough seas, postpone your outing: safety always comes first.
