Addresse
25 rue Lenepveu
49100 Angers
Station Port du Moulin Blanc 2, Brest, France
At the Moulin Blanc marina in Brest, your station offers self-service paddle board and kayak rental. Set off to explore the Rade de Brest along the pontoons, before following the promenade that leads to the Stang-Alar valley. Single and double kayaks available.
Address
Port du Moulin Blanc 29000 Brest
Opening hours
For opening hours, please call the number below
Contact
06 23 13 78 19
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 gives you access to a self-service kayak rental station at Port du Moulin Blanc. For more information, visit its website.
Where to find your self-service paddle board rental station at Port du Moulin Blanc?
The station is located in the harbour, on the pontoon side. Scan, pick up and off you paddle.
Paddle board trips nearby.
Leaving the pontoons, head out into the harbour to follow the coast of the Plougastel peninsula, or make your way to the nearby Moulin Blanc beach. Here too, choose slack tide and glassy water to make the most of your outing.
What to do and see around Moulin Blanc beach in Brest
At the end of Finistère, Brest opens onto one of the most beautiful bays in Europe: the Rade de Brest, a vast sheltered stretch of water renowned for sailing, sea kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. Moulin Blanc beach, a long stretch of sand lined by the city’s large marina, is the ideal starting point to explore these calm waters on a self-service basis. 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 Brest has never been so easy for discovering the harbour and its coastline.
Moulin Blanc beach and marina
The beach stretches between the marina and the Plougastel bridge, with a large expanse of sand and calm waters, supervised in summer. Right next to it, the Moulin Blanc marina, the largest in Brest, makes launching easy.
Océanopolis
A stone’s throw from the beach, Océanopolis lets you discover the oceans through its tropical, temperate, polar and biodiversity pavilions. One of the top attractions in Finistère, ideal to combine with a half-day of paddleboarding.
The Rade de Brest
With its sheltered waters, the harbour is a first-class spot for sailing, sea kayaking and paddleboarding. From Moulin Blanc, you paddle along the coast with magnificent views, in a safe setting for beginners and experienced paddlers alike.
The Ateliers des Capucins
The largest covered public square in Europe, the Ateliers des Capucins are an iconic cultural venue in Brest. You get there by France’s first urban cable car, which flies over the Penfeld.
Brest Castle
One of the oldest monuments in the city, it houses the National Maritime Museum, which traces seventeen centuries of maritime history. An ideal cultural complement after a morning of paddleboarding in the harbour.
Crozon and Pointe Saint-Mathieu
About thirty kilometres away, the Crozon peninsula offers 120 km of wild coastline and spectacular cliffs. To the west, Pointe Saint-Mathieu and its lighthouse offer magnificent views over the ocean.
Frequently asked questions about paddle board rental in Brest
Do I need to book my kayak in advance?
No, Playa-Rent is self-service, with no booking. Simply scan the QR code on the Moulin Blanc station and you get immediate access to your equipment. The freedom to head out into the Rade de Brest 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 the rental suitable for beginners?
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?
Yes, the Rade de Brest is a sheltered stretch of water particularly suited to beginners. Paddleboarding and kayaking are accessible activities: just set off in calm seas and stay in the sheltered area near Moulin Blanc beach. Take the time to find your balance close to the shore before heading further out.
How do I check the wind, the tide and the sea conditions?
Before heading out, check the marine weather forecast and the tide times at Moulin Blanc, as wind and currents can change quickly. Choose outings in light wind and calm seas, and stay in the sheltered harbour rather than venturing offshore. In the event of offshore wind, fog or rough seas, postpone your outing: safety always comes first.
