For some unknown reason, it’s not possible to review the beach itself on Tripadvisor, though it’s part of this hiking route. So here’s the review. The beach has fine sand and relatively calm water. Even though the signs say ‘swimming prohibited,’ you’re actually allowed to swim at your own risk—there are just no lifeguards. If, like us, you enjoy sunbathing, it’s worth noting that the beach is best for this purpose in the morning. The sand slopes downward, so you can lie in a perfect position facing the sun in the middle of the day. Swimming isn’t particularly appealing, but on a really hot day, it’s definitely an option. There are plenty of free parking spaces right by the beach.

This is a very nice walk and can be done all the way from town close to the St Germain hotel or you can drive to the Quai parking lot and walk the forest paths and the beach and quai. There is a small playground suitable for young children- I'd say under 6. We walked from the Germain hotel and it was a little less than a mile one-way. That walk takes you over the railroad tracks, past a cemetery and an airstrip (grassy field).