Villas in Saint Briac
Saint-Briac suits couples and families who want a quiet seaside resort on the Emerald Coast, with Dinard about ten minutes away. Most homes here have a private pool and many a sauna, but evenings are low-key unless you head into Dinard.
- Villas
- 10
- From, per week
- £340
About Saint Briac
Saint-Briac-sur-Mer is one of the quieter resorts on the Côte d'Émeraude, west of Dinard and away from the crowds, with Plage du Bechet and Plage de la Grande Salinette among its beaches. Auguste Renoir and Henri Rivière found inspiration here, and an art festival is held each year. The homes cluster tightly in the village, mostly for two to six people, and most have a private pool, with a good number offering a sauna. The chemin des douaniers along the sea links the village to Saint-Lunaire and Dinard. Evenings are low-key; Dinard has the casino.
Is Saint Briac right for you?
- Best for
- Quiet coastal weeks with a pool and a sauna
- Not for you if
- You want nightlife or a big resort with shops on the doorstep.
Near Saint Briac
Dinard
A Belle Époque resort with a casino and art galleries; its Promenade du Clair de Lune is lit with music each evening from July to September.
Saint-Lunaire
A quieter resort west of Dinard, linked to Saint-Briac by the coastal path, with Longchamp beach, a known surf spot, nearby.
Saint-Malo
The ferry port for daily departures to Portsmouth, with a walled city whose old town once stood on a granite island.
Getting to Saint Briac
Ferries leave Saint-Malo daily for Portsmouth, and Dinard-Pleurtuit-Saint-Malo Airport lies about 4 km south of Dinard. Dinard to Saint-Briac is about 10 minutes by taxi, with an hourly BreizhGo bus on line 516. A car is the easiest way to get about.
When to go to Saint Briac
Summer brings the crowds to Dinard, whose population swells to over 40,000 with holidaymakers. The Promenade du Clair de Lune is lit from July to September. Saint-Briac stays calmer, but check which restaurants and beach facilities are open outside summer.
Villas in Saint Briac
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Villa Es Mariniaux
Saint Briac, Ille-et-Vilaine, France
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Les Roches Douvres 36X
Saint Briac, Ille-et-Vilaine, France
6
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Les Roches Douvres 24
Saint Briac, Ille-et-Vilaine, France
4
1
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from£49
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Blanc Castel
Saint Briac, Ille-et-Vilaine, France
14
10
0
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from£347
per night
Charmante maison vue mer
Saint Briac, Ille-et-Vilaine, France
6
3
0
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from£267
per nightSaint Briac villa holidays: questions answered
What are the beaches like in Saint-Briac?
Plage du Bechet and Plage de la Grande Salinette are two of the village's beaches, and Longchamp beach, near Saint-Briac and Saint-Lunaire, is known as a surfers' spot. Check local tide times before planning a swim.
Is Saint-Briac quieter than Dinard?
Yes. Saint-Briac is one of the calmer resorts away from the crowds, while Dinard is a Belle Époque resort with a casino, and its population grows past 40,000 in summer.
Can you walk from Saint-Briac to Dinard?
You can. The coastal path known as the chemin des douaniers links Dinard to Saint-Lunaire and Saint-Briac. By road Dinard is about 10 minutes away, and bus line 516 runs hourly.
How do I get to Saint-Briac from the UK?
By sea, take the daily ferry from Portsmouth to Saint-Malo. Dinard-Pleurtuit-Saint-Malo Airport, about 4 km south of Dinard, gives another route.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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