Les Briantais

16.5°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 16.5°C

Satellite image of LES BRIANTAIS — Satellite image © Esri

Plage des Briantais is a bathing beach located in the commune of Lancieux in Côtes-d'Armor (département 22), Brittany, France. The beach is situated in a coastal area with oceanic and climatic influences typical of the Loire-Brittany region. The beach has defined bathing zone boundaries and is subject to tidal influences with varying water heights and currents throughout tidal cycles. The area experiences seasonal population variations with increased tourism during bathing season.

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Water

Coastal marine bathing area in a bay setting. The water body is subject to tidal influences with recorded water height variations and tidal currents that change direction and intensity throughout tidal cycles (documented at PM-4h, PM-2h, PM, PM+2h, and PM+4h).

Location

Lancieux, Côtes-d'Armor (département 22), Brittany, France. A parking area with height-restricted entrance is available near the beach. The beach has defined northern and southern limits.

Facilities

Parking area available. Dog access is prohibited. Information signage is present. Sanitation facilities installation was recommended as a management measure.

Season

Bathing season monitoring conducted during official bathing seasons from 2006 to 2011.

Water Quality

Water quality has been monitored during bathing seasons from 2006 to 2011. Multiple potential pollution sources have been identified in the surrounding area, including collective wastewater treatment system discharges, storm water outfalls, fluvial outfalls, non-collective sanitation systems, and diffuse pollution sources. The assessment evaluated the potential pollution risk for the bathing zone.

Risks

Potential pollution risks from wastewater treatment system overflows, storm water discharges, river outfalls, and diffuse agricultural pollution. Non-collective sanitation systems in the watershed present potential pollution sources. Animal presence on the beach and bather-related pollution were identified as potential risk factors.