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Penthievre is a kiteboarding spot near Nantes in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E, SE, S, SW wind.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Nantes |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE, E, SE, S, SW |
| Coordinates | 47.5463, -3.1345 |
About Penthievre
The bay and ocean side are only 100m apart. The bay side has flat to choppy water with shallow areas. The ocean gets small waves.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Penthievre offers open ocean conditions with NE, E, SE, S, SW wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Penthievre?
From Vannes drive west on N165 to Auray, then southwest on D768 to Plouharnel and further south to Penthievre. Pass the village and after about 700m you will reach the part where the land gets very narrow. But you can ride anywhere around Penthievre either on the bay or ocean side with the same conditions.
Hazards at Penthievre
Reefs.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.