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Carnac
Ancient stones, modern kites — Brittany's gentle bay
Photos: NKS – École de Kitesurf & Wingfoil
Wind reliability
6/10
Water
Sheltered bay
Season
May – Sep
Skill level
Beginner to intermediate
Local schools
7
About this spot
Carnac in southern Brittany offers a sheltered bay with relatively flat water and southwesterly Atlantic winds. The broad sandy beach is suitable for kite schools and beginners. The bay provides good side-shore conditions and the area is a popular holiday destination.
Kite schools & services
Carnac Evasion
lessonsrentalshop
FFVL (Fédération Française de Vol Libre) affiliated school open year-round at Carnac Plage; offers kitesurf, kitefoil, wingfoil, SUP, and foil lessons; also a full surf shop with gear sales and repairs.
NKS – École de Kitesurf & Wingfoil
lessonsrental
Based in Plouharnel/Carnac area; uses Duotone and ION 2025 gear; courses and rentals from €30/h; instructors include a French champion and vice world/European champion; operates Carnac, Quiberon, Plouharnel, and Erdeven spots.
Kite Spirit
lessonsshop
AFKite and IKO affiliated school delivering international IKO KitePass cards; operates on beaches at Carnac (St-Colomban), Erdeven, Plouharnel, and Quiberon; also a voilerie (sail repair/sailmaking shop); English-language site available.
Avel Kite Carnac
lessons
AFKite affiliated school based in Carnac; specialises in small-group kitesurf and wingfoil lessons with boat-assisted sessions to avoid crowded zones in the Baie de Quiberon.
Rêve de Glisse – École Française de Kitesurf
lessons
One of the earliest kitesurf schools in France; runs courses at Carnac adapted to all levels (beginners to advanced); part of the École Française de Kitesurf network.
Plug and Play Kite
lessonsrental
Offers boat-assisted kite sessions in the Baie de Quiberon near Carnac; rental available to autonomous riders who can show an IKO, FFVL, or AFKite level card; liability insurance required.
LD Kite
lessons
Operates across the Baie de Quiberon including spots between Penthièvre and Locmariaquer passing through Carnac; offers personalised kitesurf courses and multi-day stages.
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