Saint-Irénée Beach
Plage de Saint-Irénée
A rare long sandy beach on the St. Lawrence shore, right at the foot of the Domaine Forget, good for summer walks, sunsets and watching the tides.
Saint-Irénée is a small riverside village about 12 km southwest of La Malbaie. In front of the village is a wide sandy beach, and at low tide the mudflats stretch far out. Behind the beach are steep hillsides and the village's white church. The river water here is slightly salty and very cold, so most visitors come for walks, picnics and sunsets. The Domaine Forget music festival takes place on the hillside above, so you can visit the beach before or after a concert. Entry is free. Drive along Route 362, the riverside road, and there are several viewpoints worth stopping at along the way.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Domaine Forget
- Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu & Casino de Charlevoix
- Pointe-au-Pic Riverside Promenade
- Musée de Charlevoix
- Les Jardins de Quatre-Vents
- Fraser Falls
- La Maison du Bootlegger
- Jardins du Cap-à-l'Aigle