Beaches in France
From the glamorous French Riviera to wild Atlantic surf β 18 spectacular beaches across 6 iconic coastal regions
From the glamorous French Riviera to wild Atlantic surf β 18 spectacular beaches across 6 iconic coastal regions
France's coast spans two seas and thousands of kilometres of extraordinary variety. The sun-drenched French Riviera stretches east from Cannes to Nice β a world of chic beach clubs, turquoise Mediterranean water, and legendary glamour. Further west, the wild Cap Bretagne and CΓ΄te Basque face the full power of the Atlantic, producing some of Europe's finest surf. Between the two, the jewel of Corsica β the Island of Beauty β offers Mediterranean beaches that rival anything in Greece or the Caribbean, with crystal-clear water and dramatic granite headlands framed by fragrant maquis. To the north, Brittany's windswept tidal beaches and historic walled cities complete a coastal portrait unlike anywhere else on earth.
Explore France's six premier coastal regions β each with its own distinct character, from the Riviera's glamour to Brittany's rugged Atlantic shores.
3 beaches along the Promenade des Anglais β the glamorous gateway to the French Riviera with pebble shores and perfect Mediterranean clarity.
3 beaches2 world-famous beaches β La Croisette's glamorous shores and Plage du Midi's relaxed sands, home to the most celebrated film festival in the world.
2 beaches3 iconic beaches including world-famous Pampelonne β stretching 5km of golden sand that has attracted jet-setters and sun-seekers for generations.
3 beaches3 legendary Basque surf beaches β Europe's surf capital, where Atlantic power meets elegant Belle Γpoque architecture on the Bay of Biscay.
3 beaches4 extraordinary beaches on the Island of Beauty β pink-sand coves, circular bays of white sand, and wild dune beaches in a protected nature reserve.
4 beaches3 wild Atlantic beaches β from Dinard's elegant Victorian sands to Saint-Malo's sweeping tidal flats and Perros-Guirec's Pink Granite surf coast.
3 beachesBrowse every beach we've covered across France's six coastal regions.
Elegant private beach on the Promenade des Anglais β prime people-watching over the turquoise Bay of Angels.
A serene Riviera beach with crystal-clear water ideal for snorkeling along Nice's famed waterfront.
A secluded natural beach at the foot of Castle Hill β Nice's most tranquil swimming spot with exceptional snorkeling.
Cannes' most glamorous beach stretching along the legendary Boulevard de la Croisette β golden sand, yacht views, and Riviera luxury.
A quieter public beach west of Cannes' centre β fine golden sand, calm water, and a more relaxed atmosphere away from the Croisette's glamour.
The legendary 5km golden sand beach of St Tropez β home to iconic beach clubs including Club 55, drawing celebrities and sun-worshippers since the 1950s.
A glamorous stretch of Pampelonne, famous for the legendary Tahiti Beach Club β stunning snorkeling over clear sandy seabeds.
A quieter Riviera retreat east of St Tropez town β fine golden sand, calm turquoise water, and superb snorkeling away from the crowds.
Biarritz's iconic central beach β a grand crescent of sand flanked by the Casino Municipal and the historic lighthouse, with legendary Atlantic surf.
A lively family surf beach south of Biarritz β wide sands and consistent waves make it both a surf school hub and a beloved family destination.
The spiritual home of European surfing β a raw, powerful beach below dramatic cliffs where surfing first arrived in Europe in the 1950s.
Corsica's most iconic beach β pink-orange sand framed by parasol pines and turquoise shallows of extraordinary clarity.
A sheltered natural lagoon of luminous turquoise water β Corsica's finest family beach, with shallow warm water perfect for children.
A near-circular bay of fine white sand enclosed by a natural rocky bowl β one of the last truly undeveloped bays on Corsica's southern coast.
Wild white-sand dunes in the protected DΓ©sert des Agriates β a remote, untouched beach that rewards those willing to make the journey north.
Dinard's elegant main beach β fine pale sand curving between Victorian villas and a charming promenade on the Emerald Coast.
A sweeping 2km tidal beach alongside Saint-Malo's ancient ramparts β dramatic views of the walled city and wide Atlantic skies.
Brittany's premier surf beach at Perros-Guirec β fine golden sands on the dramatic Pink Granite Coast, with consistent Atlantic swells and surf schools.
Explore France's beaches from the Riviera to Brittany on the interactive map.
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