France is the largest country in Europe. Thanks to its length, a vacation in France at sea is possible both on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Tourists appreciate both coasts of France, although the Côte d'Azur of the Mediterranean is still the most popular.
Beach season in France
When planning a tour to France with a vacation at sea, it is worth remembering that on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea the water is much warmer and the season lasts longer. There is a velvet season on the French Riviera, when a September vacation on the coast is hardly more comfortable than a summer vacation. But the Atlantic Ocean does not provide its guests with fall bathing, the entire bathing season here is limited to the summer months. The water rarely gets warmer than +20°C.
France's Côte d'Azur
The best seaside vacation in France from the point of view of most tourists is possible on the Côte d'Azur. The beaches of Cannes and Nice, where you can easily find yourself on neighboring beds with a world celebrity, invariably attract vacationers. At the same time, despite the promotion of local resorts on the Riviera is quite possible to find budget options for recreation. Many vacationers come here with their families, because the beaches of the Côte d'Azur are perfect for swimming children. In addition to the most famous resorts, there are Antibes and Juan-les-Pins, Menton, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and, of course, the famous Saint-Tropez.
Languedoc-Roussillon beaches
The beaches of neighboring Languedoc-Roussillon are no worse in quality, but much cheaper and not as crowded as the beaches of the Riviera. Vacation on the beaches of France in this part of the coast is preferred by lovers of hitchhiking and tent tourism. The resorts of Argelay-Plage, Saint-Seprien-Plage and Cap d'Agde invariably have extensive camping areas around them each summer.
French beach resorts by the Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic coast is not as hot as the Côte d'Azur. The Atlantic coast is not as hot as the Côte d'Azur, and the climate is much milder. That said. There are plenty of great beaches along almost the entire coastline, from Aquitaine to Normandy. Normandy. The Aquitaine coast is called the Silver Coast, and its sandy beaches are particularly popular. beaches are a particular favorite.
Popular resorts on the Atlantic coast include Biarritz, La Baule, Deauville, La Rochelle, Saint Malo and Dinard. All of them are quite suitable for vacations with children.
And separately it is worth mentioning sunny Corsica. Three quarters of the island is unspoiled nature, and its beaches are 300 kilometers long.
