France: Top 8 beach resorts in the country

What should I know about beach resorts in France?

• When planning a tour to France with a vacation at sea, you should remember that on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea the water is much warmer and the season lasts longer. On the French Riviera there is a velvet season, when the September vacation on the coast is almost more comfortable than the summer. But the Atlantic Ocean does not provide its guests with fall bathing, the entire bathing season here is limited to the summer months. And the water rarely gets warmer than +20°C.
• Although there are no sharks, the disadvantage of the French Riviera beaches is jellyfish. Many private beaches have blocking nets, but such protection is rare on a public beach.
• Beaches on the French Riviera are divided into private and public, with the former costing between 20 and 120 euros per visit. Private beaches have sunbeds and umbrellas and are much less crowded.
• On public beaches from mid-June to mid-September, lifeguards are on duty daily from 9:00 to 18:30. On all private beaches, they can be found daily from mid-May through September.
• Taking your pets on the beach in France is generally forbidden. However, the charity Millions d'Amis has put together a map of beaches and restaurants where pets are allowed.
• Please note that bringing food to private beaches in France is not allowed.

Côte d'Azur (Nice, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, etc.).

The Côte d'Azur is a fashionable French resort region, rightfully considered one of the best in Europe.

Here you can find entertainment for every taste: vacationers on the Côte d'Azur ride yachts, jet skis, rollerblades and bicycles, play golf and tennis, fly a paraglider, fishing, have fun in elite nightclubs or stay up until morning in the casino.

Nice, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Menton are the most popular cities of the resort and probably these names speak for themselves. In addition to elite entertainment, travelers are attracted here by the mild climate, plenty of sunshine and almost complete absence of winds.

Corsica Island

The island of Corsica is one of the best places for lovers of nature, peaceful atmosphere, conservative traditions and snow-white beaches.

Paradise Corsica is a bright antipode of the Mediterranean resorts of the French Riviera, which we told you about above. There are no noisy parties and festivals, no crowds of tourists in the evening, and the coast is not occupied by chain hotel giants. Corsica is a quiet, measured vacation, where you can fully immerse yourself in the slow rhythm of the salty sea breeze and live the moments from sunset to sunrise.

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Cap Ferrat

The resort of Cap Ferrat is located on a peninsula and is considered one of the most prestigious on the Côte d'Azur. Representatives of the elite of society have built their villas here, and the richest people of the world come here for vacation.

At the resort you can enjoy a quiet and relaxing vacation of the highest quality. Sandy beaches are surrounded by pine trees and eucalyptus, which give a pleasant coolness in the hot summer days. You can stroll endlessly around Cap Ferrat, finding new and new hiking trails. Many of them lead to the ancient port, where restaurants with cozy terraces are located. Here it is pleasant to have a cup of morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening.

If you come to Cap Ferrat in August, be sure to visit the opera festival, which brings together the world's best performers.

Deauville

On the banks of the Channel in Normandy lies the bohemian resort of Deauville, which is just as popular as the southern French Côte d'Azur. It is a magical place with neat neighborhoods, bright flowerbeds, perfectly trimmed trees and wide sandy beaches, surrounded by an aura of peace and respectability.

The architectural image of the city draws attention. Half-timbered houses with characteristic sloping roofs and ornate facades give the resort a fairy-tale and festive atmosphere.

Deauville offers its guests a wide range of hotel and entertainment services. There is a golf club, casino, hippodrome, thalassotherapy center, as well as many restaurants, bars, brand boutiques, art galleries and antique stores. A wide strip of magnificent sandy shore stretches for several kilometers, blown by the ocean breeze and covered with colorful umbrellas.

Collioure

Nestled on the seashore of southern France is the picturesque old town of Collioure with a rich architectural heritage. It is located a few kilometers from the Spanish border. It is a unique provincial corner of peace and tranquility

Local rocky views, green hills, original neighborhoods with ancient buildings are sung in their works by European talented artists, poets and writers. The hallmark of the city is the church of Notre Dame de Anges, erected on the edge of the cape in the XVII century.

Several sandy and fine-pebble beaches allow vacationers to enjoy swimming in crystal clear sea bays.

Brittany

Brittany is a favorite destination for surfing, kiting, yachting and other water activities. There are plenty of wild beaches, secluded coves, mysterious grottoes and picturesque landscapes.

If you are looking for a quiet vacation for body and soul, or sports activities, Emerald Coast is ideal for you. There is a well-developed infrastructure here: a great variety of stores, cafes, clubs and hotels for different categories of tourists. The wide public beaches of Brittany with fine sand are usually equipped with everything you need for recreation.

Silver Coast (Côte d'Argent. Arcachon, Anglet, etc.)

Clean, well-equipped beaches, citrus orchards, the scent of perfume oils in the air - this is the Côte d'Argent. Arcachon, Mimizan, Ossegor, Capbreton, Anglet - the beaches of these towns delight with white clean sand.

There are many cozy bays, ideal for rest with children. They will be interested to visit ornithological or zoological park, amusement park and water park. Fans of water attractions and bicycle rides will find here activities to their liking. There are many oyster farms and excellent seafood to try.

Biarritz

Biarritz is one of the picturesque and prestigious resorts of the Atlantic coast. Charming rocky landscapes, endless sandy beaches, powerful energy of the ocean waters, historical sights make the resort a worthy place for a vacation. The mild climate and clean ocean air containing iodine vapors revitalizes and increases the tone of life.

Biarritz royally welcomes its guests, offering them a rich cultural and entertainment program. Festivals, fashion shows, museums, galleries, boutiques, trading houses, gambling establishments, golf club, equestrian sport and many other resort pleasures provide tourists with a feeling of surrounding luxury service. The clean wide sandy beaches have excellent infrastructure to enjoy a comfortable vacation.