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The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of France attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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French Riviera

French Riviera

566 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Corsica

Corsica

347 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

Alpes-Côte d'Azur

332 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Brittany

Brittany

268 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Cote d'azur

French Riviera

239 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
New Aquitaine

New Aquitaine

133 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Pays de la Loire

Pays de la Loire

100 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Occitania

Occitania

83 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Normandy

Normandy

63 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

46 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Good for water jumping
Hauts-de-France

Hauts-de-France

16 beaches
Cliffs • Football ground • Kite or windsurfing
Camargue

Camargue

13 beaches
Picturesque • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Isolella

Isolella

10 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Godrevy

Godrevy

6 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Vendays-Montalivet

Vendays-Montalivet

5 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Bourgogne-Franche-Comte

Bourgogne-Franche-Comte

1 beach
Good for Sup surfing • Beach volleyball • Sand
Grand Est

Grand Est

1 beach
Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing • Beach volleyball
Ile-de-France

Ile-de-France

1 beach
Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking • Beach volleyball
Ploumanach

Ploumanach

1 beach
Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing • Sand
French Guiana

French Guiana

0 beaches
Natural shadow • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Relax
French Polynesia

French Polynesia

0 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Natural shadow
Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe

0 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Martinique

Martinique

0 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Mayotte

Mayotte

0 beaches
Cliffs • Secluded relax • Natural shadow
New Caledonia

New Caledonia

0 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs
Reunion

Réunion

0 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
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Plage de la Greve Blanche
Plage de la Greve Blanche
Plage de la Greve Blanche
Good for Relax

Plage de la Greve Blanche

Coz Pors 0.6 km
Very good
8.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
5.1 Amenities index
Narbonne Beach
Narbonne Beach
Narbonne Beach
Senior friendly
Narbonne Plage

Narbonne Beach

Domaine de l'Oustalet 2.9 km
Very good
8.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
Roccapina Beach
Roccapina Beach
Roccapina Beach
Good for Relax
Plage De Roccapina

Roccapina Beach

Serraggia 3.5 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Exceptional beauty • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season
1.5 Amenities index
Trebeurden Beach
Trebeurden Beach
Trebeurden Beach
Good for Relax
Plage de Trebeurden

Trebeurden Beach

Traou Meur 0.4 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Very crowded • Large low tide
6.1 Amenities index
Aregno beach
Aregno beach
Aregno beach
Senior friendly

Aregno beach

Aregno - Plage 0.2 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season
6 Amenities index
Bussaglia beach
Bussaglia beach
Bussaglia beach
Good for party

Bussaglia beach

Porto 1.6 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Brown pebble • Turquoise pure water
4.8 Amenities index
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Rocks
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Snorkling
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Naturist beach
Naturist beach
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Long beaches
Long beaches
Wild
Wild
Private resort
Private resort
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 1391 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in France.

Most beautiful beaches of France

Petit Sperone beach
Plage du petit Sperone

Petit Sperone beach
8.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
France, Piantarella 0.5 km
Arone beach

Arone beach
8.8
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
France, Vistale 5.6 km
Tizzano beach

Tizzano beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
France, Tizzano 0.7 km
Menasina beach

Menasina beach
8.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Menasina 0.4 km
Tralicetu beach

Tralicetu beach
8.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
France, Tizzano 3.2 km
Pins beach
Plage Argelès

Pins beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
France, Argeles-sur-Mer 1.8 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in France

Cala d'Orzo

Cala d'Orzo
9.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Monte Biancu Monti Bianchi 1 km
Purraja beach

Purraja beach
8.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Propriano Prupia 1 km
Chevanu beach

Chevanu beach
8.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Porro 0.8 km
Cupabia Beach
Plage De Cupabia

Cupabia Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
France, Pilosella a Pilusedda 1.7 km
St. Jean beach II

St. Jean beach II
8.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Porro 2.2 km
St. Jean beach

St. Jean beach
8.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
France, Porro 2.4 km
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Sandy beaches in France

Croisette beach

Croisette beach
8.7
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Cannes 0.8 km
La Faviere beach

La Faviere beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Le Lavandou 2 km
Lido Beach
Plage du Lido

Lido Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
France, Propriano Prupia 0.6 km
Ariadne beach

Ariadne beach
8.7
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
France, Pisinale 4.9 km
Leucate beach

Leucate beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Leucate-Plage 0.2 km
Verdon Beach
Plage du Verdon

Verdon Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Sausset-les-Pins 4.8 km
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Secluded beaches in France

Calanque d'En-Vau beach
Calanque d'En-Vau

Calanque d'En-Vau beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
France, Vallon des Rampes 1.8 km
Cala Giunco beach
Cala Giunco

Cala Giunco beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
France, Piantarella 4.7 km
Cala Sderenaia beach
Cala Sderenaia

Cala Sderenaia beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
France, Piantarella 5.2 km
Cala Genovese

Cala Genovese
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
France, La Tonnara 3.5 km
Baie Du Guec beach

Baie Du Guec beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Easy access
France, Le Pouliguen 1.4 km
Cala Di Tivella

Cala Di Tivella
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
France, Tizzano 3.8 km
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Remote beaches in France

Petit Loto beach

Petit Loto beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
France, Saint-Florent 6.3 km
Fiume Santo

Fiume Santo
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
France, Saint-Florent 4.7 km
Plage De Porto-Novo

Plage De Porto-Novo
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
France, Conte 2 km
Plage de la Vieille

Plage de la Vieille
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
France, Les Muriers 2.8 km
Calanque de l'Erevine

Calanque de l'Erevine
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
France, Niolon 1.8 km
Calanque de Port Pin

Calanque de Port Pin
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
France, Vallon des Rampes 2.4 km
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Beaches for families with children in France

Plage d'Excenevex

Plage d'Excenevex
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Excenevex-Plage 0.2 km
Tahiti Beach
Plage de Tahiti

Tahiti Beach
8.7
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Saint-Tropez 3.8 km
Azur Beach
Azur Plage

Azur Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
France, La Grande-Motte 0.5 km
Pramousquier beach

Pramousquier beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand
France, Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer 2 km
Soleil Beach
Plage du Soleil

Soleil Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
France, Golfe-Juan 0.6 km
Colmar Beach
Plage de Colmar

Colmar Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Houssen 1.4 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of France, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 697.
  • An important clarification, 292 beaches in the country have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in France is less than 500 meters. 1277 beaches are relatively easy to access, 81 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 27 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of France however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on France's beaches

Omaha Beach
8 Rami Tervo

This beach is truly unique, offering a fascinating blend of historical significance from the war era and breathtaking natural beauty. I took a refreshing swim and found it to be one of the finest beaches, despite the absence of showers or toilets. There were not many people swimming, but the beach itself had a lovely sandy shore and shallow waters.

Plage de Fautea
8 Simonis Aivaras

The beach is a charming little spot with calm waters that are perfect for a relaxing swim. However, it's worth noting that the ocean floor is rocky, so it may not be the most comfortable experience for your feet. During the peak season in August, the beach can get quite crowded, but it tends to clear out by around 7:30pm.

Plage de Gatseau
10 Nikolai Ivanov

This beach is likely the best one on the island, especially in the southern half. There are ample parking spots and a food truck available, and the surrounding trees add to its aesthetic appeal, preventing it from looking like a barren desert meeting the ocean. It's an ideal spot for those traveling by car, bike, or on foot. Additionally, during low tide, it's the perfect location for on-foot fishing.

Saleccia Beach
10 Ethan Kessler

This beach is truly exceptional and has a fantastic location. The scenery is breathtaking, with crystal-clear water and white sand that will make you feel like you're in the Caribbean. While it can get crowded during the peak season, it's still worth a visit. You can reach it by 4-wheel drive from Casta or by boat from St. Florent, or by car, but without 4-wheel drive, the journey down the dirt road will take a few hours. There's a famous camping site close to the beach and a lovely beach restaurant hidden in the pine trees at the other end. It's definitely worth a visit.

Plage du Guesclin
9 Susan Altham

We stumbled upon this beach whilst touring and never continued, we stayed all day. Its naturally beautiful.

Plage de Landrellec
10 Lily Anne JENKINS

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Please note that lifeguards supervise 289 beaches in the country, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in France? In total there are 1391 beaches and the most popular is Cala d'Orzo.

Most viewed beaches of France

Pampelonne beach

Pampelonne beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Ramatuelle 4.2 km
Plage d'Eze-sur-Mer

Plage d'Eze-sur-Mer
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
France, Cap-d'Ail 1.3 km
Juan Les Pins beach

Juan Les Pins beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Antibes 1.6 km
Garoupe Beach
Plage de la Garoupe

Garoupe Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Antibes 3.9 km
Petite Afrique Beach
Plage Petite Afrique

Petite Afrique Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Beaulieu-sur-Mer 0.4 km
Villefranche-sur-Mer beach
Villefranche-sur-Mer

Villefranche-sur-Mer beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Villefranche-sur-Mer 0.7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in France?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in France, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 1391 beaches in total, of which about 262 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in France:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in France?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in France, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in France?

Most of the beaches located in France are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in France by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in France:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in France?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in France?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in France by occupancy.

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If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in France?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in France?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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