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About French Riviera

At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the French Riviera does not have a prominent distinctive feature. There is no clear predominance of mountain landscapes or crystal sea, on the contrary, everything seems balanced. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the flow of tourists continues to grow from year to year.

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Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer

Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer

16 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
La Petite Motte

La Petite Motte

10 beaches
Football ground • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Bonassola

Bonassola

12 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Marina di Castagneto Carducci

Marina di Castagneto Carducci

10 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Varigotti

Varigotti

13 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
San Donato

San Donato

13 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
La Grande-Motte

La Grande-Motte

11 beaches
Football ground • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Valle Santa

Valle Santa

11 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Marina di Bibbona

Marina di Bibbona

12 beaches
Wild beach • Good for water jumping • Good for Kayaking
Monterosso al Mare

Monterosso al Mare

10 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Les Cabanes de Carnon

Les Cabanes de Carnon

8 beaches
Football ground • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Le Grau-du-Roi

Le Grau-du-Roi

8 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Levanto

Levanto

12 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Riva Trigoso

Riva Trigoso

12 beaches
Picturesque • Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing
San Vincenzo

San Vincenzo

9 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Anzo

Anzo

13 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Les Muriers

Les Muriers

3 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • For explorers
San Lorenzo al Mare

San Lorenzo al Mare

19 beaches
Wild beach • Beach volleyball • Senior friendly
Palavas-les-Flots

Palavas-les-Flots

6 beaches
Football ground • Good for Kayaking • Good for Snorkeling
Moneglia

Moneglia

13 beaches
Picturesque • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Marina di Pietrasanta

Marina di Pietrasanta

6 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing • Kids friendly
Noli

Noli

15 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Finale Ligure

Finale Ligure

18 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Cavalaire-sur-Mer

Cavalaire-sur-Mer

19 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Vernazza

Vernazza

11 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Venino

Venino

12 beaches
Picturesque • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Gruissan

Gruissan

7 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Deiva Marina

Deiva Marina

12 beaches
Picturesque • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Arene

Arene

21 beaches
Wild beach • Beach volleyball • Senior friendly
Marseillan Plage

Marseillan Plage

10 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Kite or windsurfing
Santo Stefano al Mare

Santo Stefano al Mare

20 beaches
Wild beach • Beach volleyball • Senior friendly
Spotorno

Spotorno

16 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Riva Ligure

Riva Ligure

21 beaches
Wild beach • Beach volleyball • Senior friendly
Sestri Levante

Sestri Levante

17 beaches
Picturesque • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Piani

Piani

22 beaches
Wild beach • Beach volleyball • Senior friendly
Aregai

Aregai

21 beaches
Wild beach • Beach volleyball • Senior friendly
Porciana

Porciana

8 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Gigaro

Gigaro

24 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
San Bernardino

San Bernardino

10 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Costa dei Ginestri

Costa dei Ginestri

16 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Custo

Custo

16 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Les Cagnignons

Les Cagnignons

29 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Mazzanta

Mazzanta

18 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Wild beach
Malfato

Malfato

12 beaches
Cliffs • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Surfing
Pietra Ligure

Pietra Ligure

11 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Good for Kayaking
Le Lavandou

Le Lavandou

30 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Mazzanta

Mazzanta

17 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Wild beach
Marinella di Sarzana

Marinella di Sarzana

23 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Pech Rouge

Pech Rouge

7 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Tintaine

Tintaine

7 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
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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
Le Cavaliere beach
Le Cavaliere beach
Le Cavaliere beach
Good for Relax

Le Cavaliere beach

Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer 3.3 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.8 Amenities index
Pampelonne beach
Pampelonne beach
Pampelonne beach
Senior friendly

Pampelonne beach

Ramatuelle 4.2 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.8 Amenities index
Rive Gauche Beach
Rive Gauche Beach
Rive Gauche Beach
Senior friendly
Plage Rive Gauche

Rive Gauche Beach

Le Grau-du-Roi 0.3 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Very crowded
6.1 Amenities index
Bijou Beach
Bijou Beach
Bijou Beach
Senior friendly
Bijou Plage

Bijou Beach

Cannes 2.2 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Very crowded
6.1 Amenities index
Garoupe Beach
Garoupe Beach
Garoupe Beach
Plage de la Garoupe

Garoupe Beach

Antibes 3.9 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.1 Amenities index
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Popular types of French Riviera beaches

Sand
Sand
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Pebble
Pebble
Rocks
Rocks
Snorkling
Snorkling
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
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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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 566 beaches in the region.

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

Most beautiful beaches of French Riviera

Paraggi Beach
Spiaggia di Paraggi

Paraggi Beach
8.7
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
Italy, Paraggi 0.1 km
Fegina Beach
Spiaggia di Fegina

Fegina Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Italy, Monterosso al Mare 0.5 km
Mala Beach
Plage Mala

Mala Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
France, Cap-d'Ail 0.6 km
Baia Blu

Baia Blu
8.7
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand
Italy, Pozzuolo 0.6 km
Bonporteau beach

Bonporteau beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
France, Cavalaire-sur-Mer 1.2 km
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
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Quitest and lonely beaches in French Riviera

Lido Beach
Plage du Lido

Lido Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
France, Bandol 2 km
Bonassola Beach
Spiaggia di Bonassola

Bonassola Beach
8.5
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Blue pure water
Italy, Bonassola 0.1 km
Vernazza Beach
Spiaggia Vernazza

Vernazza Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque
Italy, Vernazza 0 km
Baia Azzurra

Baia Azzurra
8.5
Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Italy, Santo Stefano al Mare 0.6 km
Spiaggia Baia del Silenzio

Spiaggia Baia del Silenzio
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water
Italy, Sestri Levante 0.3 km
Spiaggia Deiva Marina

Spiaggia Deiva Marina
8.5
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Blue water, Deserted
Italy, Deiva Marina 0.5 km
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Sandy beaches in French Riviera

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
Croisette beach

Croisette beach
8.7
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Cannes 0.8 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
Bocca Beach
Plage de la Bocca

Bocca Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Mandelieu-la-Napoule 2.4 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
Sablettes Beach
Plage des Sablettes

Sablettes Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Saint-Elme 0.6 km
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Secluded beaches in French Riviera

Transilvania Di Bergeggi

Transilvania Di Bergeggi
7.8
Free entrance, Picturesque, Secluded relax, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Italy, Costa dei Ginestri 0.8 km
Spiaggia del Groppolo

Spiaggia del Groppolo
7.8
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque, Secluded relax, Easy access, Brown sand
Italy, Zanego 0.5 km
Spiaggia di Punta Bianca

Spiaggia di Punta Bianca
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax
Italy, Montemarcello 1 km
Spiaggia La Marossa

Spiaggia La Marossa
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax
Italy, Zanego 0.5 km
Spiaggia della Zezziggiola

Spiaggia della Zezziggiola
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax
Italy, Zanego 1.1 km
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Remote beaches in French Riviera

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
Brouis beach

Brouis beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
France, Gigaro 2 km
Pointe de Figuerolles

Pointe de Figuerolles
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble
France, La Vesse 0.5 km
Leoube beach

Leoube beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
France, La Londe-les-Maures 5.1 km
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Beaches for families with children in French Riviera

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
St. Lorenzo al Mare beach
Spiaggia di San Lorenzo al Mare

St. Lorenzo al Mare beach
8.7
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water
Italy, San Lorenzo al Mare 0.3 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
San Terenzo beach
Spiaggia di San Terenzo

San Terenzo beach
8.6
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand
Italy, San Terenzo 0.1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

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

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, quite short 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 300.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in French Riviera is less than 500 meters. 529 beaches are relatively easy to access, 20 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 17 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of French Riviera beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on French Riviera's beaches

Fiascherino beach
9 Gianluca Copelletti

Piccola spiaggia con acqua cristallina e ottimi servizi, personale cortese e disponibile

Spiaggia Pietra Ligure
10 Nicoletta Rossi.

This beach is excellent for dogs as they offer various amenities such as toys, games, water bowls, and a shower for your furry friend to rinse off after a dip in the ocean.

Plage de Portissol
10 Hannah Milo

The scenery at the beach is absolutely beautiful, and the bay is well protected. The hotel and restaurant at the bar are also quite nice.

Turtle Beach
2 Daisy Milo

We arrived at the beach with high expectations, but unfortunately, we were let down. My wife ordered lamb, but it arrived undercooked. We requested a replacement, which was provided, but it greatly affected our overall dining experience. Additionally, the dessert we ordered was of very low quality, indicating that it was likely purchased at a cheap price. They charged a hefty 12.00€ per portion for it. Overall, we do not recommend this place and have no intention of returning. On a positive note, the location is beautiful as it is situated right by the waterfront. Furthermore, parking comes at a cost of 8€.

Le Grau-du-Roi beach
8 L

The beach is stunning and conveniently located near the center, making it easy to grab ice cream and other treats. The water remains enjoyable, even in April, and it's peaceful since it's not yet peak summer season.

Capte beach II
10 Nora JH

The beach is stunning, peaceful, well-maintained, and not too crowded.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 244 beaches in the region, 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.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 29.9°C and water up to 27.1°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 10.6°C and water to 14.6°C.

Most viewed beaches of French Riviera

Pampelonne beach

Pampelonne beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Ramatuelle 4.2 km
Chiavari beach

Chiavari beach
7.9
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Blue water
Italy, Chiavari 0.6 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
Spiaggia della Lecciona

Spiaggia della Lecciona
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Deserted
Italy, Marina di Torre del Lago 0.8 km
Le Calandre beach

Le Calandre beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water
Italy, Ventimiglia 0.9 km
Viareggio beach

Viareggio beach
7.7
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Italy, Viareggio 0.8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in French Riviera?

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

There are 566 beaches in total, of which about 100 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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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.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in French Riviera?

Most of the beaches located in French Riviera 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.).

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

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

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How to find uncrowded beaches in French Riviera?

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 French Riviera by occupancy.

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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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