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About Normandy

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Normandy 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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Manche

Manche

31 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Calvados

Calvados

15 beaches
Cliffs • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Seine-Maritime

Seine-Maritime

17 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
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Normandy Best beaches

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Bouley Bay Dive Centre
Bouley Bay Dive Centre
Bouley Bay Dive Centre

Bouley Bay Dive Centre

Le Petit Hameau 25.7 km
Good
7.9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray pebble • Large low tide • Sand & Rocks bottom
3.8 Amenities index
Rozel Harbour Beach
Rozel Harbour Beach
Rozel Harbour Beach

Rozel Harbour Beach

Le Petit Hameau 23.8 km
Good
7.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
5.1 Amenities index
Plage de l'Anse du Brick
Plage de l'Anse du Brick
Plage de l'Anse du Brick
Camping

Plage de l'Anse du Brick

L'Anse du Brick 0.4 km
Good
7.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom
2.7 Amenities index
Deauville Beach
Deauville Beach
Deauville Beach
Kids friendly
Plage de Deauville

Deauville Beach

Les Sablons 1.3 km
Good
7.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
5.4 Amenities index
Plage de Mers-les-Bains
Plage de Mers-les-Bains
Plage de Mers-les-Bains
Good for Relax

Plage de Mers-les-Bains

Le Treport 0.9 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray pebble • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
3.7 Amenities index
Dieppe Beach
Dieppe Beach
Dieppe Beach
Good for Relax
Plage de Dieppe

Dieppe Beach

Dieppe 0.6 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray pebble • Turquoise water • Pebbles bottom
3.8 Amenities index
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Pebble
Pebble
Rocks
Rocks
Kids friendly
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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 63 beaches in the region.

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

Quitest and lonely beaches in Normandy

Villerville Beach
Plage de Villerville

Villerville Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
France, Villerville 0.1 km
Anne Beach

Anne Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
France, Le Petit Hameau 25.1 km
La Coupe Bay

La Coupe Bay
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Le Petit Hameau 23.1 km
Sword Beach

Sword Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Lion-sur-Mer 1.2 km
Ravenoville Beach
Plage de Ravenoville

Ravenoville Beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Ravenoville-Plage 0.4 km
Les Jardins de la Mer

Les Jardins de la Mer
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Le Petit Hameau 31.4 km
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Sandy beaches in Normandy

Havre Des Pas Bathing Pool

Havre Des Pas Bathing Pool
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Le Petit Hameau 31.3 km
Gorey Beach

Gorey Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Le Petit Hameau 26.4 km
Cabour Beach
Plage de Cabour

Cabour Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Le Clos des Dunes 1.7 km
Utah Beach

Utah Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
France, La Zone conchylicole d'Utah-Beach 0.5 km
Green Island Beach

Green Island Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Le Petit Hameau 31.2 km
Ouistreham Beach
Plage de Ouistreham

Ouistreham Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Ouistreham 1.9 km
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Long beaches in Normandy

Archirondel Beach

Archirondel Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown pebble
France, Le Petit Hameau 24.7 km
Etretat Beach
Plage d'Etretat

Etretat Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble
France, Etretat 0.2 km
Keppel Beach

Keppel Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Le Petit Hameau 28.4 km
Omaha Beach

Omaha Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water
France, Les Moulins 0.8 km
La Rocque Harbour Beach

La Rocque Harbour Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, La Poudriere 29 km
Asnelles Beach

Asnelles Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Asnelles 0.4 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Normandy

Plage du Tilleul

Plage du Tilleul
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray pebble
France, La Place 1.4 km
Plage des Petites Dalles

Plage des Petites Dalles
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
France, Les Petites Dalles 0.5 km
Plage Anse Saint Martin

Plage Anse Saint Martin
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise water, Pebbles bottom
France, Hameau es Fours 0.4 km
Plage Les Dunes

Plage Les Dunes
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
France, Urville-Nacqueville 0.5 km
Plage de la Mondree

Plage de la Mondree
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, La Bordette 0.7 km
Plage de Saint-Pierre-en-Port

Plage de Saint-Pierre-en-Port
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
France, Saint-Pierre-en-Port 0.6 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Normandy

Trouville Beach
Plage de Trouville

Trouville Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
France, Trouville-sur-Mer 0.3 km
Houlgate Beach
Plage de Houlgate

Houlgate Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Houlgate 0.5 km
Plage Saint Martin

Plage Saint Martin
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Saint-Martin de Brehal 0.2 km
La Greve d'Azette Beach

La Greve d'Azette Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Le Petit Hameau 31.2 km
Plage de Sciotot

Plage de Sciotot
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
France, Sciotot 0.6 km
Plage District des Pieux

Plage District des Pieux
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
France, Surtainville 1.3 km
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Kite surfing beaches in Normandy

Plage Saint-Jouin

Plage Saint-Jouin
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Saint-Jouin-Bruneval 0.8 km
Plage du Havre

Plage du Havre
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Sainte-Adresse 1.4 km
Plage du Bestouan

Plage du Bestouan
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Le Lieu Marot 47.2 km
Denneville Beach
Denneville Plage

Denneville Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
France, Denneville Plage 0.3 km
Plage de Quiberville-sur-Mer

Plage de Quiberville-sur-Mer
6.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise water, Pebbles bottom
France, Quiberville 0.2 km
Plage Dragey-Ronthon

Plage Dragey-Ronthon
6.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
France, Dragey-Ronthon 1.5 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

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

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 38 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 23 beaches in the region 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 Normandy is less than 500 meters. 63 beaches are relatively easy to access.

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

Latest reviews on Normandy's beaches

Plage de l'Anse du Brick
8 Ethan Kessler

While it is undeniably attractive, this beach doesn't quite match up to some of the others in the Cotentin region. It lacks a certain degree of untamed beauty and doesn't really stand out from the crowd. You can park your car by the coast road and enjoy a view of the small bay from there.

Deauville Beach
8 Ruby in Place

This beach is really great - it's quite spacious and there are lots of eateries in the vicinity. Additionally, you can easily bring your own snacks and enjoy them while lounging on the sand.

Dieppe Beach
10 Nikolai Nikolai

This is a great spot that's suitable for all! Just remember to stay safe and enjoy yourself. After all, life is too short!

Fecamp Beach
10 Branco J.R.

Very beautiful

Plage de Donville-les-Bains
8 Lirio

While the beach has pebbles and rocks on both sides, it still retains a pleasant and uncrowded atmosphere, allowing for a direct life on Chausey. Although it may not be the ideal spot for diving, the view is still breathtaking.

Plage de Veulettes-sur-Mer
10 Soren LEB (slen62)

I had a great time at this beach. It had a mix of pebbles and sand, and was well-maintained. There were designated areas for swimming and small boats, which were supervised. The seaside was beautiful, with cliffs on either side and a lush green hinterland. Additionally, there were shops, restaurants, and a nicely landscaped seafront. The beach was accessible to everyone and had ample parking and a picnic area. There was even a nautical base for water activities. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time at this place.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 14 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 19.8°C and water up to 19.4°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 8.1°C and water to 8.9°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Normandy? In total there are 63 beaches and the most popular is Havre Des Pas Bathing Pool.

Most viewed beaches of Normandy

Dieppe Beach
Plage de Dieppe

Dieppe Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise water, Pebbles bottom
France, Dieppe 0.6 km
Fecamp Beach
Plage de Fecamp

Fecamp Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Fecamp 1 km
Treport Beach
Plage du Treport

Treport Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise water, Pebbles bottom
France, Le Treport 1.2 km
Deauville Beach
Plage de Deauville

Deauville Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
France, Les Sablons 1.3 km
Yport Beach
Plage Yport

Yport Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Yport 0.4 km
Plage De Vaucottes

Plage De Vaucottes
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Vaucottes 0.5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Normandy?

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

There are 63 beaches in total, of which about 7 can be called high-rated.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Normandy?

Most of the beaches located in Normandy 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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