10 Beaches in France That You Shouldn't Miss

March 2, 2022 Vergie Nakamoto

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1. La Cote des Basques

Avenue Beau Rivage Coté carrefour d'Hélianthe, 64200 Biarritz France http://tourisme.biarritz.fr/en/beaches/cote-des-basques
Excellent
64%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,809 reviews

La Cote des Basques

Reviewed By pgnnp

To measure the full experience, get up early: between 6 and 7 am is the best time ! Depending on the tide...

2. Plage de Palombaggia

2 rue Fred Scamaroni, 20137, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica France
Excellent
56%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5,863 reviews

Plage de Palombaggia

Reviewed By thetravellingfrenchy - Prague, Czech Republic

As an incredibly famous spot in Corsica, Palombaggia’s reputation for being one of the most gorgeous beaches in the world is fully justified by its stunning beauty. The white sand contrasting with the gorgeous blue water makes you want to take a dip right away! Bordered with pine trees, this little slice of paradise is one of the busiest beaches in the South. So head there early or off-season!

3. Le Touquet Beach

Promenade, 62520 Le Touquet – Paris-Plage France
Excellent
51%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,797 reviews

Le Touquet Beach

Reviewed By Jojoma7 - Bristol, United Kingdom

Very large beach, there are impressive tides, we liked to go hiking, few people early in the morning, a little more during the day, the sea is refreshing

4. Plage De Roccapina

20100, Corsica France
Excellent
63%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 461 reviews

Plage De Roccapina

Reviewed By 146jeanettee

Our favourite anchorage in Corsica. A beautiful. I’ve with clear water and mostly white sandy bottom. Sadly the coral is mostly dead although there are still small fish in the bay.

5. Espiguette Beach

Port Camargue Dans le Gard, Gard, Le Grau-du-Roi France +33 6 02 60 55 72 http://www.oyat-plage.com
Excellent
57%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,072 reviews

Espiguette Beach

Reviewed By 980ec - Newport Pagnell, United Kingdom

Enjoyed a few hours here in August sunshine. It caters for huge numbers of people but is absolutely vast with safe shallow waters and refreshments nearby. Car park is reasonable for what you are gaining access to, and every time you walk through the entry parting in the dunes it is like Holkham in Norfolk just with warmer and closer water!! Up to my neck in the Med with a huge shoal of small fish rolling with the gentle swell was just wonderful.

6. Plage Gros Jonc

Ile de Re France +33 5 46 09 00 55 http://www.iledere.com/decouvrez-lile-de-re/lile-de-re-en-10-histoires/le-bois-plage-en-re/433210-plage-de-gros-jonc
Excellent
45%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 86 reviews

Plage Gros Jonc

Reviewed By AndreaSussex_England - West Sussex, United Kingdom

Huge beach of clean sand and Atlantic rollers. There is a good beach side cafe serving coffee and snacks

7. Calais Beach

Digue Gaston Berthe, Calais France +33 6 19 67 89 72 http://www.calais-guide.co.uk/sights/calais-beach-and-west-pier.html
Excellent
45%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 735 reviews

Calais Beach

Reviewed By Drew040874 - London, United Kingdom

We visited on a glorious summers day and spent the whole day on the beach. They have done a brilliant job in renovating the area. The beach is clean with very attentive life guards. The facilities are clean and tidy and plenty of places to get snacks or something more formal, there are restaurants are close by. First time swimming in the English Channel. Was fun watching all the ferries coming and going to and from Dover. The ferries don’t disrupt your visit to the beach. Free all day parking. Something the UK seaside towns needs to do! Can’t wait to go back.

8. Plage d'Hendaye

Boulevard de La Mer, 64700 Hendaye France
Excellent
59%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,619 reviews

Plage d'Hendaye

Clearly marked swimming areas, water quality, waste management… you will know it all! With water that reaches 23ºC in the height of summer, it is a privileged spot for families who seek plenty of space and safety. It is also a good choice for novice and seasoned surfers in search of sensations. The beach attendants propose facilities such as tent and deckchair hire and beach clubs for children. The beach of Hendaye offers bathing water quality A for several years.

Reviewed By s_olli19 - Kaiserslautern, Germany

Ideal for surfing, swimming, sun bathing... Beautiful 3 km sandy beach. Good infrastructure. Ideal for family.

9. Plage de Tamaricciu

20137, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica France
Excellent
69%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 876 reviews

Plage de Tamaricciu

Reviewed By jefsoul - Nice, France

Pure beauty... Crystal clear waters... Limited car parking... This place is just a little paradise that should be dramatically protected from the silly humans... Actually the fact that car parking is limited tends to reduce the number of people on the beach... There are a number of restaurants at one end of the beach, we tried one of those (PETIT CHOSE) and it was EXCELLENT... GREAT GREAT PLACE TO BE ! Merci CORSICA for being so BEAUTIFUL... Please PROTECT THIS TREASURE...

10. Plage du Sillon

35400, Saint-Malo France +33 6 33 09 75 16 http://www.saint-malo-tourisme.co.uk/stay/green-st-malo/beaches/227818-plage-du-sillon
Excellent
68%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,672 reviews

Plage du Sillon

Reviewed By HarbourTwo - Toronto, Canada

We spent a late summer weekend and the beach is absolutely beautiful. Clean and no litter. At low tide there were a few swimmers and a very wide expanse of beach. The sunsets were spectacular.

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