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Palombaggia Beach - Found in southern Corsica is this beautiful gem: Palombaggia!
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Calanques of Marseille - You can discover these breathtaking Mediterranean waters in the Calanques National Park in Provence.
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Omaha Beach - Omaha Beach is named after the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in Normandy during WWII. Although it's pretty calm today, it was once the scene of bloody battles.
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Étretat - The splendid Norman cliffs of Étretat are known around the world.
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Petit Sperone Beach - Nestled between two rocks, Petit Sperone Beach faces Piana Island.
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Port Grimaud - Palm trees, sun, and a good atmosphere: the main beach of Port Grimaud is simply breathtaking... but expensive! Indeed, according to Travel Bird's ranking, this beach is the priciest one in France.
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Crozon - The hidden beaches of Crozon (found in Finistère, Brittany) can be defined in two words: a dream.
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Groix - The island of Groix will amaze you with its unique character. The island is only accessible by ferry from Lorient.
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La Londe-les-Maures - In La Londe-les-Maures, a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, you'll find two exceptional beaches: Pellegrin Beach and Argentière Beach, the latter being the largest beach of the seaside resort.
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Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez - Located on the Opal Coast in northern France, Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez are also called the Grand Site des Deux Caps ("Great Site of the Two Capes").
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Pampelonne Beach - It's best to explore this gem in low season, since it's one of the most popular and longest beaches in the region of Saint-Tropez.
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Oléron Island - The island of Oléron is part of the Charente-Maritime department. The region offers more than 62 mi (100 km) of coastline.
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Porquerolles - The island of Porquerolles is home to unparalleled Mediterranean landscapes. The beach of Notre-Dame is bordered by a superb pine forest, but remains little known.
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Basque coast - Bordered by cliffs and overlooking the Spanish coast, this beach—with its beautiful, intense waters—offers a super setting for surfers.
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La Piste - La Piste Beach in Capbreton is the home of many war bunkers, and is reserved for surfing and windsurfing.
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Les Sables-d'Olonne
- The "Big Beach" of Les Sables-d'Olonne
— with its 2.5 mi (4 km) of fine sand—is considered one of Europe's most beautiful beaches.
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Biscarrosse - The commune of Biscarrosse, located in the north of Landes in France, is an important seaside destination. Its eye-catching golden beaches are surrounded by a stunning pine forest.
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Argèles-sur-Mer - Located relatively near Perpignan, this seaside resort offers white-sand beaches that are simply beautiful.
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Arone Beach - This paradise with crystal blue waters is located on the west coast of Corsica, and is surrounded by pink rocks.
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Espiguette Beach - Walking types can explore 6.2 mi (10 km) of fossil dunes in this sublime beach in the Camargue Gardoise. Espiguette Beach is a real paradise for lovers of nature and authenticity.
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Anglet - The French commune of Anglet is also called "Little California," this due to its 11 magnificent beaches renowned for their fine sand.
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Gulf of Morbihan - The Gulf of Morbihan is humbly considered one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Well hidden at the bottom of the gulf is a small sandy beach called Conleau Beach—an absolute must-see!
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Saint-Clair Beach - Located in Le Lavandou in the French Riviera, you'll find Saint-Clair Beach, also known as "The Pearl." Its turquoise waters, golden sand, and views of different islands are just heavenly.
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Plage Centrale Hossegor - Plage Centrale is both a family and sporty beach. You'll find little shops and bars, but especially big waves!
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Beach of the deux jumeaux - The deux jumeaux, or "two twins," got its name thanks to two rocks that have separated from the corniche of Hendaye.
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Almanarre Beach - Almanarre Beach in Hyères is a famous spot for funboarding. Its located 3.1 mi (5 km) parallel to the Route du Sel ("Salt Road").
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Ouistreham Beach - Located in the department of Calvados in Normandy, this seaside resort was once a fishing village. The beach has 1.9 mi (3 km) of fine sand and pretty little huts.
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Le Touquet - This commune located in the Pas-de-Calais department is the most elegant holiday resort in northern France.
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Deauville Beach
- Deauville Beach has gained international notoriety thanks to the American Film Festival and its cabins dedicated to the biggest American stars.
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Palombaggia Beach - Found in southern Corsica is this beautiful gem: Palombaggia!
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Calanques of Marseille - You can discover these breathtaking Mediterranean waters in the Calanques National Park in Provence.
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Omaha Beach - Omaha Beach is named after the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in Normandy during WWII. Although it's pretty calm today, it was once the scene of bloody battles.
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Étretat - The splendid Norman cliffs of Étretat are known around the world.
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Petit Sperone Beach - Nestled between two rocks, Petit Sperone Beach faces Piana Island.
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Port Grimaud - Palm trees, sun, and a good atmosphere: the main beach of Port Grimaud is simply breathtaking... but expensive! Indeed, according to Travel Bird's ranking, this beach is the priciest one in France.
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Crozon - The hidden beaches of Crozon (found in Finistère, Brittany) can be defined in two words: a dream.
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Groix - The island of Groix will amaze you with its unique character. The island is only accessible by ferry from Lorient.
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La Londe-les-Maures - In La Londe-les-Maures, a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, you'll find two exceptional beaches: Pellegrin Beach and Argentière Beach, the latter being the largest beach of the seaside resort.
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Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez - Located on the Opal Coast in northern France, Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez are also called the Grand Site des Deux Caps ("Great Site of the Two Capes").
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Pampelonne Beach - It's best to explore this gem in low season, since it's one of the most popular and longest beaches in the region of Saint-Tropez.
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Oléron Island - The island of Oléron is part of the Charente-Maritime department. The region offers more than 62 mi (100 km) of coastline.
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Porquerolles - The island of Porquerolles is home to unparalleled Mediterranean landscapes. The beach of Notre-Dame is bordered by a superb pine forest, but remains little known.
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Basque coast - Bordered by cliffs and overlooking the Spanish coast, this beach—with its beautiful, intense waters—offers a super setting for surfers.
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La Piste - La Piste Beach in Capbreton is the home of many war bunkers, and is reserved for surfing and windsurfing.
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Les Sables-d'Olonne
- The "Big Beach" of Les Sables-d'Olonne
— with its 2.5 mi (4 km) of fine sand—is considered one of Europe's most beautiful beaches.
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Biscarrosse - The commune of Biscarrosse, located in the north of Landes in France, is an important seaside destination. Its eye-catching golden beaches are surrounded by a stunning pine forest.
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Argèles-sur-Mer - Located relatively near Perpignan, this seaside resort offers white-sand beaches that are simply beautiful.
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Arone Beach - This paradise with crystal blue waters is located on the west coast of Corsica, and is surrounded by pink rocks.
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Espiguette Beach - Walking types can explore 6.2 mi (10 km) of fossil dunes in this sublime beach in the Camargue Gardoise. Espiguette Beach is a real paradise for lovers of nature and authenticity.
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Anglet - The French commune of Anglet is also called "Little California," this due to its 11 magnificent beaches renowned for their fine sand.
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Gulf of Morbihan - The Gulf of Morbihan is humbly considered one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Well hidden at the bottom of the gulf is a small sandy beach called Conleau Beach—an absolute must-see!
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Saint-Clair Beach - Located in Le Lavandou in the French Riviera, you'll find Saint-Clair Beach, also known as "The Pearl." Its turquoise waters, golden sand, and views of different islands are just heavenly.
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Plage Centrale Hossegor - Plage Centrale is both a family and sporty beach. You'll find little shops and bars, but especially big waves!
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Beach of the deux jumeaux - The deux jumeaux, or "two twins," got its name thanks to two rocks that have separated from the corniche of Hendaye.
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Almanarre Beach - Almanarre Beach in Hyères is a famous spot for funboarding. Its located 3.1 mi (5 km) parallel to the Route du Sel ("Salt Road").
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Ouistreham Beach - Located in the department of Calvados in Normandy, this seaside resort was once a fishing village. The beach has 1.9 mi (3 km) of fine sand and pretty little huts.
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Le Touquet - This commune located in the Pas-de-Calais department is the most elegant holiday resort in northern France.
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Deauville Beach
- Deauville Beach has gained international notoriety thanks to the American Film Festival and its cabins dedicated to the biggest American stars.
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Discover the most incredible beaches in all of France
France is one of the world's leading tourist destinations
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Fine sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and long walks: that's France! The country has been blessed with an astonishing variety of beaches that are among the most beautiful in all of Europe.
Known particularly for its cuisine, arts, culture, museums and history, France has numerous seaside resorts that would make any other country envious. With more than 2,600 beaches, this European country is a destination of choice for those who want to explore different cities while still enjoying a day at the beach (and an escape from an inevitable heatwave). Whether close to the capital or found on the French Riviera, there are loads of splendid waters and secret beaches to explore. From the chic beach of Deauville, with its famous huts and boardwalk, to the magnificent Calanques, known for its crystal blue waters and natural rocks like limestone, your beach holiday will be memorable with a trip to France.
Click through this gallery to see which French beaches you absolutely can't miss.
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