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10 Beaches in France That You Shouldn't Miss
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1. La Cote des Basques
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,809 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,863 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,797 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 461 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,072 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 735 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,619 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 876 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,672 reviews
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.
