Beautiful French Beaches

The world-famous French Riviera, with its fashionable resorts and beach towns such as Antibes and St Tropez, are popular with sun-worshippers and celebrities year after year.

No doubt about it, as far as french beaches go they are usually on the top of the list.

But away from these hotspots, there are so many gorgeous beaches in France, many of them not as well covered in the tourist guidebooks.

France has over a thousand miles of coastline, so no matter what kind of beach 'style' you like - whether it's surfing, sunbathing, walking - it is very likely you'll find the perfect place here.

You could try the classic resorts in Brittany or the pristine beaches on the Atlantic coast...

..or the lesser known french riviera beaches and islands; charming beaches around Cassis and the Calanques; and don't forget, there's Corsica too!

So, come and dip your toes in the sand and try these wonderful beach destinations...

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Whether you want traditional resorts, family friendly france beaches or the wild and untamed wild west coast, you'll find what you're looking for in Brittany.

An insiders guide to the best beaches on the riviera. Head off the beaten track and escape the crowds.

Cassis has some lovely beaches of its own, as well as the pristine coastline and hidden coves of the nearby Calanques.

Explore the beautiful silver coast, popular with surfers, as well as charming seaside towns and secret getaway islands favoured by the Parisians.

Some of the most gorgeous beaches can be found in the little island jewel of Corsica.

Family Friendly France Beaches

Ideas for family vacations, including where to find good beaches for the kids.

So, wherever which french beaches you decide to visit, hope you have a wonderful holiday in the sun!