From Spain to Italy, the Mediterranean Sea is the French leading seaside destination. It is bordered by two regions (Languedoc-Roussillon and Paca) and offers a diversity of landscapes: long sandy beaches as far as the eye can see, small sandy or rocky coves, creeks or pebble beaches. However, there are large sandy beaches in Languedoc-Roussillon (except on Côte Vermeille) with seaside resorts built in the 60s. The Camargue region straddles the two regions of the Mediterranean, and offers wild landscapes in the middle of a protected park. The wildest beaches of the Mediterranean are located there. Then one goes into the heart of Provence and the Blue Coast with sand and pebble beaches, and the beginning of the beaches of Marseille. The beaches of the Var region are next, which are among the most beautiful beaches in the south of France with some secluded coves. Finally, the Alpes Maritimes, which alternates sand and pebbles in a lively department all year round.
From Cassis to Menton, The Côte d’Azur is one of the most touristic destinations in France.
Let’s discover the most beautiful beachesLe massif des Calanques in Marseille and Cassis are the most original coastline area on the Mediterranean.
See the calanque between Marseille and CassisWith its red creeks, the Esterel offers a unique setting on the Mediterranean Coast. Mostly pebble beaches.
See the beaches of the EsterelCamargue offers the most beautiful wild area at the edge of the Mediterranean. Several large sandy beaches.
See the beaches of CamargueThe chicest destination on the Mediterranean Sea, the gulf of Saint-Tropez offers a few secluded and wild beaches.
See the beaches of the Gulf of St TropezThe Blue Coast offers beautiful creeks in Marseille. They are less known than those of Cassis.
See the beaches of the Blue CoastLast stop before Spain, the creeks of Cote Vermeille offers beaches in vine settings.
See the beaches of Cote VermeillePart of the gulf of the Lion, in the south of France, Cote d’Amethyste offers wide sandy beaches.
See the beaches of Cote d’Amethyste