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List of beaches on the seaside resorts in France
Beaches in Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains (Landes)
Vieux-Boucau is a seaside destination located in the department Landes, near the towns Hossegor and Seignosse. Like its neighbors, it is a well known surf spot.
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Beaches in Lumio (Haute-Corse)
Located in north of Corsica, Lumio is a seaside resort of the coast of Balagne, between Calvi and Algajola.
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Beaches in Vielle-Saint-Girons (Landes)
Vielle-Saint-Girons is a seaside station located on the aquitaine coast in France, in about fifteen kilometres of Moliets-et-Maa.
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Beaches in Port-la-Nouvelle (Aude)
The sea resort of Port-la-Nouvelle is located in the department of Aude, which is part of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. It is popular with tourists who enjoy its stunning beaches and offers many walks.
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Beaches in Hossegor (Landes)
Bordered by an emerald forest and a marine lake, the small seaside destination of Hossegor in France is a haven of peace well known by surfers and is the capital of surf in Europe.
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Beaches in Seignosse (Landes)
The seaside resort of Seignosse, located in the department of the Landes, is famous for its long beaches and many surf spots.
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Beaches in L'Ile-Rousse (Haute-Corse)
Ile Rousse is located in Northern Corsica and is a seaside village famous for its history and beautiful landscapes. Napoleon and Caruchettu beaches are closer to the city centre and the harbour.
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Beaches in Calvi (Haute-Corse)
The seaside resort of Calvi is located in Northern-Corsica and specifically in the region of Balagne. There are 5 beaches. Pinewood beach is the most famous.
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Beaches in Assérac (Loire-Atlantique)
The seaside resort of Assérac is known for its superb coastal facade formed by the Traict of Pen Bé where beaches and oyster farms are located and by the large Bay of Pont-Mahé.
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Beaches in Fleury d'Aude (Aude)
The village of Fleury d'Aude is a typical Languedoc village, between Narbonne and Béziers. The 8 km stretch of sand from Saint-Pierre Beach to Cabanes de Fleury all to enjoy
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Beaches in Locmariaquer (Morbihan)
The resort of Locmariaquer in Morbihan and its beautiful beaches overlooking the bay of Quiberon are to the delight of tourists.
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Beaches in La Trinité-sur-Mer (Morbihan)
The seaside resort of La-Trinité-sur-Mer is located on the coast of Megaliths. Families especially appreciate the beaches of La Trinité sur Mer.
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Beaches in Carnac (Morbihan)
Carnac (town and beach) is a popular destination with holidaymakers who like to stroll admiring the beautiful opulent villas or walk on the side of the salt marshes on which Carnac-Plage was created.
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Beaches in Pénestin (Morbihan)
The resort of Pénestin is a county in Morbihan part of the Guérande peninsula near the beaches of Loire-Atlantique. It has 25 kilometres of coastline and a beautiful architectural heritage.
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Beaches in Canale-di-Verde (Haute-Corse)
It is in the department of Upper Corsica (Castagniccia) that there is the resort of Canale-di-Verde.
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Beaches in Santa-Maria-Poggio (Haute-Corse)
Santa Maria Poggio is a municipality of Haute-Corse counting six hamlets. Located between sea and mountain, it offers a wide range of leisure
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Beaches in Aléria (Haute-Corse)
Aleria is a resort located in the department of Haute-Corse (East Coast of Corsica), in the region of Serra. It offers holiday makers a wide long coastline of 12 km and consists of sandy beaches.
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Beaches in San-Giuliano (Haute-Corse)
Located in the department of Upper Corsica and belonging to the region of Campulori, the seaside resort of San-Giuliano is at 3 kilometers from Cervione.
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Beaches in Cervione (Haute-Corse)
Located in the heart of the Costa Verde, the small seaside resort of Cervione belongs to the micro-region of Campulori. The city of Bastia is only 50 kilometers away.
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Beaches in San-Nicolao (Haute-Corse)
San Nicolao, located in Corsica about forty kilometres from Bastia, is famous for its parish church classified as historic monuments but also for Moriani-Plage, its seaside district.
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Beaches in Ghisonaccia (Haute-Corse)
The small seaside resort of Ghisonaccia, located halfway between Bastia and Bonifacio, offers a seemingly endless wide stretch of sand.
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Beaches in Linguizzetta (Haute-Corse)
The seaside resort of Linguizzetta, in Corsica, is located north of the plain of Aleria and is known for its beautiful coastline belonging to the East Coast (Costa Verde).
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Beaches in Batz-sur-Mer (Loire-Atlantique)
The seaside town of Batz-sur-Mer is part of the Guérande peninsula. It is the beautiful beaches and coves of Batz sur Mer that attract the holidaymakers.
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Beaches in Talasani (Haute-Corse)
Talasani is a typical village located in Upper Corsica. The village that dates from the Middle Ages is built on top of a hill.
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Beaches in Saint-Cyprien (Pyrenees-Orientales)
Between Argelès-sur-Mer and Canet-en-Roussillon, the seaside destination of Saint-Cyprien offers an authentic village and a charming, beautiful beach of five kilometers.
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Beaches in Elne (Pyrenees-Orientales)
Located on Catalan land, about a dozen kilometers from Perpignan, Elne is a rich seaside destination. The city is preserved and is located six kilometers from the sea.
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Beaches in Port Barcarès (Pyrenees-Orientales)
Port-Barcarès is a seaside destination in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, located at about 25 kilometers from Perpignan and near the beaches of the department Aude and those of Leucate.
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Beaches in Contis-Plage (Landes)
Located in the department of the Landes in France and belonging to the municipality of Saint-Julien-en-Born, the seaside resort of Contis-Plage marks the border between Pays des Born and Marensin.
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Beaches in Mimizan (Landes)
Located in the north of the department of Landes on the Silver Coast and belonging to the “Pays de Born”, the town of Mimizan is one of the most popular resorts.
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Beaches in Saint-Nazaire (Loire-Atlantique)
In the department of Loire-Atlantique, the seaside resort of Saint Nazaire is best known for its aeronautics and shipbuilding than for its beaches.
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Beaches in Le Croisic (Loire-Atlantique)
The seaside resort of Le Croisic is a haven of peace on the doorstep of Brittany. Located north of the peninsula of the same name, about thirty kilometres from Saint-Nazaire, it has a rich heritage and beautiful beaches.
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Beaches in Port-Vendres (Pyrenees-Orientales)
the resort of Port-Vendres is famous for its beaches of the “Côte Vermeille” which attract many swimmers during the summer season. Less known than its neighbour, it offers an authentic Mediterranean atmosphere.
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Beaches in Argelès-sur-Mer (Pyrenees-Orientales)
In the heart of the region Languedoc-Roussillon, the seaside destination of Argelès-sur-Mer offers the last white beach before the creeks of Cote Vermeille.
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Beaches in Canet-en-Roussillon (Pyrenees-Orientales)
The seaside destination of Canet-en-Roussillon, located in the department Pyrenees-Orientales in South of France, is a charming little village and a long fine sand beach.
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Beaches in Furiani (Haute-Corse)
The small seaside resort of Furiani is located in Haute-Corse, south of Bastia, in the plain of Marana. It is its exceptional environment that makes it famous.
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Beaches in Tarnos (Landes)
The small resort of Tarnos, the Landes 4th city, is appreciated for its exceptional location at the mouth of the Adour and the diversity of its landscapes.
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Beaches in Labenne (Landes)
In the Landes, on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the seaside resort of Labenne, which is located fifteen kilometres from Bayonne, is a popular site for families.
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Beaches in Moliets-et-Maa (Landes)
Moliets-et-Maa is a resort located in the department of Landes, bordered by a pine forest and renowned for its beaches of the “Côte d’Argent”.
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Beaches in Banyuls-sur-Mer (Pyrenees-Orientales)
Set in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon, on the « Côte Vermeille », the seaside resort of Banyuls-sur-Mer is a charming little area very close to the Spanish border.
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Beaches in Cerbère (Pyrenees-Orientales)
Situated in the Pyrénées-Orientales, the seaside resort of Cerbere has the particularity of being the southernmost of France.
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Beaches in Iles de Lérins - St Honorat (Alpes-Maritimes)
The Saint Honorat Island is situated outside of Cannes and is part of the Iles de Lérins. The St. Honorat Isle is a private domain that belongs to the monastery of Lérins. It is open to the public.
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Beaches in Brando (Haute-Corse)
The small seaside resort of Brando, located in Haute-Corse within 10 km of Bastia, includes several hamlets and offers vacationers beautiful beaches and landscapes.
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Beaches in Plouha (Côtes-d'Armor)
The small seaside resort of Plouha, known for having distinguished itself during the Second World War by its resistance activities, is a rich heritage destination. Built on a wild coast, it mixes landscapes, valleys, forests and moors.
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Beaches in Torreilles (Pyrenees-Orientales)
The small seaside destination of Torreilles is a little village with a beach, that has stayed wild, and attracts many visitors each year. Torreilles is one of our favorite destinations in Languedoc-Roussillon.
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Beaches in Iles de Lérins - Ste Marguerite (Alpes-Maritimes)
Situated 15 minutes by boat from Cannes, the island of Sainte-Marguerite is the biggest of the islands of Lerins. The beaches of the island of Lerins are totally different from the sand beaches of Cannes.
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Beaches in Vendres (Hérault)
At just 10 kilometres from Béziers in the Hérault department, the small seaside resort of Vendres is known to be a typical and preserved Mediterranean village in a protected environment that captivates visitors
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Beaches in Valras-Plage (Hérault)
The small resort of Valras-Plage is one of the major tourist destinations of the Herault in France and where the highest dunes the French Mediterranean are found.
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Beaches in Coti-Chiavari (South Corsica)
Located between sea and mountain, the pretty seaside resort of Coti-Chiavari at about 40 km from Ajaccio is a popular destination of South of Corsica.
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Beaches in Pietrosella (South Corsica)
The pretty southern Corsican resort of Pietrosella is located thirty kilometres from Ajaccio. The beaches of Pietrosella, Ruppione and Mare e Sole (or silver beach) are very popular in the summer season.
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Beaches in Quiberon (Morbihan)
The seaside resort of Quiberon, located at the tip of the peninsula of Quiberon opposite Belle-Ile-sur-Mer, is one of the most popular resorts in the South of Morbihan and Brittany.
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Beaches in Le Pouliguen (Loire-Atlantique)
The resort of Pouliguen is located west of the famous resort of La Baule. They are separated by the harbour and a channel that allows sea water into the salt marshes.
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Beaches in La Baule-Escoublac (Loire-Atlantique)
Stuck between the salt marshes of Guérande and the Loire region, the seaside resort of La Baule has become one of the stars of the Loire-Atlantique department and Southern Brittany.
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Beaches in Pornichet (Loire-Atlantique)
The seaside resort of Pornichet is, since the 19th century, the fashionable seaside resort of the Atlantic coast located 5 km from La Baule.
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Beaches in Vannes (Morbihan)
Vannes is a resort located on the south coast of Brittany, in the Gulf of Morbihan. The beaches are very popular even though they are far from being the best in Morbihan.
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Beaches in La Croix-Valmer (Var)
The discreet seaside resort of La Croix-Valmer is in the gulf of Saint-Tropez. Visitors particularly appreciate these beaches in La Croix-Valmer: Douane and Debarquement, which is one of the most active beaches in the summer.
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Beaches in La Londe-les-Maures (Var)
Located in the heart of the Var coastline, between the peninsula of Giens and Cap Benat, the small seaside resort of La Londe-les-Maures is a protected place where landscapes mingle.
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Beaches in Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer (Var)
Rayol-Canadel is a small seaside resort attached a long time ago to La Mole in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez in France. There are three major beaches in Rayol-Canadel located on preserved sites.
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Beaches in Cavalaire-sur-Mer (Var)
Between Le Lavandou and La Croix-Valmer, Cavalaire sur Mer is a known destination in the department Var (South of France) for the beauty of its landscapes and several activities.
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Beaches in Lavandou (Var)
Located in the Var Department of the French Riviera, at the foot of the Maures Massif, the Lavandou seaside resort holds some of the best beaches of the French Riviera.
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Beaches in Bormes-les-Mimosas (Var)
Located between La Londe les Maures and Lavandou, we find over 20 beaches in Bormes-les-Mimosas. The old village (situated far from the seafront) is full of pretty things to see.
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Beaches in Propriano (South Corsica)
The seaside destination of Propriano is located in the south of Corsica. To the north of the mouth of the Rizzanese and in the gulf with the same name, we find a large number of beaches in Propriano.
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Beaches in Serra-di-Ferro (South Corsica)
Located in the gulf de Valinco in the south of Corsica, Porto Pollo is a little fishing harbor known for its pretty spots for submarine scuba diving and its superb fine sand beaches.
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Beaches in Olmeto (South Corsica)
Perched at 360 meters’ altitude and located in southern Corsica, Olmeto is a haven belonging to the Valinco region. Along the Bay, there are 20 km of beaches in Olmeto-Beach and neighbouring cities that are offered to the tourists.
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Beaches in Crozon (Finistère)
The seaside resort of Crozon is located in Finistere on an extensive peninsula, which includes many villages. The town is located between the Bay of Morgat and the Tip of Kador.
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Beaches in Camaret-sur-Mer (Finistère)
The seaside resort of Camaret-sur-Mer, less than 80 kilometres from Brest, is a very popular family and sportive destinationin Brittany. It is located west of the peninsula of Crozon.
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Beaches in Perros-Guirec (Côtes-d'Armor)
We find two great beaches in Perros-Guirec (Brittany) that are the happiness of tourists. Trestraou is the sunniest and backs up to the casino.
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Beaches in Trégastel (Côtes-d'Armor)
The small seaside resort of Tregastel is located on the Pink Granite Coast, less than ten kilometres from Perros-Guirec. It is known for its remnants of past civilizations, mainly Celtic.
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Beaches in Ploumanach (Côtes-d'Armor)
Nearby Perros-Guirec, Ploumanac'h belongs to the Granit Rose Coast. Seaside resort famous for its beautiful landscapes of stones carved by the sea and wind for millions of years.
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Beaches in Saint-Quay-Portrieux (Côtes-d'Armor)
The seaside resort of Saint-Quay-Portrieux, a few kilometers from Saint-Brieuc, is a popular spot for its harbor which hosts fishing and pleasure boats during the summere season.
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Beaches in Vendays-Montalivet (Gironde)
Located in the heart of Medoc, a few kilometres from the Gironde estuary, the small resort of Montalivet-les-Bains is a haven of tranquillity between the Landes forest, ocean and marsh.
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Beaches in Hourtin (Gironde)
At the heart of the department of the Gironde, the resort of Hourtin, along with Lacanau and Carcans, is part of the Medoc Lakes group of counties.
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Beaches in Le Porge (Gironde)
Le Porge is located in an enchanting setting, between ocean and forest and well protected by the dunes. It offers a great number of bicycle trails and forest paths, perfect for discovering nature.
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Beaches in Lège-Cap-Ferret (Gironde)
Between the ocean and the Bay of Arcachon, the beach resort of Lège-Cap-Ferret lies on a wide peninsula offering a wide range of different landscapes.
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Beaches in Lacanau (Gironde)
Lacanau is one of the most important seaside destinations in Gironde in France. It is located about fifty kilometers from Bordeaux on the French Atlantic's coasts.
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Beaches in Sagone (South Corsica)
The small seaside resort of Sagone is known for its rich history and beautiful beaches, which attract many tourists every year. Holidaymakers are attracted by the 4 sandy beaches of Sagone.
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Beaches in Cargèse (South Corsica)
An hour from the city of Ajaccio, the seaside resort of Cargèse is discovered and with her its fine sand beaches and its beautiful landscapes.
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Beaches in Carcans (Gironde)
Carcans-Océan is a seaside destination located between Lacanau-Océan and Hourtin-Plage. There are two types of beaches in Carcans: ocean beaches and the beaches of Carcans Lake
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Beaches in Olmeta-di-Capocorso (Haute-Corse)
Olmeta in Haute-Corse is located in the Cap Corse between Farinole and Nonza on the west coast. Its small Marine of Negru is the major point of interest of this commune of Corsica.
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Beaches in Farinole (Haute-Corse)
Located near Patrimonio and ten kilometres north of Saint-Florent, the little hilltop village of Farinole has two beaches, one is covered in pebbles and the other in sand.
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Beaches in Porticcio (South Corsica)
Porticcio is a seaside resort in southern Corsica in the Gulf of Ajaccio. This is one of the most important tourist destinations close to Ajaccio.
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Beaches in Port Camargue (Gard)
Port Camarge is found to the south of the seaside resort Grau du Roi in France. This important harbor marks the beginning of the large Espiguette Beach that extends for about 18 kilometers in an environment of dunes and stretches of sand.
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Beaches in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer (Var)
Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer is a small Provençal village in the Var department at the edge of the seaside resorts of the Bouches du Rhône.
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Beaches in Piriac-sur-Mer (Loire-Atlantique)
Labelled a small town with character, Piriac sur Mer is also a seaside resort of the Loire Atlantique located to the northwest of Nantes (95 km) and 18 km from La Baule.
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Beaches in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone (Hérault)
Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone is famous for its long wild beach by the ponds between Palavas-les-Flots in the east and Frontignan in the west. The beach stretches over 8 km with dunes.
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Beaches in Sérignan (Hérault)
Sérignan-Plage is between Valras-Plage and Portiragnes. In this resort, there are very few shops (twenty) and no real town centre. The resort is only made up of campsites.
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Beaches in Eze (Alpes-Maritimes)
Eze-village is one of the most visited on the French Riviera. Located at 400 meters above sea level, it's the highest perched village above the sea.
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Beaches in Portiragnes (Hérault)
Located between Vias and Sérignan, the seaside resort of Portiragnes is one of the lesser known resorts in the Languedoc-Roussillon. It has retained a natural environment.
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Beaches in La Tranche-sur-Mer (Vendee)
The seaside destination of La Tranche sur Mer is located at the doors of Charente-Maritime, facing Ile de Ré, between La Faute sur Mer and Longeville sur Mer in Vendée in France.
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Beaches in La Turballe (Loire-Atlantique)
The seaside resort of La Turballe is located between Le Croisic and Piriac-sur-Mer, near La Baule, on Côte d'Amour. There are 7 beaches.
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Beaches in Cassis (Bouches-du-Rhone)
Located between the calanques of Marseille and La Ciotat, the seaside resort of Cassis is tucked away between the cliffs of Cape Canaille and Gardiole.
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Beaches in Châtelaillon-Plage (Charente-Maritime)
The seaside resort of Châtelaillon-Plage is the most important station near La Rochelle. There is a large sandy beach that runs along the city center and along beautifl renovated villas.
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Beaches in L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer (Vendee)
Aiguillon sur Mer marks the entrance into the department of Vendée. Recognised for its nature reserve of the Baie de l'Aiguillon which is integrated into the Marais Poitevin.
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Beaches in Grau d'Agde (Hérault)
Located west of the seaside resort of Cap d'Agde, Le Grau d'Agde is in contrast with its neighbour for its more typical character.
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Beaches in Palasca (Haute-Corse)
The village of Palasca is located in Haute-Corse in Balagne at the beginning of the desert of the Agriates. This village is famous for long Ostriconi Beach and dunes.
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Beaches in La Faute-sur-Mer (Vendee)
La Faute sur Mer is the southernmost resort of the Vendée. It is located in the Sea of Pertuis facing the island of Ré, near the Baie de l'Aiguillon and the beaches of Charente-Maritime.
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Beaches in Marseillan (Hérault)
Marseillan-Plage is a small seaside resort in the Herault region between Sète and Cap d'Agde. It is very lively in summer with many tourist facilities.
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Beaches in Boyardville (Charente-Maritime)
Boyardville is located northeast of the Island of Oléron and St George of Oléron. This small port was built in 1803 during the construction of Fort Boyard.
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Beaches in Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer (Var)
The peninsula Saint Mandrier closes off the bay of Toulon in the south in France. The little harbor of St Mandrier has plenty of charm.
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Beaches in Narbonne Plage (Aude)
Narbonne’s sea front is located 16 km from the historic city and is called Narbonne-Plage. There is a large sandy beach that stretches for over 4 km.
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Beaches in Palavas-les-Flots (Hérault)
The seaside destination Palavas-les-Flots is the oldest on the coast near Montpellier. We find here a pretty fishing harbor and ancient picturesque neighborhoods.
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Beaches in Carnon (Hérault)
Carnon-Plage is the closest seaside destination to Montpellier. It is therefore the destination the most appreciated by the people of Montpellier.
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Beaches in Gruissan-Plage (Aude)
Situated between the lakes of Gruissan, Grazel and the Mediterranean, the seaside resort of Gruissan is the most original resort in the Aude department.
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Beaches in Fos-sur-Mer (Bouches-du-Rhone)
Fos sur Mer is located in the Bouches du Rhône department, west of Martigues and east of Port-Saint-Louis, which is one of the main points of entry into Camargue.
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Beaches in La Flotte (Charente-Maritime)
The village of La Flotte on the Island of Ré is ranked among the most beautiful villages in France. It is located east of Saint-Martin-de-Ré, about 4 km away.
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Beaches in Carqueiranne (Var)
Carqueiranne is a small family-oriented seaside resort between Toulon and Hyeres. It is busy all year round and the coastline is exceptional with many beaches.
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Beaches in Ars-en-Ré (Charente-Maritime)
Ars en Ré is located southwest of the island of Ré near St Clément-des-Baleines and its lighthouse. Ars en Ré, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, is easily recognizable with the black and white church bell tower.
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Beaches in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône (Bouches-du-Rhone)
Part of the Camargue natural park since 2011, Ports Saint Louis is one of the entrances of Camargue coming from the south-west of France.
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Beaches in Saint-Martin-de-Ré (Charente-Maritime)
Saint Martin de Ré is the most important village on the Island of Ré. It is located in the center of the island and on the north shore, and surrounded by fortifications listed by the UNESCO.
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Beaches in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (Bouches-du-Rhone)
The village of Saintes Maries de la Mer, Camargue’s main resort (or at least the most typical), is a real paradise for beach lovers. Several kilometres of uninterrupted sandy beaches are available.
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Beaches in Le Pradet (Var)
The small resort of Le Pradet is located in the Var region between Toulon and Carqueiranne.The resort is less crowded than the two big neighbours (Toulon and Hyères) but offer exceptional Mediterranean coast.
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Beaches in Port-de-Bouc (Bouches-du-Rhone)
Port de Bouc is located in the Gulf of Fos sur Mer between Martigues and Fos sur Mer. The environment is not the most pleasant one.
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Beaches in La Couarde-sur-Mer (Charente-Maritime)
Couarde sur Mer is located on the island of Ré (Charente-Martime, about 30 minutes from La Rochelle), on the southern coast, opposite St Martin de Ré in the center of the island.
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Beaches in Capbreton (Landes)
The seaside resort of Capbreton is located in the south of the Landes near Hossegor. Renowned for its waves, Capbreton is an important spot for surfers.
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Beaches in La Seyne-sur-Mer (Var)
Located between Toulon and Six Fours les Plages, La Seyne sur Mer can be qualified as popular. The beaches here are located to the south toward the Saint-Mandrier peninsula and Cap Sicié.
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Beaches in Sète (Hérault)
Between the sea, Etang de Thau and the Canal du Midi, the resort of Sète is located in the department of Herault.
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Beaches in Bandol (Var)
Bandol is without a doubt the most popular seaside city in the west of the Var Department. The harbor and Ile de Bendor give it a very picturesque feel.
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Beaches in Sanary-sur-Mer (Var)
Located on the Var coast between Bandol and Six-Fours-les-Plages, the seaside resort of Sanary sur Mer has kept its Provençal atmosphere with small colourful boats moored in its harbour.
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Beaches in Hyères (Var)
The seaside resort of Hyeres is one of the most important resorts in the south of France. The vast territory stretches between sea, salt fields, peninsula and islands.
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Beaches in Porquerolles (Var)
The island of Porquerolles is the largest of the islands of Hyères (8 km long by 3 km wide) and the most popular. This island off the coast of Hyères is inhabited throughout the year.
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Beaches in Guéthary (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Guéthary, located between Bidart and St Jean de Luz, is a former small fishing village. Very different from the seaside resorts of the Basque Coast, it has a picturesque style and a wild environment.
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Beaches in Bénodet (Finistère)
Located in the Finistere department of Brittany, fifteen kilometres from Quimper, the seaside resort of Bénodet, the centre of which is at the mouth of the Odet, offers a variety of beaches.
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Beaches in La Grande-Motte (Hérault)
With its specific architecture, La Grande Motte has taken the label Patrimoine (Heritage Site) of the 20th century. It offers seven kilometers of fine sand beach with several dune spaces and green area.
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Beaches in Les Sables-d'Olonne (Vendee)
The seaside resort of Les Sables d'Olonne, located in the Vendée department less than 100 km from La Rochelle on the Coast of Light, is one of the busiest resorts in the Pays de la Loire.
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Beaches in Pyla-sur-Mer (Gironde)
The seaside destination Pyla sur Mer has the privilege of being home to the highest dune in Europe, at 117 meters, the Dune de Pyla (or dune de Pilat).
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Beaches in Saint-Jean-de-Monts (Vendee)
The seaside resort of Saint Jean de Monts in the Vendée offers 8 km of beaches. The resort is in a very green environment with the presence of a large forest, marshes and numerous trails for walking or hiking.
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Beaches in Six-Fours-les-Plages (Var)
The seaside resort of Six Fours les Plages is one of the largest towns in the Var region with many small hamlets. The main attraction is in the small fishing port of Brusc.
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Beaches in Leucate (Aude)
The resort of Leucate offers many sandy beaches (18 km) along the Mediterranean or on the banks of the lake of Leucate for those people who prefer swimming safely
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Beaches in Biscarrosse (Landes)
Biscarrosse is located in France and to the southwest of Bordeaux (70 kilometers) and is one of the most important seaside destinations in Landes.
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Beaches in Anglet (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
The seaside resort of Anglet, located 30 km north of Spain and only a few kilometres from Biarritz, is a real paradise for vacationers. 4.5 km of sand stretches on either side of the small seaside town, from the beaches of Biarritz to the beaches of the Landes.
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Beaches in Le Havre (Seine-Maritime)
Le Havre, seaside resort since 1999, is located in the North of France. Second biggest port of France, it has also obtained the Family Plus label for it welcomes children with many clubs around the beach.
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Beaches in Saint Raphael (Var)
The seaside resort of Saint Raphael offers a wide variety of beaches: sandy beaches in the city center or in preserved mountains, pebble beaches and small discrete coves.
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Beaches in Porto-Vecchio (South Corsica)
Porto Vecchio, seaside resort and tourist capital of Corsica, is located southeast of the Corsica island on the east coast. Porto Vecchio’s reputation comes from its beaches.
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Beaches in Bastia (Haute-Corse)
Located at the beginning of Cap Corse, in the northeast of Corsica, Bastia’s seaside resort has the privilege of being a city of art and history and of being located at the crossroads of France and Italy.
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Beaches in Cap d'Agde (Hérault)
Cap d'Agde is one the most reputed seaside resorts of Hérault. The beaches here are accessible by pedestrian paths which make it more agreeable for families with children, as there are no roads nearby.
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Beaches in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage (Pas-de-Calais)
Located in the North of France along the Channel, Le Touquet is a fashionable major holiday destination since the interwar period with sumptuous villas built in a pine and birch forest planted east of the city.
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Beaches in Le Grau-du-Roi (Gard)
Located in the department Gard, the seaside resort Grau du Roi is an old fishermen's village of Camargue. The beaches make up about seventeen kilometers of the coast of the department Hérault of Bouches du Rhone, to the south of La Grande-Motte of salty Camargue.
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Beaches in Saint-Florent (Haute-Corse)
The seaside resort of St-Florent, located in the Nebbio region in Corsica, south of Cap Corse, is one of the chicest destinations in Corsica. It is often described as a small Saint-Tropez.
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Beaches in Nonza (Haute-Corse)
Nonza is a small village in Corsica 20 km north of the seaside resort of Saint-Florent. This former medieval platform with its defence tower overlooks the sea and the famous Nonza Beach covered in grey pebbles.
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Beaches in Arcachon (Gironde)
Arcachon is the most reputed seaside resort in Gironde. To the south of the Bassin d'Arcachon, this destination is very much appreciated by the people from Bordeaux who like to come here on the weekends.
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Beaches in Collioure (Pyrenees-Orientales)
Ancient city specializing in anchovy fishing, Collioure is now an agreeable seaside destination in the Pyrenees Orientaless, near Spain on the Cote Vermeille.
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Beaches in Frontignan (Hérault)
The seaside resort of Frontignan is located northeast of Sete in South of France, and offers a landscape between sea, ponds and scrubland. There are 7 km of beautiful sand and pebble beaches.
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Beaches in Trouville-sur-Mer (Calvados)
Located next to Deauville on the Cote Fleurie in Normandy, the seaside destination of Trouville has many resemblances with its neighbor.
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Beaches in Deauville (Calvados)
Located on the Cote Fleurie, Deauville is without a doubt the most fashionable destination on this coast that extends to Villerville in Cabourg.
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Beaches in La Ciotat (Bouches-du-Rhone)
La Ciotat is the easternmost seaside resort in the Bouches du Rhone Department. There are many choices of beaches in La Ciotat. We find many calanques including the beautiful Figuerolles calanque.
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Beaches in La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime)
La Rochelle, located north of Charente-Maritime, close to the Island of Ré, is not just a beach destination! There are only three sandy beaches (fairly small, each about 200 meters long) but its architectural heritage compensate for this lack!
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Beaches in Ciboure (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Sharing the same bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Ciboure is often seen as the little sister of the latter.
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Beaches in Bidart (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Bidart has 6 beaches that stretch for 5 km. All are supervised in July and August. They extend from Biarritz to Guéthary with rugged cliffs that give an untamed look.
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Beaches in Biarritz (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Biarritz is one of the most chic seaside destinations in Pays Basque and the Atlantic coast. It is also the most important destination in the Pyrenees Atlantiques.
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Beaches in Saint-Jean-de-Luz (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Saint Jean de Luz is one of the most reputed seaside destinations on the Basque coast. It is familial and sporty and animated all year long thank to many festivals.
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Beaches in Hendaye (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Located a few hundred meters from Spain, Hendaye is one of the most important seaside destinations in Pays Basque in France. We find the most beautiful beaches of the Cote Basque stretching over close to three kilometers along the seafront.
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Beaches in Martigues (Bouches-du-Rhone)
La Couronne is the main seaside town of Martigues. It has the most beautiful sandy beaches of the Blue Coast including the Verdon beach or the beach in Sainte Croix.
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Beaches in Sausset-les-Pins (Bouches-du-Rhone)
The seaside town of Sausset les Pins is one of the most important of the Blue Coast. Located near Carry le Rouet, it is difficult to differentiate between the two resorts.
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Beaches in Carry-le-Rouet (Bouches-du-Rhone)
Carry le Rouet is one of the most important seaside resorts of Côte Bleue, just 30 km from Marseille. Its port is lively throughout the year.
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Beaches in Ensuès-la-Redonne (Bouches-du-Rhone)
Ensuès la Redonne is one of the most important typical villages of Blue Coast. It is divided into three main parts: the center of Ensuès away from the sea, the port of La Redonne and the ports of Méjean.
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Beaches in Le Rove (Bouches-du-Rhone)
The small village of Le Rove is located between Marseille and Carry le Rouet. To enjoy its beautiful creeks, one must go towards the two small fishing ports of La Vesse or Niolon.
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Beaches in Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhone)
Marseille, the most important city in the department Bouches du Rhone, is equally a seaside destination. To the east of the city we find the famous calanques.
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Beaches in Cap-d'Ail (Alpes-Maritimes)
Cap d’Ail is located between Monaco and Beaulieu sur Mer; it is a small resort adjoining the principality of Monaco and Fontvieille district.
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Beaches in Toulon (Var)
Toulon is a great destination and overall a good deal when compared with the rest of the French Riviera. The artificial sand beaches of Mourillon are a real success.
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Beaches in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (Alpes-Maritimes)
Roquebrune Cap Martin can be divided into two parts: to the west is Cap Martin near Monaco with two beautiful beaches far from the road in a grandiose setting and to the east is Cap Martin near Menton with a large stone beach that stretches over a kilometer.
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Beaches in Beaulieu-sur-Mer (Alpes-Maritimes)
Nicknamed the pearl of the French Riviera, Beaulieu sur Mer has a different face than the other seaside destinations on the French Riviera. With its Belle Epoque style it attracts a familial clientele during the summer.
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Beaches in Royan (Charente-Maritime)
Royan is the most famous seaside resort of Charente-Maritime. Located at the exit of the Gironde estuary, it is the perfect destination if you are looking for great beaches on the Atlantic Ocean.
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Beaches in Monaco (Alpes-Maritimes)
Tight against the mountains and by the sea, the principality of Monaco is jammed in the Alpes Maritimes department between Cap d’Ail and Roquebrune Cap Martin.
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Beaches in Ajaccio (South Corsica)
Ajaccio is located on the western part of Corsica between Porto and Bonifacio.Located between sea and mountains, the beaches at Ajaccio are among the most beautiful beaches of Corsica.
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Beaches in Menton (Alpes-Maritimes)
The seaside town of Menton is a foretaste of Italian villages. The seaside promenade offers a very beautiful glimpse of the old city and its basilica.
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Beaches in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer (Charente-Maritime)
To the north of Royan, toward the pointe de la Coubre, the seaside station of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer offers several pleasant coves between dunes and pine forests.
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Beaches in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (Alpes-Maritimes)
Among the most beautiful sites in the French Riviera, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat is a peninsula closing the ports of Villefranche sur Mer and Beaulieu sur Mer.
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Beaches in Agay (Var)
Located in the heart of the Esterel, the seaside resort of Agay stretches along the Corniche of the Esterel to Théoule sur Mer (Alpes Maritimes).
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Beaches in Golfe Juan (Alpes-Maritimes)
Located between Cannes and Juan les Pins, the seaside destination Golfe Juan is often less visited than its neighbors.
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Beaches in Les Issambres (Var)
Les Issambres is the seaside resort of Roquebrune sur Argens (South of France). The sandy beaches are numerous and, as the resort is not very well known, it is not densely populated.
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Beaches in Cannes (Alpes-Maritimes)
Located in the eastern part of the Alpes Maritimes Department, Cannes is one of the most fashionable places to visit on the French Riviera.
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Beaches in Ramatuelle (Var)
The little village of Ramatuelle is little known, and we love its beaches! They are often thought of as beaches located in Saint-Tropez.
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Beaches in Théoule-sur-Mer (Alpes-Maritimes)
Small family-oriented seaside resort, Théoule sur Mer is located between Saint-Raphael and Cannes. In the heart of the Esterel, this seaside resort offers many public beaches.
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Beaches in Villefranche-sur-Mer (Alpes-Maritimes)
Villefranche is without a doubt the most charming seaside resort on the French Riviera and possesses four beaches. With its high bright-colored village houses, we feel like we're in Italy!
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Beaches in Juan-les-Pins (Alpes-Maritimes)
Juan les Pins is without a doubt one of the towns with the most eventful beaches on the French Riviera with many bars, restaurants and clubs.
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Beaches in Cogolin (Var)
The Cogolin-Plage resort, the marina, is attached to Port Grimaud sud. Not as posh as its neighbour, the resort is family orientated. There is a lovely little sandy beach between the marina and the building of the DCN.
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Beaches in Cannes-la-Bocca (Alpes-Maritimes)
Cannes la Bocca is a seven-kilometer coastal sand beach along Boulevard du Midi of Mandelieu La Napoule to the west and Cannes is to the east.
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Beaches in Saint-Tropez (Var)
Saint-Tropez is one of the trendiest seaside resorts on the French Riviera.
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Beaches in Nice (Alpes-Maritimes)
Nice offers the largest number of beaches on the French Riviera. From the airport of Nice to the west of Nice to the open air theater, 3.8 kilometers of beaches stretch out along the promenade des Anglais.
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Beaches in Fécamp (Seine-Maritime)
About forty kilometers from Havre is the old fishing harbor of Fécamp and its beautiful stone beach with an important place on the Cote d'Albatre.
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Beaches in Yport (Seine-Maritime)
The resort of Yport is located north of Etretat (11 km away) and 7 km south of Fecamp. This former fishing port has retained its charm and has become a small seaside resort in Normandy.
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Beaches in Etretat (Seine-Maritime)
Etretat is a seaside destination in Normandy in France located on the Cote d'Albatre between Le Havre and Fécamp. It is reputed for its high cliffs.
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Beaches in Port Grimaud (Var)
Port Grimaud is an ensemble of little colored village houses build around a harbor and navigable lanes.
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Beaches in Saint-Laurent-du-Var (Alpes-Maritimes)
The seafront of St-Laurent-du-Var is a popular tourist site thanks to its port where the animation is important with the many evening restaurants, cafes and nightclubs.
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Beaches in Ile d'Aix (Charente-Maritime)
The island of Aix is located in Charente-Maritime off Fouras between the island of Oléron at the south and the island of Ré at the north. Access is made only by boat from the tip of la Fumée from Fouras-les-Bains.
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Beaches in Mandelieu-la-Napoule (Alpes-Maritimes)
Located in the gulf of Napoule, Mandelieu la Napoule is a choice destination in the Alpes-Maritimes, at only a few kilometers from Estérel and the department Var.
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Beaches in Fouras (Charente-Maritime)
Fouras is facing the beautiful island of Aix accessible from the tip of la Fumée by boat. This small family seaside resort offers 5 beautiful beaches some of which are located in the city center.
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Beaches in Sainte Maxime (Var)
For those who don’t like the limelight of St Tropez but want to be close to the star of the Var region, Sainte-Maxime is a good alternative.
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Beaches in Cagnes-sur-Mer (Alpes-Maritimes)
The seafront of Cagnes sur Mer was completely renovated and a large promenade was installed going from the hippodrome to the Cros harbor. The beaches extend along the seafront for about 2.5km.
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Beaches in Saint-Aygulf (Var)
The seafront of Saint Aygulf is relatively preserved and shops and businesses are not found nearby. We find several Beaches in St Aygulf that are very agreeable in a preserved environment.
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Beaches in Fréjus (Var)
Fréjus is a major seaside resort in France and has two large sandy beaches (divided into several areas). Many restaurants, cafes, and shops line up from St. Raphael to Port-Fréjus, along the waterfront.
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Beaches in Cap d'Antibes (Alpes-Maritimes)
Cap d'Antibes belongs to the town of Antibes. This cape, separation between Juan les Pins and Antibes, offers a prestigious setting with several houses.
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Beaches in Antibes (Alpes-Maritimes)
Antibes, the second largest city of the Alpes Maritimes, is one of the region’s most charming seaside resorts. From old Antibes to the Cap d'Antibes, the beaches of Antibes are covered in sand.
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Beaches in Villeneuve-Loubet (Alpes-Maritimes)
Villeneuve-Loubet is located east of Antibes and west of Cagnes sur Mer. The village centre is located away from the sea, perched on a hill dominated by a magnificent medieval castle.
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