The 10 Most Beautiful Beaches in France

France is home to truly paradisiacal spots with its 19,193 km of coastline. All these beaches stand out for their authenticity.

The Basque Coast at Biarritz

With its surrounding cliffs, this beach resembles a setting of white sand and turquoise sea.

Palombaggia Beach in Porto-Vecchio

Surrounded by red granite boulders, Palombaggia is simply splendid. This fine sand beach is ideal for sunbathing.

Le Sillon Beach in Saint-Malo

Le Sillon is the largest beach in Saint-Malo at 3 km in length. It is perfect for swimming and water sports.

Petite Spérone Beach in Bonifacio

This exceptional cove is among the most beautiful beaches in Corsica. Its crystal-clear sea and verdant surroundings are its main attractions.

Santa Giulia Beach in Porto-Vecchio

This white sand bay with shallow water is perfect for lazy moments. It is also ideal for water sports enthusiasts.

Hendaye Beach

At 3 km in length, this beach is among the most beautiful on the Basque Coast. It is divided into several zones dedicated to swimming, water sports and disabled-access beach.

Le Touquet Beach

Le Touquet beach ranks seventh among the most beautiful beaches in France. This seaside resort has a particular charm that captivates holidaymakers.

Escalet Beach in Ramatuelle

L’Escalet forms part of Ramatuelle’s natural heritage with its succession of coves and small beaches. The location is also perfect for scuba diving.

Deauville Beach

This legendary place is better known for its chic hotels and magnificent villas. However, it boasts a large fine sand beach extending over several kilometres.

Pampelonne Beach in Saint-Tropez

It is among the most well-known beaches in the Var department. The beach stretches over 5 km in length and is known worldwide.

This ranking will help you organise your seaside holidays more easily, as summer is fast approaching.