No matter who you are or where you come from or what you could possibly demand of a beach, you'll find all you need in France: from almost tropical gems to private celebrity favourites, and surfers' paradises to historic site. There are all kinds of beaches along France's incredibly long coastline and there is a vast amount of choice. To help you narrow down the list and find the right one for you, we have compiled a list of some of the best of the best. Here are our final picks for some of the best beaches in France…
9. Mont-Saint-Michel
Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the most striking and iconic buildings in the world. Perched atop of a rocky islet, it dominates the bay where Normandy and Brittany merge and can be seen for miles away.
9. Mont-Saint-Michel
Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the most striking and iconic buildings in the world. Perched atop of a rocky islet, it dominates the bay where Normandy and Brittany merge and can be seen for miles away.
This bay is one of the prettiest stretches of coast in the world; a wild and romantic beauty, as many of the beaches in the area are, and then topped and finished off by the presence of this truly extraordinary building. If you like your beaches photogenic, this is the one for you. Just park up in the car parks that are located 1.5 miles away from the island, head for Place des Navettes and take shuttle buses to the island or walk along the coast to truly take it all in. If you have a vacation rental in Normandy or a holiday rental in Brittany make sure to set aside some time to visit this beauty for yourself – it is well-worth it!
10. Nice
Nice is not a single beach but, rather a city (obviously), that is home to a few beaches.
10. Nice
Nice is not a single beach but, rather a city (obviously), that is home to a few beaches.
However, if you are interested in a party scene, it is one of the best beach destinations in France with plenty of clubs, bars and events taking place in the area in the evenings and a wonderful city to explore and sandy Mediterranean beaches to enjoy during the day. Just find a vacation rental in Nice and make the most of every second of your trip, day and night!
Of course, there are many more incredible beaches all over France so be sure to read back over the rest of this series, if you haven't already!
Of course, there are many more incredible beaches all over France so be sure to read back over the rest of this series, if you haven't already!
