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Looking to escape to the coast on vacation in France but after something a little different? There are lots of incredible and famous seaside resort towns in France – the beloved surfing destination of Biarritz, the legendary Mont Saint-Michel surrounded by sweeping Normandy beaches, and the glamour and luxury offered along the Côte d'Azur in the likes of Cannes – but there are also plenty of spots that you’ll see pictured a little less often in tourist guides, which still have so much to offer visitors.

Among these, Anglet stands out as a particularly excellent spot for those who love to be immersed in nature and have plenty to see and do outdoors. If you like to stay active, Anglet is a dream destination boasting, not only some incredible beaches for surfing, but lush forests in which to hike, cycle paths cutting through the surrounding scenery, a golf course, and much more besides. So, if you want to enjoy a break on the coast and get out into nature to indulge in some fun adventures, then a villa in Anglet is the way to go!

France is home to some of the top surfing destinations in Europe and, if you have already hit up the beaches and caught the waves of some of her other famous spots such as Biarritz and Hossegor, then you should check out our vacation rentals in Lacanau. This is one of the best places to surf along the Atlantic Coast of France and has an impressive sandy beach that stretches for a vast distance. With hiking and biking trails through the pine forest, an unspoiled lake that is popular for fishing, canoeing, and more, and a lively summer atmosphere, this is the perfect place for those who want to simply spend their vacation enjoying getting out into nature, taking beautiful scenery, and partaking in some fun activities!

Lacanau is located on the west coast of the Medoc Peninsula, north of Arcachon and to the north-west of Bordeaux. The beach of the resort of Lacanau Océan is an astounding 14 kilometres long and boasts fine white sand with charming dunes as well as an impressively consistent westerly Atlantic swell. In fact, there are relatively few days each year where it is not possible to surf at this beach. And, of course, through late spring, summer, and early autumn, it has all of the ingredients necessary for dreamy days on the beach.

Have you always wanted to try your hand at windsurfing or kitesurfing? Have you been browsing our incredible array of villas in Provence? Then, why not combine the two during a dream holiday in this amazing part of France?

Giens is a peninsula located near Hyères in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region that is an especially stunning stretch of the coastline and is a prime location for all sorts of adventures. Made up of what is essentially a narrow and hilly island connected to the mainland by two sandy strips of land, the peninsula has marshlands and vineyards and is home to lovely sandy beaches, lots of little bays and ports, and a hiking trail along the south side of the island. 

Biarritz is well known as one of the best and most famous surfing destinations in France and Europe and is a truly picturesque and historic upscale seaside resort full of belle époque and art deco architectural gems that has counted Napoleon III, Hemingway, Chanel, and Sinatra among its fans throughout the centuries. Boasting excellent restaurants, chic little bars, beautiful boutiques, some world-class golfing, lots of surf festivals and events throughout the year, and more, one can sometimes look past one of the most obvious appeals of this perfect destination where coastal and urban charms are blended: the beaches themselves! Not to be admired purely from atop a board out on the water, the beaches of this incredible city have lots to offer and there are several to choose from. So, if you have been looking to enjoy a dreamy seaside getaway and to indulge in some of the best parts of French culture then get browsing our amazing selection of villas in Biarritz and then read on to our guide to the city’s beaches to help you plan your itinerary!