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It is no secret that you are spoiled for choice when it comes to beaches in France. As there is such a large coastal area in the country, there are numerous options and there is also a lot of variety from windswept and romantic beauties to sights of historic events, surfing heavens to luxurious resorts, family-friendly dreams to party hubs: whatever kind of beach you're looking for, you're sure to find it in France. However, in order to help you to narrow it down, we have chosen some of our favourite among them all. Here are more of our picks of the best beaches in France.

5. Utah Beach, Normandy

It would, of course, be remiss of us not to mention any of the beaches in Normandy that were part of the events of D-Day. This beach is the westernmost of the Invasion Beaches. Steeped in history, it is one of the locations where, on D-Day, 23,000 men and 1700 vehicles landed.

As France is ringed by coasts on three sides, there are endless beaches to choose from and many different wonderful seaside destinations. However, while many are beautiful, some are more interesting or lovely than others. So, in order to help you narrow down your choice of destinations, we have rounded up our picks of ten of the best beaches in the country. Here are more of our best beaches in France…

3. Palombaggia, Corsica

If you have found a vacation rental in Corsica and are venturing off the mainland to this beautiful Mediterranean holiday destination, there is one beach that you must check out: Palombaggia Beach. Known as Corsica’s most beautiful beach, voted as one of the Top 10 best beaches in Europe and UNESCO certified, it is a picture-perfect stretch of white sand and bluer than bluer water that gives any tropical beach a run for its money. Dotted with incredible white boulders and bordered by an evergreen forest, it curves in a half-moon for 2 km.

In writing this series on quotes that will make you want to visit France, it became quickly apparent that Monet was not only gifted in recording how the country looked in his paintings but also had quite the talent for writing about it in a way that makes you want to pack your bags and go see it all for yourself! Here are some more of his quotes about the great beauty of France.

Normandy

Normandy already got a mention in the last post and the quote associated with it was also from Monet but, as he spent so much time there, there is a wealth of pictures and words about it that he left behind.

It is where Giverny, the village in which he lived and worked for the last several decades of life, is located. And it is at Giverny that we find the beautiful garden he recorded so famously in his work.

We have been rounding up some of the quotes that reflect the great beauty of France, as seen through the eyes and pens of some of the world's most talented artists and writers throughout history. As if you needed any more reasons or convincing to visit, here are some more of the quotes that will make you want to visit France right away.

Brittany

Brittany is a region of wild and lush natural beauty that reminds of the landscapes of its fellow celtic neighbours, Ireland and Britain. The green and moody hills, valleys and seascapes, rugged cliffs, pretty stone towns and megalithic monuments, all set it apart from the rest of the country. In fact, fifty percent of the residents see themselves as both French and distinctively Breton.

France has inspired endless novels, books, movies, shows, songs and works of art. It is hard to imagine what our world would look like without it and it isn't hard at all to understand why so many fall so deeply in love with the country. It has been home (whether than be temporary or permanent) to many of the most brilliant and creative people in the world and, as a result, endless pages and amounts of ink have been dedicated to its charms and beauty. If you need any more convincing to book that vacation rental in France and visit, here are some more of the quotes that will make you want to pack your bags and leave for the land of bread and art today.

The South of France

Like, Paris, the South of France attracted (and continues to attract) many for a different pace of life and a new perspective on things.