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Alternative French beaches for coastal discovery

France offers multiple beaches, from Normandy limestone cliffs to Corsican bays. This selection presents white sand beaches, cliffs, protected coves and nature reserves across different regions.

Plage de Piémanson
Plage de Piémanson

Camargue, France

This 5-kilometer sandy beach along the Mediterranean coast features white sand, clear water and native plants. Flamingos visit the nearby salt marshes.

La Plage des Nonnes
La Plage des Nonnes

Meschers-sur-Gironde, France

This beach near limestone cliffs contains caves and coves. The sand extends 300 meters at low tide, revealing rock pools with marine life.

Cap Taillat
Cap Taillat

Ramatuelle, France

This protected peninsula features Mediterranean plants, rocky coves and sand beaches. The coastal path provides views of clear blue water.

Île Vierge
Île Vierge

Brittany, France

This small granite island contains a beach accessible only by boat. The surrounding waters host diverse marine life and seabirds.

Côte des Basques
Côte des Basques

Biarritz, France

The beach sits at the base of tall cliffs and provides regular waves for surfers of all levels. The bay extends over 1 kilometer.

Plage Mala
Plage Mala

Cap d'Ail, France

A 200-meter cove between Monaco and Nice with white pebbles. The beach is accessible via stone steps.

Arone Beach
Arone Beach

Piana, Corsica, France

The 750-meter sandy beach is surrounded by red granite rocks. The water is turquoise and the sand is golden.

Petit Sperone
Petit Sperone

Bonifacio, Corsica, France

The white sand beach sits in a protected bay. The water temperature reaches 24 degrees Celsius in summer.

Plage de Saleccia
Plage de Saleccia

Corsica, France

This bay sits 1000 meters from the nearest road and is only accessible on foot or by boat.

Plage Notre-Dame
Plage Notre-Dame

Porquerolles, France

An 800-meter beach with white sand, surrounded by pine and eucalyptus trees.

Erbaju Beach
Erbaju Beach

South Corsica, France

The beach features 500 meters of fine sand and is bordered by granite rocks.

Loto Beach
Loto Beach

Saint-Florent, France

The beach extends 300 meters and is surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation.

Pampelonne Beach
Pampelonne Beach

Ramatuelle, France

This 4.5 kilometer sand beach features 27 private beach clubs with restaurants along the French Riviera.

Riva Bella Beach
Riva Bella Beach

Ouistreham, France

A 7 kilometer sandy beach with shallow water, sailing clubs and a naturist area in the eastern section.

Agon-Coutainville Beach
Agon-Coutainville Beach

Normandy, France

A 5 kilometer beach with fine sand, beach cabins and a historical seaside resort from the Belle Époque period.

Etretat Cliffs
Etretat Cliffs

Normandy, France

The limestone cliffs reach 90 meters in height and form three large rock arches over the sea.

Palombaggia
Palombaggia

Corsica, France

A sandy beach with white sand and granite rocks in southeastern Corsica, surrounded by pine and juniper trees.

Le Toulinguet Beach
Le Toulinguet Beach

Camaret-sur-Mer, France

A beach with natural rock formations and sand areas on the coast of Brittany.

Belle-Ile-en-Mer
Belle-Ile-en-Mer

Brittany, France

An island with 58 beaches, fishing villages and historical fortresses on the Breton coast.

Silent Bay
Silent Bay

French Riviera, France

A small bay between Nice and Monaco with clear water and Mediterranean vegetation.

Ostriconi Beach
Ostriconi Beach

Corsica

This coast sits in a nature reserve with gray rocks and Mediterranean vegetation in the northern part of the island.

Ile de Groix
Ile de Groix

Brittany

The island features 30 beaches with varied sand colors and rock formations along the southern coast.

Plage de la Grève de Lecq
Plage de la Grève de Lecq

Jersey

The sandy beach is surrounded by granite rocks and offers extensive walking space during low tide.

Calanque d'En Vau
Calanque d'En Vau

Marseille

Narrow bay between white limestone cliffs with turquoise water and a pebble beach.

Plage du Racou
Plage du Racou

Argeles-sur-Mer, France

A 400-meter sand beach with shallow water, protected by rocks. During summer, lifeguards and changing cabins are available.

Plage des Salinette
Plage des Salinette

Île de Bréhat, Brittany, France

A small beach with pink granite rocks, accessible at low tide. The bay offers clear water for swimming.

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