Côte de Beauté, Seaside resort along the Atlantic coast in Charente-Maritime, France.

Côte de Beauté stretches along the Atlantic Ocean in southwestern France, featuring wide sandy beaches and numerous coastal towns that attract visitors seeking maritime recreation and relaxation.

The name Côte de Beauté was coined in 1931 by the Miss Europe committee, replacing the earlier Côte d'Argent, which still designates the coastline between the Médoc and the Basque country. The coast runs from Coubre Point, on the Atlantic in the commune of Les Mathes, to the cliffs of Meschers-sur-Gironde on the Gironde estuary; the National Council of Geographic Information extends it to Négade Point in Gironde. Royan is its capital, and six seaside resorts form its tourist backbone: La Palmyre, Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, Vaux-sur-Mer, Royan, Saint-Georges-de-Didonne and Meschers-sur-Gironde.

The name Côte de Beauté was coined in 1931 by the Miss Europe committee, replacing the earlier Côte d'Argent, which still designates the coast between the Médoc and the Basque country. Royan serves as the capital of this stretch of shoreline, whose tourist framework is formed by six seaside resorts: La Palmyre, Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, Vaux-sur-Mer, Royan, Saint-Georges-de-Didonne and Meschers-sur-Gironde.

The area is accessible by train and road from major cities, with tourist information centers providing maps and accommodation details, though early booking is recommended during peak summer season.

The coastline features historic stone houses and remnants of old fortifications that once defended against pirates, adding historical depth to the modern seaside resort experience.