Plage de Piémanson, Sand beach in Salin-de-Giraud, France
The beach stretches over four kilometers of light brown sand bordered by small dunes and lakes near the mouth of the Rhône river.
Prior to 2015, Piémanson Beach functioned as the largest primitive camping area in France, accommodating numerous caravans and cabins from May to September.
The eastern section of Piémanson Beach maintains a naturist area situated one kilometer from the lifeguard station, fostering an alternative lifestyle environment.
Visitors can access the beach through a paved road from Salin-de-Giraud, with parking available between 6 AM and 10 PM near the lifeguard station.
The beach features salt marshes that occasionally display pink hues due to specific algae, creating an environment where flamingos gather to feed.
Location: Salin-de-Giraud
Location: Arles
Address: Plage de Piemanson, D36D, 13129 Salin de giraud, France 13129 Salin de giraud
GPS coordinates: 43.34796,4.78489
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
The French coastline stretches over more than 3,100 miles and features a notable variety of beaches. From Brittany's granite coasts to Mediterranean coves, including wide Atlantic stretches and Corsican bays with clear waters, each coastal area has its own character. This selection takes you away from crowded seaside resorts to beaches that have maintained their natural state. You will find the wild Piémanson beach in Camargue, accessible only via a dirt road and visited by pink flamingos, the discreet Nonnes beach on the Gironde estuary with its caves carved into the cliffs, or Notre-Dame beach on Porquerolles, considered one of the top spots in the Mediterranean. In Corsica, Saleccia requires an hour of walking or a boat trip to reach, while the Côte des Basques in Biarritz has attracted surfers since the 1950s. Some beaches demand effort to access, others are protected as nature reserves, but all offer a different experience from mass tourism.
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