Quick Summary:

  • France is home to a large variety of incredible beaches, due to its idyllic location and miles of coastline along the English Channel, Atlantic Ocean, and Mediterranean Sea.
  • There’s little doubt that travelers will find a great beach along the French Riviera, but the Bay of Biscay and the shores of Normandy are not to be overlooked.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Plage des Grands Sables ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Plage des Grands Sables | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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2. Plage du Racou ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Plage du Racou | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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3. Plage de Surtainville

Plage de Surtainville | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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4. Serignan Beach

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Serignan Beach | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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5. Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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6. Plage du Pin Sec

Plage du Pin Sec | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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7. Plage Beau Rivage

Plage Beau Rivage | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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8. Castel Plage

Castel Plage | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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9. Coco Beach

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Coco Beach | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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10. Forum Beach

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Forum Beach | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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11. Neptune Plage

Neptune Plage | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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12. Opera Plage

Opera Plage | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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13. Pampelonne Plage

Pampelonne Plage | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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14. Plage de la Cote des Basques

Plage de la Cote des Basques | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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15. Plage de Chatelaillon

Plage de Chatelaillon | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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16. Plage de Marinieres

Plage de Marinieres | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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17. Mala Plage

Mala Plage | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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18. Plage de la Garoupe

Plage de la Garoupe | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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19. Paloma Plage

Paloma Plage | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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20. Plague du Buse

Plague du Buse | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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21. Bray-Dunes

Bray-Dunes | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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22. Plage des Salins

Plage des Salins | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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23. Plage Zamenhoff

Plage Zamenhoff | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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24. Trestraou Beach

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Trestraou Beach | Beaches in France: Bay of Biscay, French Riviera and the Shores of Normandy
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