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Beaches to Explore in France

Île Vierge

A beautiful islet which was located in the commune of Plouguerneau. It is home to the tallest traditional stone lighthouse in Europe. This lighthouse offers a panoramic view of this area and also the vast sea. There is a beautiful coastal path to reach this islet. There is also an Abbey in the island also you can spend a nice time on the beach here.

Îles des Saintes

The islands of Saintes or Les Saintes, in Guadeloupean Creole Lresent , are an archipelago of volcanic islets in the French Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. Divided between the municipalities of Terre-de-Haut and Terre-de-Bas, the Saintes are administratively attached to Guadeloupe. Their inhabitants are called the Saintois. It is a beautiful picturesque location where you can spend your holidays.

Ilet a Cabrit

I let a Cabrit is a small and beautiful uninhabited island which was located in the Saintes archipelago, in the French Antilles. It has a beautiful fort on it and also a beautiful beach where you can have scuba diving, snorkeling and the views from here are truly breathtaking. It is also one of the main places where the sailing ships that visit Terre-de-Haut were anchoring.

îlet Madame

The islet Madame is one of the islets of Robert on the Atlantic coast of Martinique. Located in the Havre du Robert, opposite the Pointe la Rose, it depends on the town of Robert. The islet has a fine sandy beach with turquoise waters. A path goes around it. It is also the most frequented islet in the town of Robert, because the only one with a sandy cove allowing swimming. It also attracts boaters as there may be more than 10 boats moored at or near the pontoon.

Îlot de Sable Blanc

The islet of Sable Blanc is a sandbank located in the extreme south-east of Mayotte , about 1.7 km from the Saziley Marine Park, in the Indian Ocean. Very popular with tourists, this islet is a privileged destination for excursions by nautical operators in Mayotte.

L'Anse à l'Âne

L'Anse à l'Âne is a French hamlet in the commune of Trois-Îlets in Martinique, where it is approximately 4 kilometers away. The district is populated by approximately 2,500 inhabitants. Anse à l'Ane has a very busy beach with a very pleasant size and also its usually very calm body of water is perfect for swimming. The hiking trail to the right of the beach which leads to Anse Mitan offers some beautiful views over the Bay of Fort de France.

La Baignoire de Joséphine

La Baignoire de Joséphine is the name given to a sandy shoal located near François in Martinique, between Oscar islet and Thierry islet. This place is more like a pool, with turquoise and crystal clear water than a tub. it is considered one of the most famous sites of the island of flowers not to be missed under any circumstances.

Médoc

The Médoc district of Bordeaux is a naturally beautiful area of coastal lagoons, sand dunes, and pine forests located on the 45th parallel. It is also a global wine powerhouse and home to four of the world's most prestigious wine villages. There are around 16000 hectares of vineyards within this region. One of the beautiful places to spend your leisure time in the middle of nature.

Narbonne Plage

In the Regional Natural Park of Narbonne in the Mediterranean lies the seaside resort of Narbonne-Plage. Carrying the European Blue Flag label, the resort is appreciated for its long beach – no fewer than five kilometers of fine sand, which is one of the beautiful locations for relaxing, bathing, and for other sports activities.

Palombaggia

Palombaggia is a locality located in the town of Porto-Vecchio in Corse-du-Sud between the hamlets of Picovaggia and Bocca dell'Oro. Its white sand beaches framed by red rocks, bordered by umbrella pines , facing the Cerbicale Islands , are considered to be among the most beautiful in Corsica .

Plage de Balistra

The Balistra pond is a lagoon in Corse-du-Sud located north-east of Bonifacio, extending over 99 hectares. This pond is located north of the Gulf of Santa Manza , at the mouth of the Francolu stream. It is home to many species of birds such as great cormorants, diving ducks and great crested grebes. The pond is located in a wild area covered with scrub where one can observe the Hermann's tortoise and so more.

Plage de Bois Jolan

The beach Bois Jolan is a sandy beach of about 1 km to the east of St. Anne in Guadeloupe. With emerald green waters, the beach is surrounded by the coral reef. It is next to Sainte-Anne beach located to its west. It is a very large wild beach of fine white sand, it stretches for about a kilometer, well shaded by coconut trees. It is one of the ideal places for family trips and also the natural charm of Bois Jolan beach will seduce you.

Plage de Cluny

Plage de Cluny is a beautiful beach on the Caribbean Sea, located west of Sainte-Rose and east of Deshaies in Guadeloupe. The sandy beach, about km long separated into two separate units of 500 m each by an outcrop of rocks, is a nesting site for marine turtles as is the islet at Kahouanne - named after the turtle. Caouanne located opposite the west. One of the beautiful places where you can spend a beautiful evening and also a place which is flourished of natural beauty.

Plage de Grande Anse

The Grand Anse Beach is one of the most important beaches of Guadeloupe, situated in the locality of Ziotte two kilometers north of the town of Deshaies. Over a kilometer long and in the shape of an arc stretching from Pointe le Breton in the north to the Pointe du Gros Morne in the south, it is the longest beach in the Guadeloupe archipelago. Its golden caramel-colored sand contrasts with the lush vegetation composed of coconut palms and grapes and a pond on one side, and the sea on the other.

Plage de l'Ostriconi

The Ostriconi is a small French coastal river that flows in the north of the department of Haute-Corse in the Corsica region and which empties into the Mediterranean Sea. One of the nice place to spend some leisure time and It flows from the southeast to the northwest, creating a valley called Paesi d'Ostriconi, located between the micro-regions of Nebbio and Giussani .

Plage de la Caravelle

Plage de la Caravelle is a beautiful beach which was located in Sainte-Anne, in Guadeloupe. It is renowned for being one of the most beautiful beaches in Guadeloupe, made of white sand, and lined with coconut palms. Also known as Club Méditerranée beach, it is accessed by a path that borders the beach and runs alongside the Club. The first part is very windy and is the domain of windsurfers, the second part is protected from the winds. A nice place to spend your holidays.

Plage de la Datcha

La Datcha beach is a fine sand municipal beach located in the heart of the village of Gosier, in Guadeloupe. It faces the islet of Gosier and is very busy even during the week and famous for its night lighting until 11 pm. You can spend some beautiful time here and It is the ideal place for diving and observing the seabed or for kayaking or snorkeling.

Plage de Malendure

The Malendure beach is a black sand beach located north of downtown Bouillante in Guadeloupe. It faces the Îlets Pigeon. The beach is known for its seabed which constitutes the Cousteau reserve, it is the main diving site in Guadeloupe and also it is famous for its seabed. You can have some water adventures and also this peaceful place will rejuvenate your mind.

Plage de Moya

The beach Moya is a beach on the east coast of the island of Mayotte, department of ' overseas French in the southwest of the Indian Ocean. It is located in the municipal territory of Pamandzi. It is the easternmost point of Mayotte. One of the nice location where you can spend some free time. The white sands and the tree shades make this beach more beautiful.

Plage de Petite Anse

The beach of Petite-Anse, less equipped than the other beaches of Anses-d'Arlet, has retained a typical appearance. Shallow and very warm water, clear sand, trees in the generous shade, sheltered from the wind, this beach is ideal for family relaxation and swimming in its shallow and blue water. There are also diving clubs and also you can perform several water adventure activities too.

Map of Beaches to explore in France