The most beautiful beaches in France

From Corsica's white sand to the dunes of the Camargue, from the coves of the Côte d'Azur to the big Breton beaches battered by the Atlantic, France has beaches of great diversity. This selection brings together remarkable beaches of mainland France: wild beaches that are hard to reach, big family beaches, elegant seaside resorts and unspoilt natural sites.

In the Mediterranean you will find turquoise water and fine-sand beaches, especially in Corsica, at Porquerolles and in the Var. On the Atlantic and the Channel, beaches are bigger and wilder, with tides, dunes, cliffs and surf spots. The atmospheres change greatly from one coast to another, and from one season to another.

A few tips: on wild beaches, bring water, shade and a bag for your rubbish; check tides and swimming advice, as some Atlantic beaches have dangerous currents; in summer, come early to find a parking space.