Are there sand beaches in South of France?

Plage des Marinieres, Villefranche-sur-Mer Though the French Riviera has many pebble beaches, Plage des Marinieres ups the sandy shores game with its flour-soft sands. The beach has curves in all the right places: it's a crescent of sand that sweeps around cobalt waves.



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Antibes, French Riviera About halfway between Cannes and Nice, Antibes is home to a peninsula that juts out into the sea, maximizing the amount of available warm, sandy, easy-to-walk-on beachfront. Nothing quite captures the essence of the Riviera quite like watching superyachts pass by your sunbathing spot.

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The South of France has an abundance of good places for wild swimming - be it lakes, cool rivers or rocky waterfalls.

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Pampelonne Beach clubs, beautiful white sand and boho vibes are on offer at this world-famous strand in chic and sunny Saint-Tropez, a resort basically synonymous with one Brigitte Bardot.

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Away from Cannes' many private beaches is the sandy stretch of Plage de la Bocca, west of the city. Dotted with large boulders and golden sand reaching towards turquoise waters, this popular spot is ideal for a picnic or a little lazing about while gazing out at the Côte d'Azur's sparkling horizon.

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  • These beaches boast stark white sand that beautifully contrasts with azure waters and painted skies.
  • Rendezvous Bay: Anguilla.
  • Grace Bay: Turks & Caicos.
  • Destin: Florida.
  • Orange Beach: Alabama.
  • Paraga Beach: Mykonos, Greece.
  • Shoal Bay: Anguilla.
  • White Bay: Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands.


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While the South of France is perhaps best known for its fresh produce, fine wines and ancient sights, it also makes a perfect place for your family holiday – you'll be surprised by the wealth of things to do with kids all year round!

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It's like many places...it can be expensive, but you can also do it economically. Just prioritize. I still know we spend less on a week ANYWHERE in Europe than half of my friends spend on a week at the beach.

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The warmest place in France is the French Riviera coast in Southern France. With average summer temperatures well above 30oC (80oF) and long dry summers and warm springs and autumns and mild winters, the South of France is the place to experience the best climate in France throughout the year.

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Unfortunately, the beaches on the French Riviera between Menton and Cannes are mostly pebble or fine gravel. There are, however, some beautiful wide sandy beaches, for example, in Cannes and St. Tropez. It's worth going there if sand is key for you.

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