Beaches on the French Riviera

Beaches and Coastal Gems

Explore the diverse coastline of the French Riviera, from the upscale Promenade de la Croisette in Cannes to the iconic sands of Saint-Tropez. This collection features the legendary Pampelonne Beach, a filming location for mid-century cinema, and the rare sandy stretch of Plage de la Gravette in Antibes. The list also includes the family-friendly artificial bays of Mourillon in Toulon and secluded naturist spots like Plage du Jonquet, offering a mix of bustling urban waterfronts and quiet natural escapes.

Beaches and Coastal Gems — Map

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A

The Croisette Promenade

The Promenade de la Croisette, or Boulevard de la Croisette, is a prominent road in Cannes, France.

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B

Pampelonne Beach

This beach is the main draw of St. Tropez.

C

Tahiti Beach

Being a legendary filming location, this beach is not to be missed. Golden sand, countless sunbeds and crystal-clear sea.

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D

Plage de la Gravette

An unusually sandy beach in this part of the country is a great place to relax as it is usually quite calm and the water is clear to swim…

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E

Plages du Mourillon

A series of four man-made sandy bays in Toulon, featuring 15 hectares of landscaped gardens, sports facilities, and shallow waters.

F

Grande Plage du Lavandou

The main sandy beach of Le Lavandou, stretching over 600 meters near the town center and the port.

G

Plage de la Ponche

A small beach located in the historic heart of Saint-Tropez, formerly part of the old fishing port and the Ponche quarter.

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H

Plage du centre ville

The main public beach in Sainte-Maxime, situated directly opposite the Gulf of Saint-Tropez with views of the harbor.

I

Plage naturiste du Jonquet

A secluded naturist beach nestled at the base of the Cap Sicié cliffs, accessible via a steep coastal path.

J

La Seyne-sur-Mer

A naturist-friendly stretch of coastline located near the southern tip of the Sicié Massif in La Seyne-sur-Mer.

K

Plage naturiste de Malpasset

A rocky, naturist beach located within the protected coastal zone of Cap Sicié.

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