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The most beautiful beach in France has been chosen!

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The Editor

Summer is approaching faster than we think, and it's time, if you haven't already, to book your summer holidays or weekend getaways. There are those who play on the international team and have certainly already booked their flights to Thailand, Brazil, Réunion, or even Italy. Others will prefer a little national getaway. Quite rightly so, since the hexagon is bursting with fabulous gems both in the mountains and by the sea. To help you even more in your quest for destinations, the operator DFDS analyzed over 5,000 Google reviews to uncover the best beaches in France. And you might just be surprised by the results!


A beach in Pas-de-Calais named the most beautiful beach in France

The sun, turquoise water, and milder temperatures than the rest of France… One might easily think it would be a beach from the South, specifically from the Côte d’Azur, that tops the ranking of the best beaches in the country. Yet, it’s actually quite the opposite! The stunning Cap Blanc-Nez beach in Calais, in the North, has taken the first place. With its sea, fine sand, and cliffs… It offers spectacular scenery that delights 2.5 million visitors each year.


5 Northern Beaches in the Top 10

From Brittany to Normandy, down to the South-West and South-East, the most loved beaches are scattered all across France. To pick them, keywords like “peaceful” or “clear water” were used.

1. Cap Blanc-Nez, Calais

2. Grand Crohot, Bordeaux

3. Riva Bella, Normandy

4. Conche des Baleines, Île de Ré

5. Grande Plage de Carnac, Brittany

6. Juno Beach, Normandy

7. La Porge Océan, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

8. Plage de Pampelonne, Saint-Tropez

9. Plage de la Mala, Nice

10. Plage de Berck, Berck-sur-Mer