A rich excursion program, a complete immersion in romance, Gothic cathedrals and medieval cities, prestigious boutiques and fashion shows - this is what France means to us. However, do not forget that this country has a long (3120 km) coastline. It is washed by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean (Bay of Biscay and the English Channel). What kind of delight does the Republic of France bring to the avid beachman? Holidays at sea! Tours are offered in two types: the Mediterranean south and the cool Atlantic.
A typical marine climate reigns in the north and west of the country . Even in the summer it is not too hot here - in general, somewhere around + 18 ° C. However, what nature didn’t have enough has completely replenished human genius. The chic hotels of the century before last, thalassotherapy, heated pools with sea water turned the once quiet Norman and Breton villages into prestigious resorts. Trouville, Cabourg, Deauville, La Baule - the names of these towns in the minds of many tourists from all over the world have long meant one thing: holidays in France at sea. The term "thalassotherapy" itself was invented here. High shores or sand dunes, planted with pine trees, restaurants with sea delicacies, fashion boutiques and a rich excursion program will completely compensate you with frequent rain and coolness.
Moving south along the west coast of the country. The troubled Bay of Biscay and the Atlantic waters rarely warming up to + 20 have little to swim. However, there are exceptions. In the historical province of Aquitaine, the resort of Biarritz is located with the nearby towns of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Sibur and Hendaye. The unique climate, the quiet bays formed by the Pyrenees slopes, made this region the second most important after the Riviera. Therefore, it is called the Silver Coast. Local holidays in France on the sea will delight you with the opportunity of yachting, surfing. Here you can also improve your health. Also nearby are the mountains and the famous shrine of Lourdes.
But the “gold reserve” of the country, which annually replenishes the state budget with powerful subsidies for tourists, moneybags, is undoubtedly Cote d'Azur, the Cote d'Azur. Resorts such as Cannes, Nice, Antibes, Menton, Saint-Tropez are VIP places by definition. The density of millionaires per square kilometer rolls over here. But people with a more modest income can also find a suitable vacation in France at sea. Nice Promenade des Anglais and La Croisette in Cannes have not yet become paid for pedestrians. And you can meet celebrities here at any time of the year. And especially in February, when the Cannes Film Festival takes place .
But we move further to the south of France. Holidays at the seaside in Languedoc will not be as chic as on the Riviera, but more peaceful and traditional. The beaches, unlike Nice, are not pebble, but sandy. Also free. The air temperature in summer and early autumn is +30 ° C, water - +24 ° C. Again, those who are used to combining tanning with excursions can visit Narbonne, Beziers, Nimes, Montpellier, the Camargue national parks.
“An island of utter beauty” is the name of Corsica. And deservedly! Rocky shores, picturesque green slopes, lush sunsets, quiet secluded coves with golden sand ... Holidays in France on the sea in this part of the country will also be boring. You can visit the homeland of Napoleon Bonaparte Ajaccio. The lifestyle on an island near Sardinia is very reminiscent of traditional Italian.