Top 4 Most Visited Seaside Resorts In France

Visiting new places, discovering new interesting things, and meeting wonderful people is a great way to relax, get away from the daily routine, to change your mind. Seaside resorts can fulfill all these criteria. That’s why we invite you to read this article to get up to date with the most visited seaside resorts in France. So, without further ado, let’s dive into this blog and learn everything you need to know about some of the best seaside resorts in France.

Biarritz

Located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, belonging to the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, the city of Biarritz is one of France’s most visited seaside resorts. Know what are the reasons for it.

First of all, we can talk about the locality’s history (one of the reasons which earned it the nickname of the beach of kings). There are also different public personalities of “international” fame coming from the city, such as the remarkable rugby player Serge Blanco, the famous dancer and choreographer Thierry Malandain, the musketeer Jean Borotra, etc.

Biarritz has many exceptional places and infrastructures waiting for your visit. For example, the emblematic and one of the oldest buildings of the city of Biarritz, known as “Villa Belza,”; a large aquarium allows to see the people of the Atlantic Ocean closely. There is also the famous monument of the Virgin’s Rock.

Those who love the sea and everything that goes with it will be satisfied. Indeed, invigorating air, natural tanning sessions on breathtakingly beautiful beaches, calm water, or waves are on the menu. The city also offers tourists and/or vacationers a wide range of accommodations. There is something for every taste and budget.

Sainte-Maxime

The seaside resort of Sainte-Maxime is also among the most popular with French and foreign tourists. The city is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, in the Var department. Whatever the time of year, spending a vacation or a short break here is always pleasant. In summer, lovers of the sun’s natural heat will be well served. As for the others, the city promises a cool and humid climate in winter.

Fans of sea activities and thrills will be satisfied, as jet-skiing, quad biking, and parasailing (all with the necessary safety devices) are at their disposal. Since instructors will also be on-site, you don’t have to worry about your safety. Just follow their instructions, and everything will be fine. In addition, there are monuments, museums, and art galleries on site for your viewing pleasure, not to mention nature walks, sunbathing on beautiful beaches, and great swimming.

We don’t even need to talk about all the accommodation; there is so much for all criteria.

La Teste-de-Buch

The seaside town of La Teste-de-Buch belongs to the same region as Biarritz. However, La Teste-de-Buch is located in the department of Gironde. Between the white or sandy beaches, the natural greenery, the view of the ocean, etc., many exceptional landscapes are to be discovered in La Teste-de-Buch. With family, friends, lovers, or alone, transportation and accommodation are your choices.

Spend your vacations in La Teste-de-Buch to enjoy the different activities offered by the city. We can mention, for example, boat trips, discovering the island of birds, and seeing animals from all over the world up close. You can even climb the highest dune in Europe. Those who like water sports and cultural visits will be delighted.

Lacanau

Equal with Vias and Biscarrosse, the town of Lacanau is the seventh most popular seaside resort for French internet users wishing to spend a few days camping. Every month, an average of 8,100 searches are made with the query “Camping Lacanau” on France’s most famous search engine.

The seaside resort of Lacanau is located a few kilometers south of Lake Hourtin and north of the Bay of Arcachon in Gironde. The city is one of the major tourist spots on the Aquitaine coast. Near its superb beaches are nestled superb campsites.

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