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Pampelonne Beach
Pampelonne beach is situated just a few kilometres drive from the luxurious St. Tropez. In the bay, you can admire the expensive yachts and boats whilst the beach areas stretch for miles, split into both private and public sections.
Pampelonne beach has beautifully clear waters and a good choice of bars and restaurants offering some truly wonderful dining experiences. Of the more rewarding parts of the beach at Pampelonne, Plage Tahiti to the north is always awash with tourists and is closest to the most amenities, whereas the southern end towards Cap Camarat offers a more tranquil retreat with unspoilt stretches of coast and beautiful vineyards to explore.
Plages des Graniers
The citadel looks over the beautiful harbour and beach found at the picturesque Plages des Graniers, situated just 10 minutes walk from the heart of St. Tropez. The sand is fine along this small patch of coast and also yields a relaxing coastal path, which makes for a romantic, waterfront stroll along this exquisite part of the Riviera as the sun sets.
Beaches around Menton/Cap-Martin
At the far eastern side of the French Riviera, as you near the Italian border, you will find the pretty resorts of Menton and Cap-Martin which enjoy a pleasant year round climate - statistically the warmest places on the Cote d’Azur!
3.2km of beaches stretch from the city limits of Roquebrune and the Italian border, interrupted only by pretty bays and small harbours in between. Collectively the beaches are known as La Plage de la Promenade du Soleil and combine both public and private areas. The beaches are characterised as being rather narrow and pretty, commonly covered in pebbles.
The Esterel Coast between Cannes and St Raphael
The 40km distance between Cannes and Saint Raphael is known as the Esterel Coast and offers a multitude of beautiful sandy beaches, seemingly hidden coves and delightful offshore islands to escape the more crowded bathing areas on the coast.
With a glamourous image, due in part to its annual film festival, Cannes itself possesses miles of golden sandy stretches and serene bays set in a lush upmarket environment.
Take for example the Plage de la Croisette, which runs from the Vieux Port and Port Canto. Although you’ll probably have to part with an entrance fee to this beach to hire chaises-longues and parasols, the beach exudes the very essence of the beauty of the area and the enviable lifestyle enjoyed by those who live or frequent the French Riviera. If paying for the privilege of using the beach and having to hire the chaises or parasols doesn’t sound ideal, then the Plage du Midi is popular with families and campers, offering a plethora of family orientated activities, amenities and is free of the constraints sometimes associated with the somewhat ‘exclusive’ feel of many of Esterel’s beaches.
If you prefer quieter beaches, sample some of the wonderful bays and inlets found just off the coast on the Iles de Lerins. This large chain of islands offers a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of peak season Cannes and incorporates largely unspoilt beaches and coves on the small islands of Saint Honorat, Saint Marguerite, Saint Ferol and Tradeliere. Of these, Saint Marguerite is the largest and distinguishes itself from the other islands by a large eucalyptus forest. Also on this island you will find Fort Royal where you can see the cell made famous by the Man in the Iron Mask and is also served by a good number of cafes, pubs and restaurants. The Iles de Lerins is reachable via ferry from Cannes, with return tickets typically costing around £15.
Also on the Esterel Coast, make time for the highly regarded town of Saint Raphael. This beautiful coastal town boasts five marinas, sheltered coves, inlets and is framed by the dazzling red rocks of Esterel. The area is perfect for visiting families thanks to the impressive number of outdoor pursuits, with golf, mountain biking, watersports and scuba diving all popular.
Le Lavandou
The small resort of Le Lavandou has been gaining popularity in recent years, due to the fact it offers a more relaxed and less hectic seaside setting than beaches found to the east in places such as St Tropez or Bormes les Mimosas.
Although rather low-key in feel, Le Lavandou offers 12km of coastline to enjoy, a picturesque town centre and number of watersports for visitors to get their teeth into. In total there are 12 sandy beaches. Plage du Lavandou and Plage de l’Anglade are the main ones to the south of the port, with St. Clair to the east also a popular option. For small coves and relatively unspoilt bathing areas, head farther east towards the beaches at La Fossettte, Aiguebelle and Cavaliere. These beaches are linked to the town centre for ease of access by a little train that younger ones will love.
If travelling with children, you may want to consider taking them to the small theme park at Cavaliere or for older children, the Jardin d’Oiseaux Tropicaux in La Londe.
Le Lavandou makes for an ideal holiday base too thanks to the number of shops offering beachwear and souvenirs and also the fact that there is a good selection of supermarkets and restaurants found in the town centre.
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