Family beach: the best seaside resorts in France
Fine sand, feet in the water, parents treat themselves to a sunbathing session while children build castles before destroying them with great kicks. The sound of the waves mixes with the laughter of children playing ball. That’s it, do you have the images in mind? Your next family nature vacation will be by the beach! With more than 2,000 km of beaches in France, diverse landscapes and equally varied climates, the choice is vast. Discover the best spots to go for a day or more with the children! A Familytrip selection.
Incredible Mediterranean beaches with family
The Côte d’Azur, Corsica and Languedoc-Roussillon are home to many heavenly beaches. You will come back from your trip with your suitcases full of photos! Blue sea, fine sand, shallow waters,… Discover the gems for a family swim.
Palombaggia beach in Corsica
Impossible to talk about the most beautiful beaches without starting with this Corsican jewel! This postcard setting will welcome you as a family thanks to its shallow waters, where children can swim in complete safety. Turquoise waters, fine sand, umbrella pines and pink granite rocks form the extraordinary landscape of this small beach, cited among the most beautiful in the world. You will keep unforgettable images from your trip.
To stay not far from this beach, we take you to little corners of paradise to stay with your family near Porto-Vecchio . Familytrip has selected the best accommodation to enjoy Corsica and its wonders, with children or babies.
Nestled between Toulon and Saint-Tropez, Estagnol beach will offer you its natural side and its beach where children will have fun. The water is transparent, the sand white and the beach shaded by the pine forest that borders it. A little paradise for families looking for a quiet corner that calls for relaxation and where baby can enjoy the pleasures of the sea! Note that parking for cars, motorcycles, bicycles and campers is subject to charges.
7 km of clear water with the Albères massif in the background, the beach of Argelès-sur-Mer offers you wonderful views with your family. Put down your towels, put on the children’s floaties, you’re ready to enjoy a day under the sun. Many activities are offered on the beach, which is vast. Enjoy the 3 km walk in the middle of the pine woods bordering the beach, perfect for a few photos.
Beaches to do with the family on the Atlantic Coast
The tide rising and falling to the rhythm of the waves, the shells and small crabs hiding in the hollows of the rocks,… The Atlantic has so much to offer for your next family vacation. Heading for the Ocean!
The island of Oléron is a favorite destination for holidays with children. Activities, beaches, cycle paths, markets, the island is full of surprises and images for a peaceful family stay. Pointe de Gatseau, in the very south of the island, remains a preserved, authentic and wild corner. On the edge of the forest, you will have a breathtaking view. Don’t miss a ride on the Saint-Trojan little train during your trip with your baby.
Head to La Baule, very close to the Guérande salt marshes! Do you think the water is cold there? Make no mistake: Pont-Mahé beach is called the “Western Mediterranean”. And for good reason: the water there is regularly around 28° in summer. The calm of the pine forest will welcome you for a moment of relaxation with the children. The little ones are everywhere.
Do you only have images of the industrial port of Saint-Nazaire and its warehouses in mind? However, the city has some great assets to show off, including Porcé beach. A small paradise sheltered from vegetation, the beach is ideal with a child, because it is supervised in season and relatively calm.
A stone’s throw from Saint-Nazaire, Pornichet will welcome you to its accommodation in the Bay of La Baule . The children’s club, the library and the games library promise great family time.
No need to present the magnificent beaches of Brittany, with breathtaking views, nor the bays of Nord-Pas-de-Calais. Have you heard of the Virgin Island beach in Crozon? The beach is dangerous, the cliffs are unstable and access has been prohibited since May 2020. Not to be attempted with a child (even without…)! Other places deserve to put down the towel. Let’s go together to discover the most beautiful beaches around the Channel.
Direction Cancale and its beach sheltered from the prevailing winds: Port-Mer beach. Family-friendly, the seaside resort welcomes many tourists every summer, who come to enjoy the pleasures of the sea. Children’s club, nautical center, there is no shortage of activities.
Discover the immense dunes of Wissant beach, in Pas-de-Calais, at low tide. The view of Cap Blanc Nez is breathtaking, ideal for some great photos, and the fine sand will be a wonderful playground for children. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in Pas-de-Calais, to be discovered without delay.
Explore the Pays d’Auge with your family and relax on the beach which stretches for 4 km. A seaside resort with the Famille Plus label, children can play there with holiday friends, watched by their parents, or indulge in the many activities planned during the season. A little corner to discover!
