Here are the most beautiful beaches of the French Riviera:
Croisette Beach, Cannes
Very clean sandy beach with transparent water. Two public beaches at either end, and very beautiful private beaches in the middle. You will have a wonderful time at the beach.
Bijou Plage, Cannes
Sandy cove just off the Croisette. Very clean and popular with locals. Two private beaches, a large public beach, and a sailing club offering pedal boat rentals. Lifeguarded in summer.
Juan Les Pins Beach
Magnificent sandy beach stretching along the bay of Juan Les Pins, with crystal-clear water. The private beaches were dismantled to comply with the Coastal Law, and works are underway. We must still wait to see the final result.
La Mala Beach, Cap d’Ail
Accessible on foot (many steps to descend, and the climb back up may be difficult for people with heart conditions) or by boat, this pebble beach is one of the cleanest and most charming on the Côte d’Azur. One public beach and two very exclusive private beaches frequented by the local and international jet set. (Since the implementation of the Coastal Law, many private beaches have been dismantled; one must wait until the start of the summer season to learn which private beaches will be reinstated.) A very lovely spot, well worth visiting at least once.
Paloma Beach, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat
Magnificent beach of small pebbles, with the entire bay of the Côte in view, very beautiful scenery and crystal-clear water. A very beautiful private beach (since the implementation of the Coastal Law, one must wait to know whether it will open for summer 2019). Start of the Cap promenade, best enjoyed after a swim.
Passable Beach, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat
Legendary beach and an unmissable spot for local and international high society. A haven of peace for families. Small pebbles. One public beach and one private beach.
La Garoupe Beach
Nestled on the Cap d’Antibes, this sandy beach is one of the gems of the Côte d’Azur. Very little public beach, two private beaches, Plage Joseph and the famous Keller Beach, frequented by the local and international jet set (highly sought after and often fully booked). Magnificent! Take the walk around the Cap at the end of the day.
Plage des Marinières, Villefranche-sur-Mer
Long beach of gravel and sand, loved by locals, clean, with crystal-clear water and plenty of public space, popular with families. One well-known private beach frequented by the local jet set, Delibo Les Bains.
Larvotto Beach, Monte-Carlo
Very beautiful sandy beach, clean, with crystal-clear water. Public beach and several private beaches, including Le Miami Plage, chic and trendy, with excellent cuisine and a super friendly, warm welcome. Not to be missed.
Baie des Fourmis Beach, Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Facing the Casino de Beaulieu, this beach, between Nice and Monaco, is very popular with the local jet set and families. With the magnificent and famous Villa Kerylos and the mountains in view, this beach is a haven of peace. Large public beach and one private beach. Small pebbles.
Sources: Tourist Offices of the beaches mentioned.
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