Top 4 French Riviera Beaches from Monaco to St. Tropez

With 71 miles of coastal beaches and 300 days of sunshine per year, it’s no surprise why every year, millions of tourists flock to French Riviera beaches. There are so many excellent beach destinations in this region, so it can be difficult to choose which beaches in the French Riviera to visit.

Here are 4 of the best French Riviera beaches from Monaco to St. Tropez:
 

Nice

In Nice, the beaches stretch from the airport for about 3 miles down the Bay of Angels. From the wide array of private and public beaches to the multiple restaurant options along the Promenade de Anglais, Nice has some of the best beaches in the French Riviera. However, many tourists find the beaches’ smooth pebbles, called galets, to be uncomfortable and aren’t willing to pay the 15+ euros for a lounge chair in a private beach. To save money and potential back pain, visitors can take a quick drive in their Nice rental car to Villefranche, a village 20 minutes from Nice. Although not a sand beach, the small pebbles on the Villefranche beach are far more comfortable than galets. Plus, the village offers plenty of restaurant options for beach-goers, making it one of the top French Riviera beaches.
 

Monaco

Tourists will love tanning and swimming amongst the world’s rich and famous at Monaco’s only public beach, Plage du Larvotto in Monte Carlo. Although most of Monaco’s small coastline is composed of a heliport, seaport, and yachts marinas, the city of Monte Carlo has done a superb job protecting Larvotto Beach. The beach itself has small pebbles, is clean and comfortable, and has toilets and showers for guests to use. Plenty of bars and restaurants line Larvotto beach, along with options to book jet skis, boats, windsurfing, and para-sailing. For tourists who don’t prefer beach activities, Larvotto Beach also offers a roller blading and skateboarding area. Plage du Larvotto is also one of the most family friendly beaches in the French Riviera, so feel free to bring the kids.
 

Cannes

Tourists looking for one of the most world famous French Riviera beaches should head to La Croisette, which runs along the Boulevard de la Croisette and is near the Palais des Festivals, the location of the annual Cannes International Film Festival. At La Croisette, tourists can celebrity watch while sunbathing. For tourists not into tanning, La Croisette also offers great swimming, as it is a cove, protected from winds. Visitors looking for all the amenities at a reduced rate will enjoy Plage Macé. The city manages this particular section of the beach, so it has lockers, toilets, showers, lifeguards, and cheaper rental prices than private beaches.
 

St. Tropez

When Pampelonne, the main beach of St. Tropez, is too crowded, tourists will enjoy one of the best French Riviera beaches, Plage des Salins. Not only is Plage des Salins less crowded than Pampelonne, but also it has spectacular landscape that makes up for the fact that it is a bit windier than Pampelonne. This 600-meter beach is intersected with a creek that flows inland towards a marsh. In addition, green pines and grassy dunes surround the white sands. Plage des Salins is a peaceful place to relax in nature.

 

Getting Around Beaches on the French Riviera

With so many wonderfully balmy destinations along this beautiful stretch of coastline you’ll certainly want a convenient and cost-efficient means of getting around. Avoid the hassle of flagging expensive cabs and crowded buses with a car rental in France and you’ll be able to tour the French Riviera with comfort and ease! You won’t have to worry about price, either, because Kemwel offers the best deals in the industry on an array of travel transportation services and even excellent hotels. Browse our rates online or call one of our friendly agents anytime, 24/7 and toll-free at 1-877-820-0668.

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