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Withwater on three sides - the Atlantic Ocean, the English Channel (La Manche), and the Mediterranean - France is literally almost surrounded by lovely beaches.

Summer in French ranges from the fashionable central French Riviera beaches, to an 8-mile stretch of sandy seashore (La Baules, Europe's longest) on Brittany's Atlantic coast, along with stunning, picture postcard perfect beaches found on the island of Corsica.

In all, France offers secluded getaways, high-priced resorts and playgrounds for the rich and famous, along with great family fun - or just pleasurable days lolling away the days in the French summer sun.

On the Riviera, St. Tropez is on the top of most visitors' lists for must-see beaches that include Bouillabaisse, Graniers, Port Grimaud and the famous clothing optional Tahiti Beach. Cannes is most notable at the height of the summer for its Film Festival and circus-like atmosphere, but among the sandy beaches that line the famous promenade La Croisette lies the free public beach in front of the Palais des Festivals.

On the Web, explore more on where to go, and how to get there, what to see and experience, with travel tips and practical guides to a dream trip on the French coast...

Nice Convention & Visitors Bureau - The home base for many tours of French Riviera beaches, including a comprehensive town and village guide, things to do and see, suggested itineraries, major annual events, QuickTime video clips, webcam.

St. Tropez - Covering the Bay of St. Tropez and surrounding towns & villages with hotel & restaurant guides, markets, shopping, event calendar, weather info, maps, directions, pictures, virtual tours and more...

France Beaches Guide - Stunning pictures & good insider information of what to see and when to go, with separate guides to Corsica and the Cotes d'Azur.

Languedoc-Roussillon Mediterranean Coast - Beautifully laid out in this guide to the region including pictures, overview of major cities & towns, seaside resorts and villages, best beaches, hotels & restaurants, events and carnivals.

Corsica Region by Region - Excellent guide and easy navigation to the entire island including Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi, Corte, the East Coast, Propriano and Bonifacio with stops in between plus information on cruises, scuba diving, major attractions, hotels & restaurants.

Naturist beaches and resorts in France - Clothing-optional beaches in areas including Languedoc, Cote D'Azur, Corsica and Mediterranean beaches, plus rental listings and book suggestions.

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