Home to hundreds of Blue Flag beaches - a designation certifying the beach has met environmental and clean water standards - France added eight new locations to its list in 2023. Here are some to explore this summer.
Take a look at the map of France's best beaches and the first thing you will notice is that many of them are a long way away from the sea. This is because in France, a 'plage' doesn't always mean the seaside.
Take a look at the map of France's best beaches and the first thing you will notice is that many of them are a long way away from the sea. This is because in France, a 'plage' doesn't always mean the seaside.