Best Beaches on the French Riviera

One of the perks of holidaying in the South of France is to relax on the glamorous Riviera beaches with their magnificent views and glamorous setting. Boasting of some of the best beaches in Europe, the French Riviera is just the destination for nature lovers, beach bums, families and jet setters alike. Here is a look at some of the many excellent beaches on the Riviera.

Plage des Graniers, St.Tropez

The stunning sand beaches of St.Tropez are popular with locals and tourists alike, and Plage des Garniers is one of them. Easily accessible from just about anywhere in St.Tropez, this family-friendly beach is one of the city's best known ones. It is located below the citadel overlooking the harbour. Offering beach-side playgrounds, Plage des Graniers is ideal for families with children. It can however get quite crowded during the summers.

Mala Plage, Cap d’Ail

In stark contrast to the Plage des Graniers, Mala Plage is a secluded blue flag beach located in the quaint town of Cap d'Ail. The lush landscape of pine trees and limestone cliffs adds to the pleasure of lounging on the smooth sand-and-pebble beach. Despite being only ten minutes away from Monaco, the beach does not get very crowded even in the summer months.

Paloma Plage, Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat

A favourite haunt of the jet-setting crowd, Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat is home to Paloma Plage, one of the best beaches the French Riviera has to offer. Some of the fun activities that you can indulge in at Paloma include jet skiing, swimming off the pontoon or enjoying a pedalo ride. The view of sailboats, yachts, and cliffs the beach offers is one of its big attractions. Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat also boasts of some of the most luxurious French Riviera villas and hotels.

Plage de Notre-Dame, Ile de Porquerolles

Located on the beautiful French Riviera island of Ile de Porquerolles, Plage de Notre-Dame greets you with a lovely whiff of pine and eucalyptus trees that dot its landscape. There is an old-world charm about this beach, and it is ideal if you prefer a more serene setting. When you are done admiring the stunning views, you can swim in the blue-green waters of the beach or go snorkelling.

Plage De La Garoupe, Cap d’Antibes

The La Garoupe bay offers a great view of Antibes and is home to the Plage De La Garoupe, a beach frequented by the wealthy cosmopolitan crowd. The beach's swankiness is evident in the designer swimsuits and free flow of champagne in the private piers. Its beach clubs are popular as is the snorkelling. Cap d'Antibes also has some of the best French Riviera villas and holidays apartments.

About the authors :Andy Butler works in internet marketing for Burger Davis, a French luxury villa rentals company specialising in Luxury Villas and Apartments in the South of France. He enjoys travel, the outdoors, photography and all things internet.

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4 Best Attractions in Languedoc, France

Stretching along the Mediterranean coast, Languedoc is home to some of the region’s most beautiful beaches and vineyards. It’s a region steeped in history and one that attracts visitors from all over the world. With so many people visiting the region but so little information on where to visit we have decided to share our top picks of tourist attractions in Languedoc.

Aqualand

Aqualand Languedoc is one of France’s top water parks and draws thousands of visitors each year. Its family friendly atmosphere and great selection of slides make it a must for any young family. Ticket prices for the park are very reasonable and the facilities are excellent. So if you are looking for a fun filled day with the family Aqualand is well worth the visit.

Cruise on the Canal du Midi

Take in a canal cruise while enjoying the sunny climate of Languedoc. Many beautiful buildings line the shores of this stretch of waterway and what better way to relax on holiday than with a short cruise. There are many options including dining and cultural tours. Each offers their own unique insight into the region.

Visit Carcassonne

Caracassonne is Europe’s largest fortified cities and attracts over 3 million visitors each year. It’s size is sometimes overwhelming but the view are breathtaking. The area is full of life and the streets are bustling in the summer. This is a must see attraction for visitors to the region.

National Parks

The cuisine in Languedoc is excellent and what better way than to relax after a meal than with a nice leisurely walk. The national parks here are both vast and full of interesting sites. These include natural springs, caves and wildlife. They also easily accessible and provide great facilities.

These are of course only a handful of the great attractions in the region. You could choose to venture a little further and take in one of the neighbouring cities. This is an option that many take and well worth the time. If you have any that you feel should be added then why not share your views in our comments section.

Bio: This was a guest post by Thomson Al Fresco, the family holiday specialists with parks throughout the Languedoc including the famous Mar Estang Campsite.

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Find Affordable Holidays with Ferries to France

Have you been upset with the British weather, rain all summer and then the freezing winter coming next? People in the UK could be feeling very depressed as they really missed bright sunny days, particularly on their vacations. You may consider the choice of holidays in France this year in a hope to get clear and decent sunny weather. The chances are more if you are going to further South of France. Amongst the all possible ways to travel to the continent at an economical cost, you have a few options on your hand. You can either choose from the budget airlines available for flying into the airports based in the South of France or drive down to the continent with your cars by crossing the Channel with a number ferries to France offering service at extremely competitive and affordable price.

Opt for ferry breaks from UK

Then there is of course Channel tunnel to offer a faster crossing. But travelling with cheap ferries are often more enjoyable than the others. Over the Channel, you could be in Toulouse in just 9 to 10 hours later. In the event that sounds a little long, especially with kids in tow, then what many individuals do would be to leverage the new tools option to stop off on route. You will get good hotels in France at very reasonable prices that are usually charged over a room basis rather than per person. Whether you go for Orleans tours or visit Paris, you will be offered great facilities for any stop off and you will get to see many interesting spots near Paris. If you are driving in your car, it will obviously save a lot of expenses on car hire and you will also have the flexibility to see many more interesting places by a short touring around the place. Using a Sat Nav, which most of the travellers do at present, you may gain enough confidence to explore the regions without travelling on the toll roads. You will find many dual carriages and excellent roadways with little traffic on them as you head towards your destination. After arriving in the South of France, you will feel amazed to see the sunny climate there. There you will get a wide choice of self catering accommodations at affordable prices that often come with a pool for exclusive use.

Comfortable Stay for holidaymakers from UK

There many English or English speaking people owning and running occasion cottages or apartments in France, called gite. Standards of many of these gites have been upgraded over time and the best ones are more comfortable with fully fitted kitchens, nice bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms. This gives you a homely feelings away from home and with these facilities available, you could decide to cook and eat in, avoiding the restaurants. You can also pay for the area Aldi or Lidl, which stocks local products including wine and cheese at a cheaper cost than UK for the same quality. It helps you to save a lot of your budget on travelling. However, if you decide to eat at restaurants, then a leisurely lunch could be a better option than the nocturnal meal. Choose one or two items from a set menu and by doing so you would know exactly for what you are spending and a lunch time menu is always cheaper than a night time meal. So the ultimate thing is, although the cost of travelling in the France is on the higher side than the UK, but if you can grab the attractive deals on offer during this vacation period, the cost of accommodation in France will be much lower than UK. Thus the cost of holidays in France is ultimately less expensive than holidaying in Britain. In addition, there is an excellent chance to get some sunshine to relieve you off the boring climate.

Short-Bio by Lina Brown:

The UK travellers mostly prefer to visit the great European destinations on their vacations, particularly France or and other popular places across the continent. I often go for a ferry break to the continent which I find to be the most entertaining way to enjoy a family holiday. Being a Brit, I like to share my travel experiences with all so that it could help my fellow citizens in plan a short break to any of these locations in the best possible way. My intention is to provide you reliable information about the important routes on the Channel and the things to see and enjoy on your break.

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