French Riviera is one of the most popular and luxurious destination for travelers from all over the world, with hundreds of km of coastline to explore.  There are many beaches to enjoy and relax in marvelous climate. Here visitors can admire aqua-blue shorelines, as they sun bath on beach or sip wine at sea side café. 

Here is the list of 10 best beaches in South of France:

Plage de Pampelonne 

The legendary beach is situated near St Tropez.  It’s one of the area’s most spectacular beach. The coastline is very majestic, with swanky restaurants which attract the rich and wealthy people.  There is vibrant atmosphere whole day and night with late night parties and over priced restaurants. It is perfect for people who want to rent private Sun-loungers

Plage de Paloma

This small beach is nestled along rocky coastline which is lined by grecian style homes.  This beach is located in the east of Nice and attracts high class travelers who want this big villas and spend their day eating overpriced sandwiches at sea side cafés.  This destination is ideal for those who want to yacht or sail in shorelines in style.

Plage des Marinieres

This beach is completely public and attracts the families and group of friends and those who want traditional experience.  It has no private beach rentals.  The beach is located in Villefranche-sur-Mer adjacent to the old town.  It stretch one km long coastline.  It is easily reached by train or car.  Since it is a public beach, so it has snacks bars instead of classy cafés and high class restaurants.

Grande Plage Hendaye

It is situated on Southwest coast of France next to Spanish boarder.  It is a 3 km stretch of sandy beach.  It is good for whole family, you can have  long strolls or enjoy water sports and water surfing. Even for the nudist there is a place towards the twin rock reserved for them.  Also there is a whole area dedicated to the people with mobility impairments including wheelchair ramp going all way to the beach.  It is very centrally located with many cafés and restaurants nearby.

Saint Maxime

It has 5 km stretch of sandy beaches. Plage de la Nartelle is one of the best beach of Saint Maxime. It is  a very large beach with many beaches clubs.  The water is crystal clear. The view of sea is fabulous.  You can try nautic activities.  There are water sports, it has affordable snack bars and all lovely bits you will associate with a beach on French Riviera.  Parking spaces are also available.

Plage de la Garoupe, Cap D’Antibes 

It is one of the visitors delight. It is one of the prettiest beaches on this coast. Silky soft white sand, sloping into clear water, lots of little boats are anchored.  This beach is full of people from all walks of life.  This is a great destination for holiday makers.  The sea is warm with beautiful views.  This beach is just outside the town of Antibes.  The immense alps looming over the coast and sumptuous villas and hotels hiding behind the pine trees.  There is also free parking in streets.

Anjuna  Beach

This beach is in the bay of Èze -sur-Mer.  It is recommended to spend some time here because of it’s splendid setting and it is popular during Monaco Grand Prix held here very year in May. Visitors come here to chill and it attracts lot of yachts.  In summer it is a busy spot with eye catching aqua umbrellas.

Plage de la Mala

This beach is in Cap d’Ail a town next to Monaco.  It is a beautiful sea coast with blue waters.  This beach is protected by steep cliffs and is sand and pebble beach.  The beach is very crowded in summer and weekends.  Sunday is the best time to come if you want to enjoy the DJ which beach club hosts.  There are restaurants to enjoy meal beach club offer you water taxis to bring you to the spot.

Plage de L’Escalet

 This is a beautiful beach with flowers blooming in May, wonderful walk around and time to see beautiful flowers blooming all around  and cacte in abundance.  Walk to the island is a delight.  You can  watch fishes  and octopus in the buoyed off swimming area.  Sandy beach is sheltered by rocky headlands with snack bars, restrooms, showers and seasonal life guard.

Palom Baggia beach

 It is a public beach located in Porto-Vecchio 2 rue Fred Scamaroni, 20137, Porto-Vecchio.   The white sand contrasting with the gorgeous blue water makes you want to take a dip right away.  This little paradise is one of the busiest beach of South of France.  It is bordered with pine trees.  You will have to pay for parking.