This beach villa in Corsica is situated in a calm residential area, on the West Coast, just 1 km from Sagone and 45 mins from Ajaccio. This charming house situated within easy reach of the beach and near shops and bars, has recently been renovated and tastefully decorated throughout. Close to Porto-Vecchio, the residential villas […]
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Ile Rousse Beach Corisica France
L’Ile Rousse is a town of palm trees and smart shops. L’Ile Rousse attracts many holiday-makers, lured here by brochure shots of the nearby beaches. Ile Rousse is enchanting and the ideal starting point for north west Corsica with splendid mountains, beautiful river valleys and wonderful beaches and bays for bathing. There’s lots to discover […]
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Plage de Santa Giulia Corsica France
To the south of the Gulf of Valinco , this small fishing town offers a lovely beach at the back of a sheltered cove. Its Genoese tower dating back to 1586 is the largest of the Corsican coastline. While you are winding down after hours at the beach, check out the citadel and museums. We […]
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And to Cannes Beaches French Riviera
Tropez is a place that is especially famous among the rich and famous, who give the special character to the place and that’s why it cannot be omitted while visiting the French Riviera. And Vence is an ancient city that’s famous for its art and especially for a chapel decorated by Matisse who lived here. […]
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St Tropez Beaches
When you travel around France, make sure to stop at one of the biggest hot spots in all of Europe. It’s so worth the effort to get down here that you will wonder why you haven’t made the trek to St Tropez before. When coming by rental car, parking is 4€ ($5.20) for the day. […]
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Sainte Restitude Beach Corsica France
Wenige Minuten nach einem dritten Gatter stehen wir an einem kleinen paradisischen Sandstrand an der Buggiu-Mundung ( 2Std ), der besonders zu einem erfrischenden Bad im Meer einludt. Pretty shady, palm tree fringes are also rare, though hot sunshine, good food nearby, friendly locals and low prices are common. The beaches are best May-Oct, though […]
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Cote de Azur - The French Riviera
Have you ever thought of renting an apartment here on the French Riviera, with the pristine sunny beaches, the homes perched among the green hills, great cars, superstars - wow - is it really possible? And the answer surprisingly is “yes”. What is unusual here is that you “can” fit in and you “will” find […]
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St Jean de Luz Beach France
A beautiful seaside resort and active fishing port not far from the Spanish border, Saint Jean de Luz is a lively and cosmopolitan town. The town center of St Jean de Luz has a medieval background, with no doubt, a great deal of influence in the past from Spain and the Moors, and with this […]
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Nice France Beaches
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You know you want to be here. Just a chance to sneak a view at someone famous or even very good looking - well, maybe both?! It’s here along the beaches of Nice, France, that many who fit that category lay and tan, but don’t get your hopes up too high. Still, you can enjoy […]
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Rondinara Beach Corsica France
Make the most of your holiday in Porto Vecchio by hiring a car and exploring all the beauty that the south of Corsica has to offer. The drier Corsican cheeses are usually served with a jam of fresh figs. Cholesterol watchers may have a hard time resisting Corsica’s renowned charcuterie, particularly the tender prisuttu (aged […]
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Plage de Saleccia Corsica France
The tip of the island, known as Cap Corse, has two stunning beaches Saleccia Beach and Plage de Tamarone, but access is difficult and only for the determined. Boat trips will take you part of the way but then you’ll have to walk the rest! One of the most notable beaches of the Cap Corse, […]
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Calvi Beach Corsica France
Calvi beach is a beautiful stretch of soft sand gradually leading into the gorgeous blue Gulf of Calvi. Activities at the beach include jet skiing, diving and snorkelling among others. Calvi beach also offers numerous water sports activities - from windsurfing and sailing to banana boating and jet-skis for the more adventurous. These activities are […]
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Biarritz Beach France
Modern Biarritz is stylish, attracting a more discreet line in showbiz stars than Cannes or St Tropez. Gabled Basque houses stand near fanciful 19th-century mock chateaux and art deco villas. Without doubt, you will feel the hospitality Biarritz is known for. The petit hotel in Biarritz is located in a quiet street, close to the […]
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Arcachon Beach France
Arcachon is the oldest resort town on the Cote d’Argent. It will take you around three quarters of an hour by rail from Bordeaux. Arcachon is known for the “Arcachon villa”, which is the architectural style of many of the older houses there. It is a type of Victorian architecture. A destination resort with beautiful […]
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La Rochelle Beach France
Once known as the French Geneva, La Rochelle is a historic port and ancient sailors’ city, formerly the stronghold of the Huguenots. It was founded as a fishing village in the 10th century on a rocky platform in the center of a marshland. La Rochelle is one such truly exceptional site. Only past events, whether […]
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St Tropez Beach Area
St. Tropez beach in France is mainly a public beach though there is a small area you can rent sunbeds. I’d recommend going early to get a parking space. Sunbathing, champagne and the fight for a spot in the sun always make for interesting and sometimes outrageous situations, even after the sun goes down and […]
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More St Tropez Beaches
Come to St Tropez to find what others have been finding for centuries. It has some sort of magic about it and this isn’t a place you can drive by. You have to stop the car and get out, walk down to the beach and just be still. Take it in. Try to feel the […]
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French Riviera Beach
The private village of Castellaras-Le-Vieux is just 15 kms north of Cannes in the hills between Mougins and Valbonne. This romantic medieval village is home to one of the largest private contemporary art museums. Catholic weddings in Saint Paul de Vence can be held in the Collegiale de la Conversion de St-Paul, an impressive church […]
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Beaches South of France
This beach area is free of crowds except at peak time of summer vacation. If you visit this beach you must walk along the Dune du Pyla, which lies between the ocean and the largest forest in France, Les Landes. If you brought your yacht, as many of the celebrities do, don’t limit yourself to […]
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We Visit Beaches Along the French Riviera
Ah, the French Riviera. The area of the world that almost all beach areas are compared to. And why not? Beautiful people keep gravitating toward the wonderful weather, picturesque beaches and dreamy coastline. Take for example, Cannes. Mega-million dollar yachts and shopping that won’t end. Make sure you want to be pampered non-stop, here. Don’t […]
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