Rest in France at sea: a brief overview of the options available

A rich excursion program, full immersion in romance, Gothic cathedrals and medieval cities, prestigious boutiques and fashion shows - that's what France means to us. However, do not forget that this country has a long (3120 km) coastline. It is washed by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean (the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel). What kind of delight to the inveterate beach-gown is given by the Republic of France? Rest on the sea! Tours are offered in two types: the Mediterranean south and the cool Atlantic.

In the north and west of the country, there is a typical marine climate. Even in the summer it is not too hot here - in general, somewhere + 18 ° C. However, what the nature has not been able to do is completely filled by the human genius. Luxury hotels of the century before last, thalassotherapy, heated pools with sea water turned the once quiet Norman and Breton villages into prestigious resorts. Trouville, Cabourg, Deauville, La Baule - the names of these towns in the minds of many tourists from around the world have long meant one thing: rest in France at sea. The very term "thalassotherapy" was invented here. High banks or sand dunes, pined with pine trees, restaurants with sea delicacies, trendy boutiques and a rich excursion program will fully compensate you for frequent rains and coolness.

We are moving south along the western coast of the country. The troubled Bay of Biscay and the infrequently warming up to +20 ^o C of the Atlantic waters have little to do with bathing. However, there are exceptions. In the historical province of Aquitaine, the Biarritz resort is located with the nearby towns of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Sibur and Hendaye. The unique climate, the quiet bays formed by the Iberian slopes, made this region second in importance after the Riviera. Therefore, it is called the Silver Coast. This holiday in France at the seaside will please you with the possibility of yachting, surfing. Here you can also improve your health. Also close are the mountains and the famous shrine of Lourdes.

Well, the "gold reserve" of the country, which annually replenishes the state budget with powerful subsidies of tolstosum tourists, is, unquestionably, Cote d'Azur, Cote d'Azur. Such resorts as Cannes, Nice, Antibes, Menton, Saint-Tropez are VIP-places by definition. The density of millionaires per one square kilometer here is off scale. But people with a more modest income can also find a suitable vacation in France at sea. The English Quay in Nice and Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes have not yet become paid for pedestrians. You can meet celebrities here at any time of the year. And especially in February, when the Cannes Film Festival is taking place.

But we are moving further to the south of France. Recreation at the sea in Languedoc will not be as chic as on the Riviera, but more soothing and traditional. Beaches, unlike Nice, are not pebbly, but sandy. In addition, free. The air temperature in summer and early autumn is +30 ^о С, water - +24 ^о С. Again, who is accustomed to combine tan with excursions, can visit Narbonne, Beziers, Nimes, Montpellier, national parks of Camargue.

"The Island of Perfect Beauty" is the name of Corsica. And deservedly! Rocky coast, picturesque green slopes, aleking sunsets, quiet secluded coves with golden sand ... Rest in France at sea in this part of the country will also be boring. You can visit the homeland of Napoleon Bonaparte Ajaccio. The lifestyle on the island, located near Sardinia, is very similar to the traditional Italian.