Five of the best beaches and summer homes in France!
Sipping cocktails by clear blue waters; surfing wild and wonderful waves; building castles with the family; or topping up tans on fine white sand – in the summer, everyone has something that they especially like to do at the beach.
And France, with over 4,500km of diverse coastline, from golden beaches to rocky coasts, is able to fulfil almost every holiday whim and desire. Here are five of the best beaches in France – along with some summer home selections offering buyers great investment opportunities.
Argèlès
Languedoc-Roussillon’s Argèles-sur-Mer is not far from Perpignan, which Salvador Dali considered to be centre of the world. Here, Argèlès-Plage, which can provide entertainment for everyone within a 10km stretch, is known to be one of the best seaside resorts in France. With lively cafes and restaurants, a children’s fair and a prom for cycling or walking, this is beach is popular with both French and overseas holidaymakers.
Offering stunning views of the sea and mountains, this five-bedroom house (HH-6867889) is well located for those who enjoy visiting Argèlès-Plage with family and friends during the summer. It is possible to create three separate apartments in this property, which makes it a highly interesting investment opportunity for €1,575,000.
Espiguette
Montpellier’s Espiguette beach is the largest in France, stretching from the little town of Le Grau-du-Roi almost to Provence’s cowboy country of the Petite Camargue. Wild with golden sand dunes, the beach seems endless and has plenty of space, so it can offer busy bustling areas along with seemingly-private pockets that are completely removed from the hustle.
This stunning south-facing Art Deco property (HH-4990532) overlooks the sea, but is also within walking distance to Montpellier’s beaches. Built in 1900 and offering an indoor heated pool, a Jacuzzi and marble floors, this four-bedroom property has to be seen to be believed at €1,975,000.
L’île de Riou
Further east along the coast to Marseille, located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, is the enthralling L’île de Riou beach. This is one of the most desirable beaches in France, famous for its beauty, tranquillity and excellent snorkelling – and the only way to access it is by boat.
In the highly sought after 7th arrondissement of Marseille, this spacious renovated property (HH-6229116) is well located for regular trips to the L’île de Riou. With seven bedrooms, two of which are independent studios, breath-taking sea views, a gym and a heated outdoor pool, at €2,290,000 it is an excellent second home opportunity.
L’Almanarre
Professional and serious amateur wind fanatics such as windsurfers and kite surfers, cannot go far wrong with Plage de L’Almanarre in Hyères, in the Var department. Here there is a sandspit from Hyères to Giens that will please all those requiring consistent wind – but there are also more peaceful areas for activities such as kayaking.
With views of the Porquerolles and Port Cros islands, this luxurious six-bedroom villa (HH-6622058) – priced at €1,670,000 – is close to Hyères and offers spacious terraces, a swimming pool and a garden. There are not many homes that can compete with this property’s high standards and potential as the garden level can be used as a separate three-room apartment.
Paloma
Plage de la Paloma, a favourite with celebrities like Tom Cruise, is tucked away on the desirable peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, which is renowned for its luxurious villas and hotels. A shingle beach it might be, but it is stunningly beautiful and loved by all, not just the elite.
An exceptional new development, comprised of nine villas in total, offers this four-bedroom villa (HH-5058957) with sea views and private pool that is within walking distance of the beach. With parking, incredible sea views and a price tag of €3,800,000, this ultra-modern and luxuriously-styled property will not be on the market for long.
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