The Best French Beachfront Hotels

recommended seafront hotels with sea views, on or close to the beach

Includes beach hotels in:  French Riviera  Northern France  South of France  South West France  Western France


 
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delightful hotel, perched above the waters of Anse de Renécros, built in the "Roaring Twenties" it retains Art Deco charm and style in spades

Grand Hotel Moriaz

Le Lavandou

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directly on the sands of Cavalière Beach, a comfortable hotel with good facilities, beachfront restaurant and bar and private section of beach

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opposite the sands of Garonnette Beach, 5km from the town centre, a welcoming hotel with bedrooms decorated in warm Provençal tones

Le Churchill

Carnac

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contemporary style rooms, some with sea views, are on offer at this stylish hotel; relaxing facilities include a hammam, sauna and massages

Le Rabelais

Le Lavandou

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Le Lavandou's marina lies opposite this welcoming hotel with elegant bedrooms decorated in ochre or sky blue colours, some with sea view

Roc Hotel

Le Lavandou

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modern and comfortable bedrooms, most with a bay view, are offered at this family hotel set directly on the shore line with access to the beach

Aux Tamaris

Roscoff

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the pleasant, nautical themed dècor is hardly surprising owing to this hotel's seafront setting and coastal views; bedrooms are light and airy

Carlton Hotel

Cannes

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with its magnificent Belle Époque façade, this landmark hotel has its own private beach and pier, along with elegance and top class service

Hotel & Spa Les Roches Noires

Les Sables-d'Olonne

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choose this spa hotel is in a prime location on the seafront - many of the refined modern rooms have exhilarating sea views

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a splendid hotel in a charming seaside resort offers breathtaking views from its elegant rooms, and a fine Michelin one-starred restaurant

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stay in contemporary bedrooms with a cool, minimalist style and sea or mountain views, to relax head to the rooftop spa with scenic views

Hotel Victoria

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

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panoramic views from Cap Martin to Italy can be enjoyed from this relaxed hotel, some of the modern and bright rooms have similar views

Kube Saint-Tropez

St-Tropez

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a contemporary, modern design hotel set in lush gardens overlooking St-Tropez Bay offers luxurious rooms and villas and a wealth of facilities

La Pinède Plage

La Croix-Valmer

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a hotel in a prime location on sandy Gigaro Beach offers sea views from the stylish rooms, the relaxing pools and the restaurant terrace

Le Cancalais

Cancale

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in a prime location with views of the Bay of Le Mont St Michel, a friendly little hotel offers comfortable rooms and Breton cuisine in the restaurant

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outside manicured lawns and palms extend to the famous Croisette, inside natural light and simple wood feature in the rooms and suites

Oceania

Saint Malo

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sleek, modern design permeates throughout at this well-placed hotel, it sits opposite Fort National, the beach and moments from the old town

Atlantic Hotel & Spa

Les Sables-d'Olonne

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a hotel right on the sandy beach; enjoy sea views from the balcony of the modern yacht-themed rooms, and top class spa and dining facilities

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directly on the sandy beach; some of the stylish, wood-floored rooms have sea views, and the restaurant serves seafood and regional dishes

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welcoming guests to the Riviera since 1865, however the interiors are smart and contemporary including the well-appointed bedrooms

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