The Best French Beachfront Hotels

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

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

salvaged marine artifacts and a setting directly on the beach give a quirky nautical atmosphere; some rooms have a terrace with sea views

some of the suites at this nautical themed, beachfront hotel feature their own sauna or Jacuzzi and most rooms have scenic sea views

a stylish hotel, overlooking the water toward St. Malo, boasts elegant rooms, gourmet dining, a piano-bar and a host of relaxing facilities

set right on the beach, this grand hotel has an impressive range of facilities for guests' enjoyment; some rooms have a terrace and sea view

just opposite Le Lavandou's main beach and surrounded by restaurants, cafés and shops, this well-established hotel is ideally located

on the Promenade des Anglais, a palatial hotel - a legendary symbol of Nice - offers opulently classic rooms and suites and impeccable service

perched on the clifftop above Biarritz, a landmark Belle Époque-style hotel offers Art Deco-inspired rooms and classy dining and leisure facilities

there are gorgeous views from most aspects of this sophisticated hotel, it boasts direct beach access, a beachside hot tub and a good restaurant