A beloved part of the world, the best South of France beaches have it all and are hard to beat for a blue sky escape. The region’s crystalline-sea-hemmed shores and brilliant summer light are nothing short of poetry—its shimmering coastline is among the most scintillating and has long inspired iconic artists and writers. While the Côte d’Azur is renowned for its razzle-dazzle, the whole area spans the Camargue and down to Corsica, with its wonderfully wild beaches.
The sun-dappled South has an enviable culinary status, a vast heritage, and a steeped-in-history Provençal countryside, villages, markets and sandy sweeps with cerulean coves. The big blue beckons on any trip here, with some of the most idyllic, exclusive and elusive spots on the French Riviera.
The sheer mass of pristine shores makes it hard to choose. Be it Calvi, Porquerolles, or Pampelonne, we’ve selected 15 of the best South of France beaches for your vision board.