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A sandy dune slope with sparse grasses, scattered white stones, and two wooden slat fences (one near the top, one lower down) under a clear blue sky.

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Coastal & Maritime in France

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A low-angle night photograph of a pebble beach with illuminated multi-story buildings along the waterfront, showing a starry sky and distant city lights across the water.

Saint-tropez, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

La Ponche

Historic fishing port and old town of Saint-Tropez
The seafront boulevard along the beach of La Baule

La Baule, Pays de la Loire

Promenade du Bord de Mer

Coastal promenade in La Baule, France

Free

A wide, pebble-strewn beach with numerous sunbathers, turquoise water, and a tree-lined promenade backed by buildings and a green hillside under a clear blue sky.

Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Promenade des Anglais

7km palm-lined coastal boulevard in Nice
A long-exposure night photograph of a rocky promontory connected to the mainland by a metal truss footbridge, with a brightly lit statue on the rock and red lighting illuminating part of the structure, set against a starry sky over the ocean.

Biarritz, Aquitaine

Rocher de la Vierge

Eiffel footbridge to Basque maritime landmark
A sunny view of a busy harbor filled with sailboats and yachts, featuring a prominent stone fortification on the right and a hilltop basilica in the background.

Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Vieux-Port (Old Port)

Historic Greek-founded harbor and vibrant city center

Free

The tidal islet of Grand Bé off Saint-Malo

Saint-Malo, Brittany

Grand Bé

Tidal islet with the tomb of Chateaubriand

Free

A close-up of a king penguin standing in water with rocky habitat features, another penguin swimming nearby, and a third penguin visible in the background on a rock ledge.

Brest, Brittany

Océanopolis

Europe's largest open-air aquarium in Brest

From €24.90

A high-angle view of a rugged, rocky coastal cliff overlooking the sea under a clear blue sky, with a distinctive stone tower (the Tour Vauban) visible on the cliff edge and small figures of people nearby.

Perros-guirec, Brittany

Pointe de Pen-Hir

Dramatic granite cliffs and rugged coastline
An aerial view of a coastal town with a sandy beach, a long wooden pier extending into turquoise water, and a dense urban area backed by forested dunes.

Arcachon, Aquitaine

Cité Océan François-Mitterrand

Ocean science museum in Arcachon
A stone fortress with a rounded tower, three flags (EU, French, and a red-and-white regional flag) flying above, under a blue sky, with a person walking near an entrance ramp.

Saint-tropez, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Musée de la Marine

Maritime history museum in Saint-Tropez Citadel dungeon
A white, ornate building facade with a central entrance marked "CASINO" in white letters above the doors, flanked by red banners and potted palm trees under a clear blue sky.

Dinard, Brittany

Dinard Casino

1866 seaside casino with theater and dining
Hollyhocks above the rocky shore and beach at Le Pouldu

Pont-aven, Brittany

Le Pouldu Beach

Sandy beach near Pont-Aven's art district

Free

Coastal & Maritime Overview

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