Top 10 Most Beautiful Beaches in France: TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2016

Based on TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Best Beaches 2016 awards, drawn from millions of traveler reviews, here are France's top 10 stunning beaches. These spots showcase the country's diverse coastline, from Corsica's turquoise waters to Normandy's dramatic shores.

Palombaggia Beach – Porto-Vecchio, Corsica
First in France and 25th in Europe, this gem boasts powdery white sand and crystal-clear waters. "Why go to the other side of the world when we have this in France?" exclaims a TripAdvisor reviewer.
Basque Coast Beach – Biarritz, Aquitaine
"Very pleasant and superb walk, perfect for beautiful photos. A must in Biarritz!" raves a visitor.
Sillon Beach – Saint-Malo, Brittany
"The colors are beautiful even when the weather is rainy." Ideal for any season.
Hendaye Beach – Hendaye, Basque Country
Deauville Beach – Deauville, Lower Normandy
"Summer and winter alike, walks along this beautiful fine sandy beach offer pleasures like the comfort of its boardwalks, horse trotting, or sumptuous sunsets…"
Le Touquet Beach – Le Touquet, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
"Superb waterfront, to see and see again. Nice walk very pleasant. The beach out of season is even nicer," confirms a TripAdvisor user.
Pampelonne Beach – Saint-Tropez, Provence
"Very beautiful beach with its famous restaurants and yachts anchored offshore. Whatever people say, a fabulous site. The French Riviera is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world."
Santa Giulia Beach – Porto-Vecchio, Corsica
"A magnificent beach as one can imagine in Corsica. Crystal clear water, reflections of blues and greens. Some rocks for divers. Plenty of rentals for kayaks, paddles, pedal boats."
Tamaricciu Beach – Porto-Vecchio, Corsica
"Pretty beach with its famous umbrella pines. Park along the road, spot the beach below, and take the easy 5-minute footpath down. Paths connect to Palombaggia."
Juan les Pins Main Beach – Juan les Pins, French Riviera
"Clear water and very pleasant beaches, aperitif and dinner with your feet in the water as at the end of the world. A little corner of paradise!"

Visit www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Beaches for the full list of Travelers' Choice Best Beaches 2016 winners, plus reviews and photos from travelers.