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18 sublime Beaches near Paris France


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What is the nearest beach to Paris? In this post, I am presenting you with 18 gorgeous beaches near Paris that are worth a day trip or a weekend getaway from Paris

Whether you are in Paris during summer and you feel the need to escape the heat of the city for a fresh breeze or you are just keen on a change of scenery. Paris is closer to the ocean than you might think. There are quite a few beaches near Paris that are worth visiting and that you can easily reach in about 2-3h. 

Overall, the French coastal towns are beautiful. Just perfect to soak up the sun, go for a hike or just spend a relaxing day by the sea, while enjoying some local treats and maybe a glass of wine or cider.

 

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Where are the best beaches close to Paris?

You find most beaches in France near Paris, in the regions of Normandy and Hauts-de-France. The regions lie right on the English Channel and are known for their wide sandy beaches, beautiful coastal towns, and also the breathtaking chalk cliffs of the Alabaster Coastline.

The coast of Normandy also has a very prominent historic background due to its role in the 2nd world war. You probably have heard about the WWII Landing Beaches, well, it’s there. 

The distance from Paris to Normandy and Hauts-de-France varies with the exact destination, but you should count on a 2-3h driving time

But even if you are not up for a 2h ride and the ocean is not a must-have, you also have beach options that are closer to Paris. With as little as 30 minutes of driving time, you can reach to reach some of the nearest beaches to Paris located in leisure parks and recreation areas. 

france beaches near paris
Most beaches near Paris are in the Normandy Region

 

When to visit the nearest beach to Paris?

Even though you probably associate beaches near Paris with sunbathing and taking a dip, rest assured, they are not exclusively a summer destination. 

It does not even matter the season, to be honest, the beaches close to Paris are a great destination year around. In fact, I spent the best weekend in Dieppe during February and visited Étretat in winter more than once. I always enjoyed it and despite the cold, I found the weather by the sea easier to take in than in Paris. 

This being said, if you need some warmth and sunshine in spring or autumn, you better head south to the beaches of Marseilles or even to Arcachon west of Bordeaux. You even could head to Biarritz, close to the Spanish border, or Nice.

All are relatively easy to reach in 3-5h by train from Paris. For bookings and price information, take a look at Omio.com. The page is in English and is a good source if you require train tickets in France. 

 

What are the best beaches near Paris?

If you are looking for a beach not far from Paris, you’ll be happy to hear that there are dozens of beaches near Paris, ranging in size and popularity.

Whether you want a quick visit or you’re looking for a weekend beach trip from Paris, in the following list you will find the best beaches worth traveling to. Keep reading to learn about the 18 most incredible beaches near Paris.

 

1. Dieppe – one of the nearest Beach to Paris

Dieppe in February
Dieppe in February 2022 – we spend wonderful days there

Dieppe is located on the coast of Normandy. It became France’s first seaside holiday resort when Duchess Berry introduced the seaside holiday trend to the country. The trend has not died out, and Dieppe is still a popular seaside resort and a great place to visit.

The Dieppe beach is mostly covered in beautiful small stones and pebbles. The beautiful pebble beach and the characteristic cliffs of the Normandy coastline make Dieppe a great choice if you are looking for a beach near Paris to visit. When the tides are low, sandy banks are getting uncovered, leaving thousands of little ponds full of sea life for you to explore. 

But Dieppe is also interesting for historic enthusiasts. You can visit the Castle of Dieppe, which goes back to 1188 and was founded by King Henry II of England.

Dieppe is easy to reach from Paris, with only 2 hours by train. Trains depart from Paris St. Lazare every 2 hours, and the Plage de Dieppe is about a 10-minute walk from the train station.


Location: Seine-Maritine, Normandy
Distance from Paris: 203 km, 2h30 by car

Recommended Accommodation: Villa Castel Chambres d’Hotes B&B


 

2. Étretat – For Stunning Cliffs

Etretat, beach close to Paris
The impressive chalk cliffs of Étretat

Étretat is one of the best options for an easy beach getaway from Paris.

Étretat is a small village on a bay on the beautiful Alabaster Coastline in the French Normandy region. It is known for its stunning white chalk cliffs and gorgeous rock formations, which are excellent for hikes. Or simply as viewpoint over the coastline. 

In Étretat, you won’t find sandy beaches, but pebbles.  However, when the tides are low, the ancient oyster gardens of Marie Antoinette are washed up to the surface, and you can spend hours exploring the old ruins. Just don’t miss the point of no return when the floods come back in!  

Visiting Étretat is an excellent idea whether you are looking for a relaxing or adventurous time on a beach near Paris. The characteristic pebbled beach and the hiking trails on top of the cliffs make Étretat a great spot.

Étretat is just a 2 hour and a half drive away from Paris. You can also reach it by train, with a change at Bréauté-Beuzeville, in about 2 hours and 50 minutes.


Location: Seine-Maritine, Normandy
Distance from Paris: 206 km – 2h45 by car  

Recommended Accommodation: Hotel el Rayon Vert


 

3. Crotoy Beach

Cotoy, one of the nearest beach to Paris
Crotoy

On the English Channel, the small town of Crotoy is another beach town close to Paris you can visit and enjoy. Crotoy Beach is a long sandy beach perfect for practicing board sports, like kitesurfing and kayaking, and it’s great for horseback riding, too.

Nestled in the heart of the Baie de Somme, Plage Le Crotoy became a seaside resort in the middle of the nineteenth century, and it was frequented by famous personalities such as Victor Hugo and Jules Verne. Plage Le Crotoy is lined with historical villas and beach huts from the period, and it is a fantastic location for enjoying long walks.

You can get to Crotoy Beach from Paris in 2 hours and 45 minutes by car, or 2 hours and 30 minutes by train, with a change at Noyelles sur Mer.


Location: La Somme, Hauts-de-France
Distance from Paris: 215 km – 2h40 by car  

Recommended Accommodation: Les Mouettes Blessées


 

4. Deauville – closest beach to Paris

Deauville, Beaches near Paris
Deauville

Deauville is one of the closest beaches to Paris and one of France’s most popular beach destinations.

Located on the coast of Normandy, Deauville rose to fame as a vacationing spot for French royalty, and thanks to the numerous historical summer villas and châteaux, the city is also known as the Parisian Riviera.

Deauville Beach is a one-kilometer-long stretch of golden sand, where you will find umbrellas and sunbeds perfect for relaxation. While walking along the beach, take a closer look at the Planches de Deauville, a wood promenade along the beach cabins named after famous American actors.

If you want to relax in a glamorous location, Deauville is the beach near Paris you should visit after a short travel time of 2 hours and a half.


Location: Calvados, Normandy
Distance from Paris: 200 km – 2h 30 by car  

Recommended Accommodation: Novotel Deauville Plage


 

5. Trouville-sur-Mer

Beaches close to Paris: Trouville
Trouville

The seaside town of Trouville sur Mer is located in the heart of the Côte Fleurie, just next to Deauville.

Trouville beach is one of the closest beaches to Paris, easily reachable by train or car in about 2 hours.

The beach of Trouville stretches for one kilometer, and its fine white sand and magnificent landscape make it an ideal spot to unwind and relax. Plage de Trouville is right in the middle of the city, and the fancy promenade is enriched with villas, private homes, and hotels.

As you walk towards the end of the Trouville beach, you will get closer to a wild beach at the foot of the magnificent cliffs. Once you are back from this gorgeous walk, you can relax at one of the many bars and restaurants facing the sea.


Location: Calvados, Normandy
Distance from Paris: 200 km – 2h 30 by car  

Recommended Accommodation: Les Embruns


 

6. Ouistreham

One of the closest beach: Ouistreham to Paris:
Ouistreham

With a little under a 3-hour drive from Paris, you can reach Ouistreham, a small town in Normandy located at the mouth of the Canal de la Mer.

Ouistreham is the perfect place to visit if you want to relax and immerse yourself in history. Around the town, the Allies’ landing during World War II took place. Between Ouistreham and Caen, there is the Pegasus Bridge, built in 1934, and today a monument to the soldiers fallen during the war.

Very close to the city center is the popular Plage De Ouistreham, a beautiful sandy beach famous for its excellent facilities (all child-friendly).

Ouistreham, with its beautiful beach and rich history, is a great beach town near Paris to visit if you are looking for a momentary escape from the big city.


Location: Calvados, Normandy
Distance from Paris: 245 km – 2h 48 by car  

Recommended Accommodation: Le Cosy Riva Bella


 

7. Le Touquet

Le Touquet

Located in the Pas-de-Calais, Le Touquet is another beach near Paris you can visit.

A 3-hour drive from Paris, Le Touquet Beach runs for 12 kilometers from the town center to the Conche Bay Nature Park. The sandy beach is perfect for relaxing and watching people surfing and windsurfing. The local horse riding center offers delightful beach rides.

Since Le Touquet Beach is located right by the town center, you can easily go there to grab something to eat or drink. The Rue Saint-Jean is particularly renowned when it comes to food and boutiques.

If you fancy visiting Le Touquet but don’t have a car, you can reach it by train in about 3 hours, with a change at Etaples Le Touquet train station.


Location: Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France
Distance from Paris: 240 km – 2h56 by car 

Recommended Accommodation: Le Grand Hôtel Le Touquet-Paris-Plage


 

8. Boulogne-sur-Mer

Beaches in France near Paris: Boulogne-sur-Mer
Boulogne sur Mer

Boulogne sur Mer is a coastal city along the Côte d’Opale. The fine sandy beach dotted with rental beach cabins makes Boulogne sur Mer ideal for a gateway by the sea.

Boulogne sur Mer Beach is perfect if you love taking pictures! The water along the Côte d’Opale is known for its blue-green but somewhat milky color, which resembles the color of an opal. If you stay in Boulogne-sur-Mer Beach for more than a day, you can see how the color of the sea changes at different times of the day.

If you love the beach, nature, and fine dining, then Boulogne sur Mer beach is a fantastic destination near Paris you can get to by car or train. Driving to Boulogne sur Mer takes around 2 hours and 45 minutes, while the train ride is about 2 hours and 20 minutes.


Location: Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France
Distance from Paris: 262 km—3h by car

Recommended Accommodation: Chambres d’Hôtes du Château


 

9. Cabourg

Beat Beaches near Paris: Cabourg
Cabourg

Situated on the Normandy coast of France, Cabourg Beach is one of the most popular beaches near Paris.

Cabourg is a real tourist attraction with its 4 kilometers-long sandy beach and crystal blue sea. Besides the classic water sports, Cabourg beach can also be enjoyed by horseback riding. The place is perfect if you are traveling with children, as well as if you are a couple looking for a romantic beach day outside Paris.

Cabourg promenade overflows with unique shops, bars, and restaurants, and the town center is full of architectural gems.

Cabourg Beach can be reached by 2 hours and 40 minutes drive by Paris, or with a 3 hours train ride (with a change at Trouville-Deauville station).


Location: Calvados, Normandy
Distance from Paris: 218 km – 2h33 by car

Recommended Accommodation: La Villa Les Mots Passants


 

10. Berck-sur-Mer

Berck-sur-Mer, Paris France Beaches
Berck sur Mer

Berck sur Mer is a seaside resort located in the north of France, known for its unique flora and iconic colorful houses.

The Berck Sur Mer is a fantastic destination near Paris, where you can arrive in just 2 hours and 30 minutes by car.

Like most of the beaches of the Opal Coast, Berck Beach is a huge sandy beach facing west, making it perfect for watching the sunset.

Every Spring, Berck Sur Mer hosts the international kite event, during which the blue sky shines from the million colors of the kites.

Berck Sur Mer is a great beach near Paris to visit for a little getaway from the city! If you don’t have a car, you can reach the place by train after a 2 hours long ride.


Location: Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France
Distance from Paris: 228 km – 2h 47 by car

Recommended Accommodation: Hôtel Neptune


 

11. Omaha Beach

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Omaha Beach in Normandy is a beautiful beach near Paris and full of history. Here, the Allies landed in 1944, and it’s one of the most famous Landing Beaches you can visit from Paris.

Enjoy a swim, soak up some sun, maybe go for a hike, and then make your way into town to discover all the WWII historical sights. Omaha is one of the most visited tourist destinations in France to this day, thanks to its historical past and gorgeous beach.

You can reach Omaha Beach with a 3-hour drive.


Location: Calvados, Normandy
Distance from Paris: 284 km – 3h 14 by car 

Recommended Accommodation: Studio de Perriots


 

12. Honfleur

Honfleur harbour, the town has also a nice beach near Paris
Honfleur

Situated in the town of Honfleur, Plage du Butin is a popular beach near Paris. The beach is a real beauty: fine white sand dotted with small amounts of seaweed, Plage du Butin is a great hangout spot for families or groups of friends.

The beach is well-equipped, and the promenade offers many cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy a meal. Especially around the harbor, you find many cute restaurants and bars that are wonderful to have a bite. But do set as well a bit of time aside to explore the old town of Honfleur with its half-timbered houses and narrow alleys. 

Plage du Butin is located around 2 hours and 20 minutes from Paris by car and 3 hours and 25 minutes from the city by train (with a change in Le Havre).


Location: Calvados, Normandy
Distance from Paris: 184 km – 2h 21  

Recommended Accommodation: Hotel Le Dauphin Les Loges


 

13. Granville

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Granville is built on a rocky promontory close to the bay of Mont Saint Michel. Along the town’s seafront, there is the Plage du Plat Gousset, a long beach easy to access. Walking towards the port and harbor, you will see nineteenth-century houses, an art-deco casino, and Villa Les Rhumbs, where Christian Dior and his family spent each summer.

Granville is a beach town near Paris, even though it’s the furthest away on this list. Hence, it’s best to reserve a weekend for this beautiful spot and include a visit to Mont Saint Michel, when you are already in the area!

You can arrive there in 4 hours by car, and it’s as well a 4-hour train ride.


Location: Manche, Normandy
Distance from Paris: 340 km – 3h 52 by car 

Recommended Accommodation: Mercure Granville Le Grand Large


 

14. Yport

Yport, one of the nicest beaches close to Paris
Yport – a beautiful Beach close to Paris and one of the more quiet ones as well

One of the prettiest and quietest beaches on the Northern Coast, close to Paris, is the small town of Yport.

In Yport, you can explore the stone beach area and white cliffs, which are perfect for a hike and from where you can see more along the Alabaster Coast. Or you can enjoy a picnic at Yport beach while watching the fishing boats sail.

You arrive in Yport from Paris in 2 hours and a half drive or by train (the journey is 3 hours and 30 minutes long, and you will need to change at Bréauté-Beuzeville).


Location: Seine-Maritime, Normandy
Distance from Paris: 207 km – 2h 40 by car  

Recommended Accommodation: Hotel Normand Yport


 

Beaches near Paris that are not by the Sea

If you are just looking into finding a quick getaway from Paris, to get some air, sunbath and maybe take a swim, you don’t necessarily need to drive out to the cost of Normandy or Hauts-de-France. There are a few leisure islands around Paris that you can reach in as little as a 30-minute train ride. 

 

15. Île de Loisirs Vaires-Torcy

A beach that is close to Paris by a lake
Île de Loisirs Vaires-Torcy

Île de Loisirs Vaires-Torcy is one of the closest beaches to Paris, only a 30 minute drive away (or 1-hour train ride).

The beach is located on the banks of a lake near the river Marne. It has a beautiful swimming basin perfect for water games and swimming. There are even a few waterslides, boat rentals, paddles, and a range of snack bars. 

You can also enjoy the nearby tennis course or the 18-holes-ocean-view golf course.

In 2024 Île de Loisirs Vaires-Torcy will be used for the rowing and canoeing Olympics, so the place is perfect if you are a sports lover!


Location: Seine et Marne, Île-de-France
Distance from Paris: 30 km – 30 min by car  


 

16. Île de Loisir Val De SeineBeaches close to Paris, by a lake

Val De Seine Leisure Island is another beach super close to Paris. In just 60 minutes, you can reach this island located west of the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, along the River Seine.

The sandy shoreline and refreshing waters offer a large relaxing area. The island is an excellent option if you love leisure activities like picnicking, playing games like basketball and football, horse riding, kayaking, and canoeing.


Location: Yvelines – Île-de-France
Distance from Paris: 52 km – 1h by car  


 

17. Île De Loisirs De Jablines-Annet

Île De Loisirs De Jablines-Annet
Île De Loisirs De Jablines-Annet

If you are looking for a fun-filled day away from Paris, head to Ile de Loisirs de Jablines-Annet.

Only a few minutes from Disneyland Paris, the Ile de Loisirs de Jablines-Annet is a massive recreational zone with a 400-meters-long beach of white sand. Here you can enjoy numerous activities: swimming, windsurfing, kayaking, water skiing, and golf – you name it!

Ile de Loisirs de Jablines-Annet is a great place to visit right outside Paris if you are seeking an alternative for sightseeing and city life.


Location: Seine et Marne, Île-de-France
Distance from Paris: 44km – 44 min by car 


 

Are there beaches in Paris?

18. Paris Plage

Paris Plage by the Seine
Beaches in Paris France: Paris Plage by the Seine

To enjoy some relaxation at the beach, while sunbathing and swimming, you don’t really need to leave Paris.

Right in the heart of the French capital, on the banks of the Seine River and the Canal Saint Martin, there is the Paris Plage.

This artificial 4 km long beach is set up every summer from July to August to ease the summer days (and nights) of Parisian and tourists alike. To be fair, don’t expect sandy beaches and dipping, it is a more beachside promenade with armchairs, pop up bars, and activities. But it is at the waterfront and you might even get a fresh breeze. 

The list of leisure and sporty activities you can participate in while at Paris Plage is impressive. And when you are done having fun, you are already on the Seine banks, the perfect spot in Paris to enjoy a traditional picnic.


Location: Paris
Distance from Paris: none 🙂 


 

One of the closest Beach to Paris: Étretat
One of the closest Beach to Paris: Étretat

 

Paris is a magical city, but occasionally, you just need to sit on a beach and enjoy life. Luckily, there are very nice beaches near Paris.

No matter the season, strolling on the beach and enjoying a glass of wine will make your Paris holiday unforgettable!

 

FAQ Beaches near Paris:

Q: Which is the closest beach to Paris?

If you want to go to the sea, the nearest beach to Paris is the beach in Honfleur. It is 187 km away and driving takes 2h20.

However, if any beach is good, the closest beach to Paris is at the Île de Loisirs Vaires-Torcy. The beach is by the river Marne, and it takes a 30-min ride by car or a 1h ride by train to get there. 

Q: Is there a Beach in Paris France?

Paris is not located by the sea so unfortunately, there is no beach in Paris France. However, the river Seine runs through Paris, and each summer, the banks of the Seine are transformed into a beach promenade with many activities and events, called Paris Plage. The Parisian Canal St.Martin is even partially adapted for swimmers during Paris Plage. 

Which is the most popular beach in France?

When looking for popular beaches near Paris, the closest famous beaches are in Étretat and Deauville.

How to reach the nearest beach from Paris?

Most beaches close to Paris are best reached by car. It takes on average 2h30 to travel from Paris to the sea. If you want to visit a beach from Paris by train, you best head to Deauville. The travel time by train from Paris to Deauville is 2h30.

If you like to explore a beach that is closer to Paris, take the train for 1h to Île de Loisirs Vaires-Torcy.

How Many Beaches Does Paris Have?

Sadly, there are no beaches in Paris at all. However, in summer you can visit the urban beach side “Paris Plage” or swim in the Canal St.Martin.

 



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