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Recommendations for idyllic French town by the sea
MrsToadflax · 21/05/2022 10:04
Can anyone recommend a really pretty French town on the coast? We'd like somewhere with great architecture, some independent shops, perhaps a promenade and definitely a lovely patisserie and boulangerie etc. We will hire a car so can drive to local attractions. Would like somewhere interesting enough to keep DC (under 9) occupied, but not too built up.
Sisisimone · 21/05/2022 10:44
Antibes is nice and has everything in your OP. Easy to get to from Nice airport and lots of lovely towns and villages to explore nearby
MrsToadflax · 21/05/2022 10:50
Sisisimone · 21/05/2022 10:44
Antibes is nice and has everything in your OP. Easy to get to from Nice airport and lots of lovely towns and villages to explore nearby
Good to hear. I have been looking in this area.
MrsToadflax · 21/05/2022 10:52
minipie · 21/05/2022 10:45
La Rochelle.
I've been looking at Île de ré, so will look at Rochelle too.
MissAmbrosia · 22/05/2022 11:36
Antibes/Juan Les Pins - 1st is prettier (and cheaper to eat) 2nd is better for the beach. I came back last night and am depressed.
snowgirl1 · 22/05/2022 17:25
I came on to say Île de ré, but see you're considering it already - it's very pretty and chi-chi
Monstamio · 31/05/2022 14:38
If you go for La Rochelle, definitely visit the aquarium. It's excellent! It's quite a big town, though.
As well as Ile de Ré, have a look at Noirmoutier further up the coast. You access it via a car causeway which is great fun for the kids. There's also a bridge if tide times don't work for your return.
Whooshaagh · 31/05/2022 14:58
I would go to Carnac for beaches, hiring bikes, cafes and shops.
Visit Vannes for an interesting old town with a market and Auray for old world charm and restaurants.
ivykaty44 · 31/05/2022 15:01
minipie
I love La Rochelle, but it’s built up without prom - so doesn’t fit that bill
Smorgs · 31/05/2022 15:10
Coullioure or try Corsica, there are plenty of beautiful towns and beaches there
wondabar · 01/06/2022 09:04
Belle Ile en Mer off the Brittany coast is absolutely stunning.
Lucia574 · 01/06/2022 09:10
Collioure is gorgeous. Easy to visit Perpignan plus lots of other lovely villages, beaches, countryside too
Rainallnight · 01/06/2022 09:14
I came on to suggest Île de Ré too, but am also shamelessly placemarking!
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