Best Family Beaches in the French Riviera
We rank the 7 family-friendly beaches in the French Riviera. Plage de la Garoupe (France) comes first with 4.4 / 5, followed by Almanarre Beach, Hyeres, La Capte Beach, Hyeres.
The sea reaches about 23 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 7 of the 7 have easy access.
1Plage de la Garoupe
Antibes, French Riviera · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CPlage de la Garoupe is a sheltered crescent of sand on the cape of Antibes, with calm clear water and a green backdrop of pines.
2Almanarre Beach, Hyeres
Almanarre, Hyeres, Var · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CAlmanarre is a long, wind-swept beach of fine sand on the Giens peninsula near Hyeres, famous for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
3La Capte Beach, Hyeres
La Capte, Hyeres, Var · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CLa Capte is a long beach of fine sand on the Giens peninsula near Hyeres, with pine trees behind and calm, shallow water.
4Plage de la Croisette
Cannes, French Riviera · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CThe sandy beaches along the famous Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes, a mix of private beach clubs and free public sections.
5Plage de la Salis
Antibes, French Riviera · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CA sheltered sandy beach at Antibes with calm, shallow water that suits families, and views across the bay.
6Plage de la Gravette
Antibes, French Riviera · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CA small sandy beach right beside the old town and port of Antibes, with calm shallow water and a walk to the ramparts.
7Plage de Cannes, La Croisette
Cannes, French Riviera · 4.0 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CThe beaches of Cannes line the Boulevard de la Croisette, with fine imported sand, shallow clear water and private beach clubs.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plage de la Garoupe | France | 4.4 | 22 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 2 | Almanarre Beach, Hyeres | France | 4.2 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | La Capte Beach, Hyeres | France | 4.2 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Plage de la Croisette | France | 4.2 | 23 °C | May–September | Easy |
| 5 | Plage de la Salis | France | 4.2 | 23 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Plage de la Gravette | France | 4.1 | 23 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Plage de Cannes, La Croisette | France | 4.0 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when access is rated Easy and the shore is sand or pink sand, which is gentler for children, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated family-friendly beaches in the French Riviera?
Our top three are Plage de la Garoupe (4.4 out of 5), Almanarre Beach, Hyeres (4.2 out of 5), La Capte Beach, Hyeres (4.2 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.
When is the best time to visit these beaches?
Most are at their best from June to September. Water temperatures average about 23 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Plage de la Garoupe, Almanarre Beach, Hyeres, La Capte Beach, Hyeres, Plage de la Croisette, Plage de la Salis and 2 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.