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About Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent grassy beaches of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Puy-de-Dome

Puy-de-Dome

1 beach
Natural shadow • Sand • Small
Savoy

Savoy

8 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing
Upper Savoy

Upper Savoy

37 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Good for water jumping
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Ferrand Beach
Ferrand Beach
Ferrand Beach
Camping

Ferrand Beach

Lepin-le-Lac 0.6 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
3.8 Amenities index
Plage de port municipal
Plage de port municipal
Plage de port municipal
Camping

Plage de port municipal

Les Perris 0.5 km
Good
7.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Good for Sup surfing • Crowded in season
3.8 Amenities index
La plage du pre argent
La plage du pre argent
La plage du pre argent
Camping

La plage du pre argent

Novalaise le Lac 0.4 km
Good
7.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Beach activities rent • Crowded in season
4.8 Amenities index
Plage Municipale
Plage Municipale
Plage Municipale

Plage Municipale

Sechaud 0.7 km
Good
7.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
3.2 Amenities index
Plage du Redon
Plage du Redon
Plage du Redon
Camping

Plage du Redon

Village du Redon 0.3 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Beach activities rent • Good for Sup surfing
3.8 Amenities index
Plage de Grande Rive
Plage de Grande Rive
Plage de Grande Rive

Plage de Grande Rive

Grande Rive 0.1 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
2.7 Amenities index
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Popular types of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Pebble
Pebble
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Snorkling
Snorkling
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Private resort
Private resort
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 46 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Thonon Plage

Thonon Plage
7.9
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
France, Thonon-les-Bains 1.5 km
Plage des Recorts

Plage des Recorts
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent, Good for Sup surfing
France, Anthy-sur-Leman 0.5 km
Plage de Sciez

Plage de Sciez
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
France, Songy 0.6 km
Plage d'Amphion-Publier

Plage d'Amphion-Publier
7.7
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
France, Amphion-les-Bains 0.7 km
Plage de la Chataigneraie

Plage de la Chataigneraie
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
France, Les Rouges 1.8 km
Plage des Mouettes

Plage des Mouettes
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Grande Rive 0.5 km
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Sandy beaches in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Plage d'Excenevex

Plage d'Excenevex
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Excenevex-Plage 0.2 km
Plage de Doussard

Plage de Doussard
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
France, La Nubliere 0.1 km
Lepin La Plage

Lepin La Plage
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, La Milliere 0.7 km
Plage Saint-Jorioz

Plage Saint-Jorioz
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Piron 1.3 km
Plage de la Brune

Plage de la Brune
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Les Mottes 0.5 km
Issoire Beach
Issoire Plage

Issoire Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Le Pont 0.7 km
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Beaches with shade in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Plage de Menthon Saint Bernard

Plage de Menthon Saint Bernard
8.6
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
France, Presles 0.3 km
Centre Nautique

Centre Nautique
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
France, Evian-les-Bains 0.5 km
Plage d'Angon

Plage d'Angon
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Angon 0.4 km
Plage La Crique Aiguebelette

Plage La Crique Aiguebelette
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
France, Novalaise le Lac 0.5 km
Plage des Marquisats

Plage des Marquisats
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
France, La Puya 0.3 km
Plage Municipale de Talloires

Plage Municipale de Talloires
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
France, Talloires 0.3 km
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Long beaches in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Plage d'Albigny

Plage d'Albigny
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Bois Jettaz 1 km
Plage municipale Sevrier

Plage municipale Sevrier
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
France, Sevrier 0.3 km
Port de Menthon Saint-Bernard

Port de Menthon Saint-Bernard
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
France, Les Choseaux 0.5 km
Plage de Gliere

Plage de Gliere
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
France, Gliere 0.1 km
Plage de Vindry

Plage de Vindry
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Lugrin 1 km
Plage Chantrell

Plage Chantrell
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent, Short walking distance
France, Corzent 0.7 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Plage Les Choseaux

Plage Les Choseaux
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing
France, Les Choseaux 0.4 km
Plage Espace Lac

Plage Espace Lac
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
France, Angon 0.4 km
Plage de la Tuillerie

Plage de la Tuillerie
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing
France, Saint-Jorioz 1.2 km
Plage de Tourronde

Plage de Tourronde
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Lugrin 0.4 km
Plage de la Balmette

Plage de la Balmette
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing
France, Balmettes 0.1 km
Plage du Port de Sechex

Plage du Port de Sechex
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
France, Port de Sechex 0.1 km
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Sup boarding beaches in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Plage de Tougues

Plage de Tougues
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Tougues 0.3 km
Plage d'Aiguebelette-le-Lac

Plage d'Aiguebelette-le-Lac
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Aiguebelette le Port 0.1 km
Plage Du Sougey

Plage Du Sougey
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Saint-Alban-de-Montbel 0.7 km
Plage de Messery

Plage de Messery
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
France, Messery 0.7 km
St Alban Plage

St Alban Plage
7.8
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
France, Le Gojat 0.4 km
Plage de Bon Vent

Plage de Bon Vent
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
France, Le Gojat 0.5 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is grass of gray color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 19 such beaches.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is less than 500 meters. 46 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes's beaches

Ferrand Beach
2 Noah Thompson

The owner of this beach establishment displayed extreme rudeness. Our group was unexpectedly targeted by him with an explosive device due to our noise levels during the night. Despite not addressing the issue at the time, he proceeded to attack our tent the following morning using three small explosive devices. Consequently, our tent has been completely destroyed.

Plage de port municipal
10 Revamp Sites

Yeah man

Please note that lifeguards supervise 16 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes? In total there are 46 beaches and the most popular is Plage d'Excenevex.

Most viewed beaches of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Plage naturiste de La Pinede

Plage naturiste de La Pinede
6.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Pont de Dranse 2.3 km
Plage de Grande Rive

Plage de Grande Rive
6.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Grande Rive 0.1 km
Plage du Chateau

Plage du Chateau
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
France, Duingt 0.4 km
La plage du pre argent

La plage du pre argent
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
France, Novalaise le Lac 0.4 km
Plage de port municipal

Plage de port municipal
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing
France, Les Perris 0.5 km
Plage de Baie de Talloires

Plage de Baie de Talloires
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
France, Talloires 0.3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 46 beaches in total, of which about 12 can be called high-rated.

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Most of the beaches located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes by occupancy.

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