The best beach bars France

The atmosphere here is fresh and inviting. The Sunrise is the ideal place to relax at any time of day, enjoy a drink and home-made tapas. Whether you're a resident or not, you can take advantage of the large terrace with its cosy nooks and crannies. The place gets very festive during the beach afters in high season, on Sundays from 6pm to 11pm, when you can enjoy delicious cocktails and the DJ mixing to the sounds of the moment. Total relaxation guaranteed!

An address with its feet in the sand! But be warned: people flock here in the morning for breakfast with a breathtaking view of the ocean, at midday for a fresh lunch, during the day for a well-deserved drink in the shade of the shade sails, but especially after a good day's surfing or sightseeing, and for the long-awaited moment of sunset. Cocktails are often accompanied by tapas and the smell of barbecue tickles the nostrils. DJ sets and other parties are scheduled throughout the summer.

This charming wooden shack perched on the Écureuils beach definitely lives up to its name: Rainbow Café, for a place full of color and flavor. A haven for surfers and gourmets alike, this beachside canteen caters for all tastes: detox juices, smoothies, buddha bowls, veggie bowls, avocado toast, vegetarian hot dogs... On the sweet side, you'll love the chia pudding, smoothie bowl, acai bowl or fruit salad in a half-melon. Everything is fresh, vitamin-packed and delicious. Who could ask for a better gourmet break in the sunshine by the ocean?

This friendly place with its atypical decor is both a bistronomic restaurant and a cocktail bar, where you can relax around low tables and sofas. A "gueuleton" corner with its brazier allows you to seize Charolais and Aubrac meats from local producers. There's also a choice of over fifty ice creams and sorbets, all made by local artisans. Share moments with friends aboard one of the 2 aperitif boats. Mussels and French fries, mojito and Brazilian evenings, in partnership with La Mousse Bourbonnaise, concerts, beach with deckchairs.

This place offers a return to simplicity, sunsets and the good vibes of summer evenings. As you can see, the Sunset is a place to savor the moment. Located at the end of Plage de l'Écluse, this wooden snack bar is always lively, with stools arranged behind counter-top tables. Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., as well as platters, bowls and sandwiches made with fresh, local produce! As for the wines, they are selected from small or organic producers. All in all, a great evening. Find out more.

Do you like a festive and relaxed atmosphere? Here, you can come during the day to relax on a deckchair with an ice cream or a cocktail. In the restaurant, you can enjoy a cuisine with southern accents, prepared with fresh products: Italian salad, oysters from Bouzigues, tajine, fried cuttlefish... In the evening, the temperature rises: entertainment, concerts; from salsa to electronic music, rock and funk, all musical genres are honored. Feet in the sand, head in the stars, the change of scenery is guaranteed!

The Sunset Café definitely has it all. From morning to night, you can enjoy a coffee, lunch, dinner or aperitif with your feet in the sand, facing the ocean. The à la carte menu features cocktails (with or without alcohol), beers and wines from France and abroad, as well as hearty sharing platters, homemade tapas, poké bowls and tataki. For dessert, our favorite is the brioche perdue (spread with roasted hazelnuts and macadamia vanilla ice cream). A must-see spot to admire the sunset.

A relaxing spot nestled in the Parc des Bourins, on the banks of the Allier. It's a great place to enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner in the shade, with your feet up in the grass and a hearty butcher's cut accompanied by French fries and salad, or an à la carte dish. In the afternoon, you can relax in the colorful deckchairs, or enjoy the pétanque and children's play areas. Start the evening with music and a charcuterie or cheese board, accompanied by a rosé, beer or cocktail. Friendly staff and professional service.

Bar-restaurant-guinguette on the waterfront, near the Bellerive bridge. Ideal to relax, have a drink, snack, eat and have fun. Pleasant shaded terraces with sofas, where mixed salads, pizzas, burgers, boards to share, accompanied by cocktails, beers, wines, sodas are served. Burgers and pizzas are available à la carte and to take away. Out of season, inside, Savoyard fondue evening, charcuterie platter, frog legs. Fenced playground, petanque, ping-pong, chess, mölkky, mini-golf. Concerts.

Ocean, shade and white curtains, deckchairs (available for hire) and low tables on the sand: that's the vacation atmosphere offered by this bar-restaurant on the main beach of Les Sables, near the courthouse. From your deckchair, order a salad, a wok of king prawns, shredded skate wing or prime rib followed by an ice cream. In the morning, you'll enjoy a coffee overlooking the sea. In the evening, we meet up with friends for cocktails and tapas, and book in for the themed evenings that punctuate the season.

Pornic, located in the Loire-Atlantique department in the Pays de la Loire region, is a charming commune on the Côte de Jade. Known for its castle and old port, it is also renowned for its seafood. The Villa Noë restaurant, located on the Noeveillard beach, offers local cuisine and seafood specialties served in an artistic style. Guests can enjoy their meal on the ocean-facing terrace or in the stone building. To accompany their meal, visitors can also visit Bar le Bahia, open all year round from 9:00 a.m. to midnight (and until 2:00 a.m. in summer). For cheese lovers, it's worth trying the Curé Nantais, a soft cheese typical of the region. And for beer lovers, the Brasserie de la Côte de Jade produces Brigantine, a local malt-based beer.

Holidaymakers who come to sunbathe on the Veillon beach appreciate this bar-snack overlooking the ocean, where they can come and have a drink, eat a simple menu including burgers and salads or eat an ice cream with the children after a swim, while mummy will opt for a smoothie and daddy for the local beer Opé. A friendly and family place to go to at any time of the day, to enjoy a changing atmosphere because when evening comes, the atmosphere becomes festive, especially when the programme includes concerts.

Here is a nice spot to sip a drink and enjoy good tapas, almost with your feet in the water! The Merveilleux Hotel in Malo-les-Bains has a nice beach bar with deckchairs to lounge in the sun and enjoy the view on the sea. For lunch and/or dinner, you can enjoy delicious dishes made from fresh products, such as a charcuterie board, oysters or a salmon plate. A great spot not to be missed!

This beach bar offers easy and fast food but above all a superb view. Feet in the water and in all relaxation, come to benefit from a place out of time if it is not that of the vacations, the sun and the seaside. On the spot, fish rillettes, oysters, carpaccio, salads, andouillette, fish and chips and mussels to choose. We like this place opened from Easter vacations and which is lived in family and between friends! A good time awaits you and a beautiful view above all! A small glass also to quench your thirst and especially good evenings!

Every summer, from July to September, this ephemeral "guinguette" with its seaside decor takes up residence on the breakwater overlooking the Roche d'Argent beach. Overlooking Locquirec Bay, you can sip a soft drink, a beer or a glass of wine to the accompaniment of live music. There are also a number of snacks on offer: burgers, tapas, fish and chips, grilled sardines, seafood... In the afternoon, it's pleasant to relax on the benches in the intimate spaces. Evenings are often festive, under the disco ball, hosted by DJs.

Just next to the Aqualud, the bar La Plage opens its doors to summer visitors. It is not to say that it is pleasant to sip a cocktail or enjoy an ice cream, with your feet in the hot sand, while the children have a great time in the nearby aquatic complex. The sea faces you, the sun shines, all you have to do is relax and enjoy it. Have a nice holiday in Le Touquet!

It's so good to have a drink or a waffle, with your feet in the sand and your head in the vacations! You'll feel right at home here. It's a simple pleasure to drink a cup of coffee or a glass of rosé in the early evening. During the day, you can enjoy a simple meal: mixed salads, thyme hummus, planks, French fries, grilled cheese, a variety of sandwiches, veggie platters, homemade waffles, ice creams... All in all, a place that smells of fine summer days, carpe diem and the pleasures of the beach. A good time awaits you.

If you're a fan of paillotes, you'll love this one in Carolles! With a breathtaking view of the sea and the Chausey Islands in the distance, you can sit on the sheltered terrace or with your feet in the sand, before, after, or during your beach visit. Here, you'll also find a number of good, simple restaurants to satisfy your hunger. In the evenings, you'll also find a range of attractive platters. The welcome is great and, to top it all off, DJs sometimes drop in to set the mood!