The best beach bars France

There are few places to relax, have a drink or eat in Saint-Jacut... Thanks to La Payotte, a beach restaurant, you have your eyes riveted on the sea and your feet in the sand. You can also have a drink. Burgers, fries, dishes, some salads... and mussels and fries in season. The prices are very reasonable, the cooking issimple. You will feel on vacation, just fine. What to spend a good moment at the beginning of the evening, or more, when Angie, the master of the place, organizes concerts. Think to reserve or to come early.

It's easy to spot the Baligan, with its distinctive wooden storefront! Just a stone's throw from the beach, the place (named after the famous "trou", a natural cavity in the nearby Flamanville cliffs) has it all! It's a lively place where you can have a drink, eat (with a special mention for the burgers, which are tasty and particularly hearty) and have fun, with plenty of concerts in fine weather, making it one of the little town's must-sees. We'll be back in no time!

Perched on the dune of the Estagnots beach in Seignosse, this beach hut is one of the most famous on the Landes coast. In keeping with the luxury of its hotel, Hortensias du Lac, this oceanfront living space boasts an attractive menu of typical local dishes and tapas to nibble on all day long, from meats to seafood a la plancha. Let yourself be tempted by a cocktail or a South-Western wine for a dreamy aperitif as the sun sets. The season is punctuated by small concerts, events and film screenings.

Fancy a drink by the beach in Cayeux-sur-Mer, after a sunny day exploring the Samarian countryside? If so, why not head to the ephemeral summer bar Le Mouton Phare? There's nothing to worry about here, just enjoy the unique scenery and unforgettable sunset. On the menu: spreads, tapas, charcuterie, boards, beers, fruit juices... and numerous concerts and musical events. In short, we love it and recommend it!

A pretty wooden building that fits well in the environment, with bays leaving the view free, and original terrace furniture. The terrace is an invitation to travel inspired by the bars of Ibiza, Saint-Barth and the Cyclades, while the room displays resolutely bistro furniture. A la carte, local oysters, to be followed by a yellow place and vegetable tagliatelle with curry sauce, coconut milk or burger with black Angus minced meat. Snacking menu at all hours.

At the edge of the beach, it is a straw hut, with a little something more. La Pause Carollaise is indeed a vast and beautiful place, open on sunny days and with its feet in the water. After having made some changes (a new logo, a renewed terrace), the place is ready to operate with brio a new season. Here, one comes to take a glass, to eat a piece, with a splendid framework formed of the sea, of its spectacle, and of the surrounding animation. Easy to find, the place is very busy in summer: logical!

La Cabine de Mouné is THE summer party spot in Cayeux-sur-Mer. In this beach bar, the emphasis is on pleasure: the pleasure of being outdoors, the pleasure of partying, the pleasure of eating well. The choice of food and drink is well thought-out: everything is local, like the beers from breweries in Samaritans and the North, or the sorbets, made in the region. With a solid musical program (a resident DJ is planned), Cayeux beach is a great place to spend the summer, alone, with family or friends. All at low prices and in the sun!

The singularity of the location, where you can eat with your feet in the sand, facing the ocean, already makes this a very special place. Summer visitors come here in the morning for a cup of coffee, at aperitif time to sip a cocktail overlooking the sea, but also to dine on home-cooked dishes such as squid tentacles lacquered with Teriyaki sauce, coconut and serrano beans, piquillo and a few vegetarian dishes. Live music is regularly organized. An address not to be missed if you want to enjoy a summer atmosphere.

Located on the beach at the entrance to Saint-Florent, Olzo is much more than just a little straw hut! As well as offering kayak, paddle, step and mega-paddle rental (booking required), it's the ideal place for a local, gourmet break with your feet in the water! On the menu: refreshments, artisanal ice creams and, for wine lovers, a fine selection of Patrimonio wines and Ribella beers. With games on offer and attractive facilities, you and your family can come with peace of mind!

In front of the kitesurfers and surfers, come and relax with your feet in the sand while enjoying a good drink or a small dish. The setting is idyllic. Far from being a tourist trap, the seasonal O'safran offers a quality menu with a selection of original products: craft beers and products from local production. Poke bowl when the weather is nice and ramen when it's cold, various sandwiches, croque-monsieur, salads, various tartars and good desserts... There is a choice at any time of the day.

The Bahia is the bar of La Villa Noë! In the extension of the restaurant, a small corner of paradise with an idyllic location, on the beach of the Noëveillard. We like the white furniture of the terrace on which you have to play elbows to get a place as soon as the sun shines. Nice cocktails menu with a variety of Spritz in particular, the aperitif which has been in vogue for a few years now is offered here in 4 variations. The Ti-punches also play with variety. For the early risers, the Bahia also offers a breakfast formula, from the opening at 9 am.

Set overlooking the sea, La Folie is a multi-purpose venue that comes alive all day long, offering a unique concept of conviviality! Are you more of a lounge bar or a guinguette? Enjoy a cocktail by the pool or a beer with friends, sharing specialities from the guinguette food-truck. On the beach, there are games for kids and grown-ups alike (shuffleboard, blind test...), and a brand-new sport unique to the Vendée: Pickleball (booking required). Book your Fridays for Brasero evenings. And don't miss our many themed evenings!

Want to have a drink in the open air, with your feet in the sand and your eyes in the blue of the ocean? Here is a very nice address. A nice wooden modular in front of which stretches a long terrace, settles in the summer season on the beach of Saint-Hilaire. We really like the furniture and the place in general which comes alive in the evening and proposes some concerts in summer. Drinking a drink with little things to nibble while listening to a musical group with the ocean just behind, what better program for vacations or relaxation after work?

Here's a rather chic beach bar that stands out in the local scene. Here, you can sit back on comfortable cushions, stretch out and enjoy a drink with your feet in the sand and a lively musical atmosphere: quite simply, you're in for a chill. Planks, cocktails and good Thai food: nothing is missing here, and the welcome is pretty good. The place is lively when the weather's fine, which is quite normal after all. We fully endorse this not-to-be-missed spot, which is very much the talk of Gouville.

A distinction must be made between the beach bar and the restaurant, which is open for lunch and dinner (reservations required) and features a short menu based on seasonal produce. From 9am to 1am, without reservation, the beach bar offers a wide choice of pizzas (prepared on site), seafood, a farandole of land and sea tapas: octopus à la galicienne, cod acras, terrine du vendangeur, BAO of pulled pork... And let's not forget the veggie recipes (falafels, honey-roasted camembert, truffle-roasted camembert...) and desserts. The view over the basin is superb. Enjoy it with a drink in hand.

One of the spots that makes Marseilles vibrate every year in the summer. On the Roucas Blanc beach, in the Prado seaside park, what was for a long time a well-known snack bar for bathers has been reinvented as a bar-restaurant, "à la cool", with its feet in the water. A place to eat at the end of the week, to have a drink until late in the evening on Fridays and Saturdays, or to have brunch with friends on Sundays. In the plate, salads, pizzas, and hop, we go back to sunbathing or swimming. Nothing more, nothing less.