France in summer, it’s all about the beaches

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Simon Bailly - La plage de Quiberon, sur la côte atlantique.
© Simon Bailly - La plage de Quiberon, sur la côte atlantique.

Reading time: 0 minPublished on 11 January 2023

From the sweeping bays of Northern France to the secret coves of the Mediterranean, we dispatched the illustrator Simon Bailly on a special assignment taking in all of France’s most iconic seaside resorts. Bon voyage!

Simon Bailly
© Simon Bailly

In Touquet-Paris-Plage, the fresh breeze and fine waves are a kitesurfer’s delight.

Simon Bailly
© Simon Bailly

On the Deauville boardwalk the only thing missing was an ice cream cone…

Simon Bailly
© Simon Bailly

Not a soul in sight, taking in the sunrise on the tip of Quiberon’s spur.

Simon Bailly
© Simon Bailly

How about an aerial view of Arcachon, paragliding over the Dune du Pilat ?

Simon Bailly
© Simon Bailly

Catch some Atlantic surf in Biarritz.

Simon Bailly
© Simon Bailly

In Cassis, the turquoise Mediterranean sparkles at the bottom of a green and white creek.

Simon Bailly
© Simon Bailly

Dusk in Provence's most famous village: Saint-Tropez.

Simon Bailly
© Simon Bailly

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