Beachesin Normandy
Lifeguarded and dog-friendly beaches, Blue Flag beaches, beach clubs, leisure lakes and webcams: choosing the right beach along 600 km of Normandy coastline.
Beaches: your questions
Where can I swim in Normandy?
This site features 143 bathing spots: 128 seaside beaches, from Seine-Maritime to the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, and 15 lakes, leisure parks and beach clubs. 80 of them have lifeguards in summer.
Where can I find sandy beaches in Normandy?
Mainly in the Manche and Calvados: 100 of the bathing spots featured on this site are sandy. The shingle beaches are almost all in Seine-Maritime, below the cliffs of the Alabaster Coast.
Is the bathing water good in Normandy?
On the whole, yes. According to the latest regional health agency (ARS) ratings shown on our beach pages, 85 sites are rated excellent and 27 good; only two are rated poor, Pointe d’Agon and Saint-Côme-de-Fresné.
How warm is the sea in Normandy in summer?
The water stays cool: on average 14.6 °C in June at Granville and 14.7 °C at Deauville, then around 16 to 17.5 °C in July and 17 to 18 °C in August, according to the seasonal averages published for the Channel.
Why should I check the tides before going to the beach?
The tidal range is very large in Normandy: at low tide the sea goes out a long way, and the incoming tide can cut off your way back. Check the SHOM tide times for the nearest port before you set off.