The 8 best vacation villages to go to by the sea

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Are you planning a seaside holiday, but don’t know which vacation village to choose? Rest assured, France is a gold mine! Here are the best vacation villages to go to by the sea.

You know what you want: a vacation by the sea. France, with its thousands of kilometers of coastline, has plenty to offer. But which vacations should you choose? There are hundreds, if not thousands, of ideas for holidays by the sea! To help you avoid spending more time planning vacations than actually taking them, here’s a tip for you: vacation villages.

Often set in exceptional natural surroundings, vacation villages are ideal for taking the hassle out of organizing a vacation. Belambra stands out from all the other vacation villages because of the services it offers its customers. But also because of the quality of the services and the wide range of holiday offers.

That’s why we offer you this list of the 8 best Belambra vacation villages where you can go to the seaside!

1. The Criques

Les Criques - village vacances mer

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  • Destination: Var, Hyères
  • Budget: €€€€
  • Village advantages: privileged location near 18 natural creeks

The Belambra Club Les Criques is a real gem, located on the Presqu’île de Giens, opposite the Île de Porquerolles. Along the coastline accessible to guests, you’ll find 18 private coves where you can enjoy a swim. In addition to this much-appreciated natural aspect, the club offers 347 air-conditioned accommodations in small 2 or 3-storey buildings spread around the park. There’s also a wealth of activities, participatory games and sports entertainment: heated swimming pool, play pools, swimming lessons, tennis, fitness, tournaments… The club has it all!

The restaurant, with its panoramic covered terrace, faces the sea, as does the lounge bar. Two formulas are available: half-board and full-board, which delights guests with its attentive service. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served in the form of themed buffets.

2. Les Vignes

Les vignes

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  • Destination : Les Landes, Capbreton
  • Budget: €€€
  • Village advantages: 200 meters from the ocean

With almost private access to the long beaches of the Atlantic coast, Belambra Club Les Vignes is a must. Indeed, the vacation village stretches along the region’s emblematic dunes, as well as part of the Landes region. Whether you prefer sport or relaxation, the club has the activity or entertainment to suit you. Choose from a wide range of sports, including tennis and fitness.

But you can also go surfing (for a fee)! If you’re in the South-West, you might as well familiarize yourself with the local culture! The proximity of Capbreton town center is also a plus, as you can reach it by bike or on foot!

As far as catering is concerned, Belambra Club Les Vignes offers a full-board formula in the form of varied buffets, so all you have to do is enjoy your vacation without worrying about meals. The evenings are enlivened by shows and participatory games, always in the spirit of good humor and vacation! Pavilions, chalets and cabin rooms are available for your relaxation.

3. The Love Room

La chambre d'amour

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  • Destination: Basque Country, Anglet
  • Budget: € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €
  • Village advantages: Biarritz town center nearby

If you’re looking for a seaside getaway that’s also close to a major city center, this is the perfect vacation village! The Belambra Club La Chambre d’Amour is less than 4 kilometers from downtown Biarritz. It’s the ideal vacation village when you want to take time for yourself, sightsee and relax. At the heart of the complex, a seawater swimming pool, numerous sports and leisure activities, as well as lively evening entertainment await you. It’s all designed to make you feel like you’re on vacation, with nothing to worry about but yourself.

In fact, our full-board option lets you focus on your leisure activities. Thanks to morning, noon and evening buffets, you’ll be able to savor the quality of the meals, which are varied and adapted to all tastes. Enjoy the view from the restaurant’s terrace, overlooking the ocean. In the evening, recharge your batteries in one of the club’s 210 oceanfront accommodations. You’ll love waking up to sea views…

4. Les Lauriers Roses

Les Lauriers - village vacances mer

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  • Destination : Héraut, Cap d’Agde
  • Budget: € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €
  • The village’s advantages: a fully supervised, self-guided stay

In a typically Languedoc atmosphere, discover the Belambra Club Les Lauriers Roses, with its small village feel. Located 800 meters from the sea and close to the Parc de Lano, the club is ideal for those who appreciate a peaceful stay. In fact, the 154 or so bungalows available for rental are all equipped with functional kitchens. So you can live in a vacation village, benefit from its entertainment and activities, while remaining independent.

Of course, you can opt for half or full board, which is optional on site. If you choose the easy option, and you’re right to do so, you’ll find well-balanced local buffets waiting for you from morning to night. What’s more, you’ll enjoy a restaurant with a lovely terrace under the pine trees… What better way to soak up the local spirit!

5. Le Vendôme

Le Vendôme

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  • Destination : Alpes-Maritimes, Menton
  • Budget: €€€
  • The village’s advantages: an ideal location in the town of Menton

Like the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, Menton has its own Promenade du Soleil. Alongside a pebble beach, this promenade leads straight to the Belambra Club Le Vendôme. Indeed, it’s at the end of the Promenade du Soleil that you’ll find the club, incognito among the city’s buildings. This dream location guarantees you an exceptional view of the sea at your feet.

With its unobstructed terrace, you’ll enjoy your meals on a full-board basis, including wine if you choose. You’ll have access to delicious, varied buffets featuring local produce. After all, why deprive yourself of such a complete service? For your entertainment, this vacation village offers access to the Menton water sports center, where you can enjoy a wide range of sports, as well as lazing on the pebble beach in front of you.

6. Riviera Beach

Riviera Beach - village vacances mer

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  • Destination : Var, Hyères
  • Budget: €€€
  • Village bonus: spa area, sauna, hammam

Along the coast of the Presqu’île de Giens, in Hyères, discover the Belambra Club Riviera Beach, aptly named. In fact, it’s bordered by a long beach to which you’ll have free access! It’s the perfect place to polish up your tan or take advantage of the many water sports popular in the area. You can choose from a range of catering options, from self-catering accommodation to full board, including a variety of buffets morning, noon and night. A simpler option, perhaps, if you want to take full advantage of the seaside vacation village.

And if you want to unwind, don’t forget to slip into the club’s spa area, specially designed to promote physical well-being. Entertainment and themed evenings are also on offer to ensure unforgettable moments. Activities include fitness sessions, yoga and even swimming lessons. For an additional fee, you can discover the joys of beach sports at the nautical base located on the beach near the club!

7. Gulf of Lozari

Belgodère - Lozari

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  • Destination: Haute-Corse, Belgodère
  • Budget: €€€
  • The village’s advantages: an exceptional, rejuvenating setting in the Corsican pine forest

Located to the east of Île-Rousse, the Belambra Club Golfe de Lozari boasts a particularly exceptional setting. On the edge of a heavenly beach and protected by a Corsican pine forest, the club offers a real break. Your vacation takes on a whole new meaning in this vacation village, where everything has been designed with your well-being in mind. If you haven’t yet decided where to go by the sea, this is the place for you.

As well as enjoying a wide range of sporting activities and entertainment, you can relax on the beach and discover the Belgodère nautical base. There’s something for everyone, with friends or family! For a little independence, you can rent self-catering accommodation. Alternatively, you can opt for half-board or full-board, with the latter offering generous morning, noon and evening buffets based on local produce.

8. Pineto

Borgo - Pineto - village vacances mer

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  • Destination : Haute-Corse, Borgo
  • Budget: €€€
  • Village bonus: some homes have a private garden

On the tongue of land between the Etang de Biguglia Nature Reserve and the Mediterranean Sea, the Belambra Club Pineto enjoys an ideal location. The club is bordered by a blond beach, which you can quickly reach. You’ll also find it easy to visit Borgo’s surroundings: Bastia, Saint-Florent, Cap Corse… And if you’re looking for entertainment and activities, the club offers a long list. As does the nautical base on the Belambra beach.

Afterwards, you’ll love relaxing in one of the 295 air-conditioned bungalows with private terraces. Some of them even have a small garden, just for you, with deckchairs. It’s the perfect way to feel privileged in this peaceful, natural environment. You’ll also love the restaurant facilities, available on a full-board basis during school vacations only, on a half-board basis (breakfast and dinner) or independently of the club, thanks to the rental of accommodation with kitchenette.