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Scuba diving: the best spots to explore in France
Discover 5 exceptional diving spots in France and find your ideal accommodation with Clévacances.
Scuba diving: 5 exceptional spots you absolutely must explore
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, France is full of fascinating underwater sites. Vertiginous drop-offs, wrecks steeped in history, unspoilt nature reserves... Every dive is a new adventure. Here are 5 must-see spots to explore on your next trip!
1. Cerbère-Banyuls (Pyrénées-Orientales): diving in nature reserve mode
France's first marine reserve, this site is a veritable sanctuary for underwater flora and fauna. Groupers, barracudas, colourful gorgonians... Here, every dive is an encounter. Accessible to all levels, it's a paradise for observing Mediterranean biodiversity.
2. The Glénan archipelago (Finistère): the "Breton Caribbean"
Imagine translucent water, dazzling white sandy bottoms and teeming marine life... Welcome to Les Glénan, a little corner of paradise in Brittany! Perfect for a first dive, this site also offers some wrecks and drop-offs to explore for the more experienced.
3. The Lérins Islands (Alpes-Maritimes): between underwater statues and forgotten wrecks
Off the coast of Cannes, these islands hide an underwater treasure: a 2.50 metre statue of Christ resting at a depth of 10 metres. Add to that wrecks and vertiginous drop-offs populated by colourful fish... Enough to satisfy all divers, from beginners to the most seasoned.
4. The Gulf of Porto (Corsica): creeks with crystal-clear waters
Classed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this area offers a spectacular backdrop both underwater and above. Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Calanques de Piana, explore secret caves and be amazed by the richness of Corsica's seabed.
5. The Giens peninsula (Var): the cemetery of shipwrecks
For lovers of history and thrills, this spot is a nugget. The famous cargo ship Donator, sunk in 1945, lies here at a depth of 50 metres. Other wrecks, such as the Grec and the Rubis, await the most daring divers.
Ready to dive in?
Whether you're attracted by the marine life, the spectacular relief or the mysteries of the wrecks, these diving spots promise unforgettable adventures. And to make the most of your stay, find a Clévacances holiday rental close to your favourite site!
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