Plage du Débarquement (Le Dramont)
Spacious pine-lined beach across from l'Ile d'Or (small island) known to have been the inspiration for Hergé’s Tintin cartoon L’Ile Noire. The name Débarquement (landing beach) reminds us that the allied forces landed here on 15th August 1944 to take part in Operation Dragoon.
Large pebbles along the foreshore may present a little and funny challenge to step off the beach but large diversity of marine life here will delight fans of mask and snorkel once in the water.
The back of the beach instead is sandy and shady...
A clic here on
Plage du Débarquement (Le Dramont)
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Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
27 mn
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1 mn
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28 mn 
27 mn
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5 mn
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32 mn 
49 mn
All year round facilities - How far from ?
Restaurant at 400 mGrocery store at 600 m
Village at 4000 m
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearby√ Shadded spots
√ Baignade surveillée (beach supervised)
x Plage privée (private beach club)
√ Public shower
√ Public toilets
√ Access for disabled persons
√ Water sport available on the beach or nearby. Take a look at FIND WATER SPORTS at Plage du Débarquement (Le Dramont) for further information.
More details
x Shallow water - easy to get in the water (light slope)x Very likely to be crowded in July August
Sea floor in swimming zone: pebbles - sand - rocks - posidonia meadow
Not recommended by strong wind heading SOUTH
GPS 43.415802 N 6.843671 E
Other ideas in the area
Visit the tiny Port du Poussaï (Le Dramont) nestled in its unspoilt setting next to the beach east side - Hiking tour to le sémaphore du Dramont
Pointe des Sardinaux (Sainte Maxime)
This natural small headland is basically a former military site (see the WW2 bunker concealed in the greenery north side).It has then been preserved from construction and is perfect for a picnic experience surrounded by the sea. Some majestic maritime pine trees will help you stay out of the blinding midday sun. Water is extremely shallow all around: it may be a good idea for the kids to play but La plage de la Nartelle at 5 minutes walking (north) is better for swimming.
A clic here on
Pointe des Sardinaux (Sainte Maxime)
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Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
43 mn

69 mn

13 mn
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71 mn
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84 mn All year round facilities - How far from ?
Restaurant at 2500 mGrocery store at 2500 m
Village at 2500 m
Facilities during the peak summer season
x Restaurant or grocery nearby√ Shadded spots
x Baignade surveillée (beach supervised)
x Plage privée (private beach club)
x Public shower
x Public toilets
x Access for disabled persons
√ Water sport available on the beach or nearby. Take a look at FIND WATER SPORTS at Pointe des Sardinaux (Sainte Maxime) for further information.
More details
√ Shallow water - easy to get in the water (light slope)x Very likely to be crowded in July August
Sea floor in swimming zone: rocks - posidonia meadow
Not recommended by strong wind heading NORTH EAST to SOUTH WEST
GPS 43.313723 N 6.671598 E