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OUR RECOMMENDED STAYS IN FRANCE

Discover the best places to stay near France's top kitesurfing spots. From Leucate to Brittany, find kite-friendly accommodations for your next adventure.

Leucate

Accommodation close to Leucate Lagoon, France, perfect for kitesurfers at kite spot Leucate Les Dosses.

Apartment Coup de Coeur – Les Pieds dans l’Eau

🔥 Best from March to October
⭐ 9.2 / Wonderful
“The apartment is very well equipped, everything is there. The mattresses are very comfortable. Excellent communication with Leo. - Fleignac, FR”
16 Min Walk to Kite Spot BBQ
Camping Domaine la Franqui in Leucate, France, perfect for kitesurfers

Domaine la Franqui

🔥 Popular Choice
⭐ 8.2 / Very Good
“For kite-surfers it’s the place to be. You can put on your wetsuit in the bungalow and walk to the beach in front which is the kite hotspot of France. After kiting you can rinse your wetsuit in the special watersports rinse-area and jump in the jacuzzi or drink a great cocktail in the layed back beachbar - Steffie, NL”
Beachfront Kite School Pool Family-Friendly Fitness Center
Apt La Franqui in Leucate, France, perfect for kitesurfers

Apt La Franqui

⭐ 9.8 / Exceptional
“We spent two wonderful weeks in this beautiful and uniquely furnished apartment and felt very comfortable and warmly welcomed. Our landlord was exceptionally friendly and helpful, and we look forward to returning soon. - Liv, DE”
Kite School 20 Min Walk to Kite Spot

Wissant

Beachfront Hôtel & Appartements de la Baie de Wissant, ideal for kitesurfers.

Hôtel & Appartements de la Baie de Wissant

🔥 All year round
⭐ 8.7 / Excellent
“Wissant is a nice fishing village. You only go there for relaxation and water sports activities such as kite surf or walking activities. - Patricia, UK”
Beachfront Kite School

Merville Franceville

FACE À LA MER - Hôtel & Spa ideal for kitesurfers.

FACE À LA MER - Hôtel & Spa

🔥 Best from April to August
⭐ 8.9 / Excellent
“Great hotel on Merville sea front! Calm yet very close to the beach restaurants and town center. In walkable distance from kite school. - Jennifer, FR”
Beachfront 10 Min Walk to Kite Spot Fitness Center

Lac de Serre-Ponçon

Les Flots Bleus at Lac de Serre-Ponçon, perfect for kitesurfing vacations.

Les Flots Bleus

🔥 Best from April to July
⭐ 8.2 / Very Good
“Nice location, private parking. Nice village on a lake. Many water sports options. - Cécile, BE”
4 Min Car Ride to Kite Spot Pool Jacuzzi

Lake Geneva, Excenevex

Beachfront Hôtel Restaurant de la Plagem perfect for kitesurfing at Excenevex, Lake Geneva.

Hôtel Restaurant de la Plage

🔥 Best from April to July
⭐ 8.7 / Excellent
“Unique, rare and wonderful hotel experience. Location right on the beach. - Chris, UK”
Beachfront Kite School Yoga
Camping La Pinède right at kite spot Excenevex at Lake Geneva whith a glamping stay or chalet. Perfect for kitesurfers.

Camping La Pinède

🔥 Top pick by families with children
⭐ 8.5 / Very Good
“Quiet, relaxing, great staff, close to the beach, great for families. - Marc, CH”
7 Min Walk to Kite Spot Kite School Pool Family-Friendly Tennis Court Jacuzzi

Monteynard Lake

Camping de la Plage in Treffort at Monteynard Lake close to kite spot Plage Nord.

Camping de la Plage - Treffort

🔥 Best from April to July
⭐ 8.0 / Very Good
“A great campsite right on the waterfront with shaded pitches and just 50 meters from the kite, wing, and windsurfing spots. - Grégory, FR”
2 Min Walk to Kite Spot Kite School

Almanarre, Hyères

Camping International de Giens in Almanarre, Hyères, perfect for kitesurfing.

Camping International de Giens

🔥 Top pick by families with children
⭐ 8.0 / Very Good
“A family-run campsite with all the amenities. A lovely swimming pool for adults and children, a friendly restaurant run by a delightful and very helpful family. Access to the sea for kitesurfing, paddleboarding, or windsurfing. Close to beautiful beaches and the island of Porquerolles. I highly recommend it. - Monica, FR”
7 Min Bike Ride to Kite Spot Kite School Pool Family-Friendly Sauna Fitness Center
Résidence Odalys Riviera in Almanarre, Hyères, an 8 minute bike ride from the kite spot.

Résidence Odalys Riviera

🔥 Best from March to October
⭐ 8.4 / Very Good
“Nice location. Close to the kitesurfing club. The reception staff are lovely. - Laure ,FR”
8 Min Bike Ride to Kite Spot Pool
Le Lodge des Îles d'Or in Almanarre, Hyères. A 10 minute bike ride to the kite spot.

Le Lodge des Îles d'Or

🔥 Top pick for foodies, cocktails and coffee lovers
⭐ 9.0 / Wonderful
“Ideally located and quiet, with private beach access, an excellent restaurant, welcoming yet discreet staff, and standards worthy of a true four-star hotel. Kite-surfing spot directly opposite. - Emmanuel, FR”
10 Min Bike Ride to Kite Spot Kite School Coffee house on site Pool

Saint Aygulf

Camping La Plage d'Argens in Saint Aygulf

Camping La Plage d'Argens

🔥 Best from June to September
⭐ 8.3 / Very Good
“Ideally located on the banks of the Argens river and near the beach. Perfect for kiteboarding holidays! - Damien, FR”
13 Min Walk to Kite Spot Kite School Pool Family-Friendly

Quiberon

Camping Penthièvre in Quiberon, perfect for kitesurfing

Camping Penthièvre (pitches only)

🔥 Best from April to September
⭐ 8.0 / Very Good
“Very French, little shade, but great water sports opportunities like kitesurfing, wing foiling, stand-up paddleboarding, land sailing, surfing. - Thore, DE”
Beachfront 5 Min Walk to Kite Spot Kite School Family-Friendly Tennis Court
Surf Hostel Quiberon in Quiberon, 5 minutes walk to the Saint Pierre Penthievre kite spot.

Surf Hostel Quiberon

🔥 Popular Choice
⭐ 9.2 / Wonderful
“Wonderful place ideally situated in the heard of the presque-ile, close to many surf and kite spots, I strongly recommend this surf hostel! - Marc, FR”
5 Min Walk to Kite Spot Sauna Coffee house on site

La Baule

Superbe Appartement Face Mer in La Baule, close to the the summer kite spot channel K13.

Superbe Appartement Face Mer

🔥 Best from July to August
⭐ 9.2 / Wonderful
“Tastefully renovated and high-end apartment, exceptional view, welcoming and helpful owners. - Marylène, FR”
Beachfront 13 Min Walk to Kite Spot
Salt & Sun apartment in La Baule, right in front of the summer kite spot channel K13.

Salt & Sun

🔥 Popular Choice
⭐ 8.3 / Very Good
“Perfect beachfront location! - Floriane, FR”
Beachfront 2 Min Walk to Kite Spot Kite School

Île de Ré

Camping Le Platin - Redoute at Île de Ré nearby kite spot at Rivedoux Plage Nord.

Camping Le Platin - Redoute

🔥 Best in April, May & July
⭐ 8.0 / Very Good
“Beautiful campsite near the sea, next to the campsite there is a good restaurant. From here you can also walk to the village for shopping. - Michel, NL”
Beachfront 8 Min Walk to Kite Spot Kite School Pool Family-Friendly
Hôtel Restaurant Le Grand Large at Île de Ré

Hôtel Restaurant Le Grand Large

⭐ 8.5 / Very Good
“Close to the beach and activities like kite surfing. We will come back! - Dqn, FR”
Beachfront 13 Min Walk to Kite Spot Pool Jacuzzi Coffee house on site

Hourtin Lake

Camping Les Ourmes at Hourtin Lake, is a good place to kitesurf in May & July.

Camping Les Ourmes

🔥 Best in May & July
⭐ 10 / Exceptional
“The staff are very friendly – ​​we have been enjoying this campsite for several years.”
13 Min Walk to Kite Spot Pool Family-Friendly

Biscarrosse

Mayotte Vacances Comfort Chalet in Biscarrosse where you stay close to the kite spot.

Camping Mayotte Vacances

🔥 Best from May to August
⭐ 8.9 / Excellent
“Great campsite for couples and families. I highly recommend this clean, spacious, and classy campsite! We'll be back! - Julien, FR”
Beachfront 9 Min Walk to Kite Spot Kite School Pool Family-Friendly Fitness center

FAQs

France experiences a wide range of wind conditions throughout the year. The Mediterranean coast is most consistent from March through October, while the Atlantic coast has predominantly southwesterly winds from October to February and thermal wind from May to August.

Kite sizes depend on the location. For the Mediterranean, a 7m to 12m kite is suitable, while the Atlantic coast typically requires 9m to 14m kites.

Yes, most major kite regions in France have professional kite schools offering lessons, rental gear, supervision, and rescue services.