A new report has revealed that several beaches along France’s northern and north-western coastline may pose health risks for swimmers this summer, while much of the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts continue to offer good water quality.
Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Fri 15 May 2026 14:40 CET
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Beach in Saint-Malo, Brittany. (Photo by Damien MEYER / AFP)
A new report has revealed that several beaches along France’s northern and north-western coastline may pose health risks for swimmers this summer, while much of the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts continue to offer good water quality.
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