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The Bas-du-Fort beach, right at the foot of our building

We almost don't need to introduce this one anymore — it's part of our everyday life. Bas-du-Fort beach is our go-to beach — the one we reach in flip-flops, no need to even take the car. It's shared with the Hôtel Fleur d'Épée, whose gardens border it, but it remains a public beach, open to everyone. The sand is clean, the water is calm, and the mood is fairly relaxed — this is more of an everyday beach to live by than an Instagram spot, which is part of its charm. A well-equipped beach The real advantage of Bas-du-Fort is everything you'll find right there without having to move: The

The detail that changes everything: the distance Let's be honest, its main selling point is how close it is. A 2-minute walk from the apartment makes it the default beach for a quick swim before breakfast or a quiet end of the afternoon. Our tip:

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