Surrounded by three seas, there is no shortage of diving in France. The country is large, and the dives are diverse. Northern France is where you go to wreck dive. There are hundreds of wrecks to see, especially along the beach where D-Day occurred. The region is easily accessible, and you can shore dive to several of the wrecks.
In the South of France head to the small islands offshore, or the lovely sites between Nice and Cannes. It is common to have visibility up to 30 meters in these clean, clear waters.
Divers will not want to miss Corsica, an island in France’s Mediterranean. There are fantastic corals clinging to canyon walls, overwhelmed by attractive fish. Shipwrecks can also be found here, and there is even a wrecked plane to check out.
Reaching France dive destinations is straightforward via international airports such as Nice, Marseille, Paris, and Bastia in Corsica. The Mediterranean coast is easily accessed by train or car, while Corsica is reachable by short flights or ferries from mainland France and Italy. Dive centres are well established across coastal regions, offering boat dives, shore access, equipment rental, and certification courses. With excellent infrastructure and transport links, France is a highly accessible European scuba diving destination.
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