Espiguette, in the Camargue, is said to be Europe's longest beach and is backed by sand dunes. It is a little difficult to find and a bit of a walk from the car park, but worth it for its beauty and peacefulness. (from: The best beaches and bars)
Provence, with its major towns of Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Avignon and Orange, is famous for its immense lavender fields and the Camargue with its pink flamingos, wild white horses and sea salt. (from: South of France - the area to be in Europe)