New surfer- where to go in France?

[edavis92]

I'm brand new to the world of surfing and I'm hoping to get as much practice in as I can before I go on holiday to France in August. I know the West coast is great for surf but that it can also get really crowded (not really what I want as a newbie! )

I was wondering if anyone knows of any quieter spots on the West coast which might be suited to a beginner?

Many thanks!

[Beginner77]

This looks lovely:

https://www.naturalsurflodge.fr/en/

However the forecast has been looking quite big since I found that website, and the waves in the photos not particularly gentle, so although they do beginners lessons I'm not sure how suitable it is (that's a genuine 'not sure', I'm hoping someone will post more info as I'd love to go there myself).

[Caine]

August ist prime holiday time. France, Netherland, Germany etc etc pp all have school holiday.

Doesnt matter where you go beaches will be packed anyway.

I would go to Brittany / Crozon /South Finisterre.

[Oldie]

The Location that you posted (Hossegor/Seignosse ) is not ideal for beginners, go more south (i.e. Cote Basque) or North. And in August it will be FULL everywhere. Really FULL. Including us