South France: you should check: Port Leucate, around Marseilles, and near Hyeres.
West France: in Brittany (depends if you don't mind the rain)

Greece: Naxos and Paros Islands

In between, there is Croatia: the place is worth a look and not only for kitesurf.

If you can get to the French Island Corsica ,4-12 hour ferry from Marseilles or Italy (Genoa/Livorno) Head south to Bonifacio (southern tip) many great spots in that area very undeveloped ( due to corse seperatist, will blow up any hotel owned by mainland French) you can sail any wind direction by taking a 1/2 hour drive to other side of island.Windiest time is July / August but have been there in Sept too, 15 - 22Knts 3-4 days of week.
My personal favorite in Europe

Ray

i'm writing from europe......go to hyeres....when the wind kicks in that is the spot...nice long beach and good waves....then check all the spots near marsille and don't miss the big skatepark in the town....have fun

Hey RK,

A few addionnal comments...

Marseille used to be my hometown. I ve never kited there but, based on the geography and the main wind direction in this area, I would select:
1- Hyeres. There is a north-south peninsula. Sand beach. Nice surroundings. In this area as well: La Ciotat, Six Four, St Cyr...
2- Marseille, at 'La pointe Rouge': famous windsurfing spot when I used to live there (now Kitesurfing spot I guess) in Marseille. I heard this is a spot for experimented kiters only (limestone coatline, boats, people, everything you may want to avoid)...
3- Corsica is a very very beautiful island, definitely worth visiting. Just avoid the bombings!?!
It s very likely to be sunny in this area in September. And whats best is that the wind usually blows the clouds away, so 'windy' means 'sunny'! This area is known to be a windy region in France.

You could also try west of Marseille (Port St Louis, Port Camargue, Leucanau). I am not familiar with these locations...

I also lived in Brittany for a few years. There is a very beautiful rugged coastline. But September is the beginning of the stormy season. It is very likely to be cold and rainy. Be aware of very strong current and tides (6 m in Brest). Brittany being a big penninsula, you could reach the right deserted spot for any wind direction within 45 min of driving from Brest.

For live information about wind in France, try:
http://www.baston.fr/internet/asp/cartr.asp

Cheers,
Fred

Thanks Guys

all of this info is very useful to me

I will check out some of these places you guys suggest

cheers
Rob

gasman, seems there lots of infos now.
Never been to Paros and Naxos , some of my mate used to go quite a lot. Just search the web (sometimes good to check windsurf spots for kitesurf)i.e.
www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=windlords&e=com


Fver, I'm from Marseilles too!!, lived at the Pointe Rouge and worked there as a sailing instructor. I don't think that many people kitesurf there..as you mention pretty small CITY beach.
West of Marseilles in the Camargue region would probably the best option. ( would recommend "Beauduc", a long sandy beach with no one around,and you could camp on the beach)

RayQ, I am with u, Corsica is pretty amazing place too!! worthwhile checking it out.

Try this place.i went there,unfortunately out of season.looks like a great setup,and the guy that runs it seemed very freindly and helfull.

www.paroskite.gr