Arcachon
France Beaches

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The largest dune in Europe - Dune du Pyla - set in the largest forest in France, Les Landes, next to the Atlantic Ocean and the little town of Arcachon .

This stretch of sand, the Cote d'Argent, runs more-or-less for 200kms south to Biarritz, the largest mass of sand in Europe and relatively people free other than the peak season of July-August when Bordeaux hordes invade.
The nearest town of Arcachon is a couple of kilometres from the Dune and comprises mainly a tiny, friendly centre surrounded by a vast number of fantastic, rarely used mansions.

The village of Arcachon is tiny and perfectly formed though encircled by vast summer mansions of wealthy Parisians.

Part of Arcachon's beach undergoing sandosuction surgery. The great dune Pyla is distantly visible. Click on any image to see Nice beaches.

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Arcachon Beach © Julian Loader