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