Grande Dune du Pilat (Dune of Pilat)
This unique sand due in Arcachon Bay is the tallest sand dune in Europe and a major tourist destination, famous for paragliding and beach activities.
Basic Info
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Category
Coastal Sand Dune
Area Size
1.35 km2
Length
2.7 km
Known For
Unique Attraction: Desert meets Ocean
Paragliding
Tallest Sand Dune in Europe
Day Trip from Major Cities
15 min drive from Arcachon
1 hour drive from Bordeaux
2.5 hour drive from La Rochelle or Pau (France)
3 hour drive from Pamplona or Lourdes or Toulouse or Limoges
3.5 hour drive from Bilbao or Carcassonne
Location
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Dune of Pilat, France
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