Dune of Pilat
Natural feature · La Teste-de-Buch ·
Tallest sand dune in Europe, expansive ocean and forest views
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Tallest sand dune in Europe, expansive ocean and forest views
France Get directions
"A short boat ride across Arcachon Bay took me to the sand dunes of Pilat, which glow and undulate under the sun like an inverted mirage; formed over the past 4,000 years and creeping inland at a rate of 3 to 16 feet a year, the dune felt raw and ancient — a slice of the Sahara — yet sits just a few yards from the greener village of Pyla‑sur‑Mer and the laid‑back opulence of La Coorniche." - Johny Pitts
"The tallest sand dune in Europe and a must-see landmark on the bay, offering expansive views over the ocean and surrounding pine forests and rewarding visitors with a unique natural landscape that contrasts with nearby oyster beds and seaside towns." - Sara Lieberman Sara Lieberman Sara Lieberman is a writer and editor with more than 15 years of experience in publishing and media. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, Afar, and The Washington Post, among other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines