On the Atlantic coast of France, about 40 miles/66 km southwest of Bordeaux and 7 miles/12 km south of Arcachon, is one of France’s most striking natural wonders: Dune du Pilat. Rising straight from ...

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You can walk along its sandy length to the seaside village of Ayguade, where locals were downing mussels and chips, washed down by rosé and beer at the end of another long beach day.

Getting To Palombaggia Beach In Corsica A far-flung stretch of sand on an even further-flung island, getting to Palombaggia Beach isn't exactly a cake walk. Situated on the southern tip of Corsica ...