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Dune du Pilat — France
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Dune du Pilat

Pyla-sur-Mer, Arcachon · 🇫🇷 France

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The beach at the foot of Europe's tallest sand dune, a hundred-metre mountain of sand sliding into the Atlantic.

Water at Dune du Pilat (Pyla-sur-Mer, Arcachon, France) runs to about 22°C at the height of the season, and June-September is the window to aim for.

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Sea temperature
~22°C in the warm season
Water
Cool Atlantic at the mouth of Arcachon Bay
Sand
Vast pale sand at the foot of Europe's tallest dune
Swimming
Strong currents near the Banc d'Arguin channel, caution advised
Best time to visit
June-September
Setting
A 100-metre wall of sand and pine forest above, the Banc d'Arguin sandbank offshore
Beach type
Exotic sands
Region
Europe

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Dune du Pilat: frequently asked questions

Where is Dune du Pilat?

Dune du Pilat is at Pyla-sur-Mer, on the coast of France.

What is the sea temperature at Dune du Pilat?

In the warm season the sea at Dune du Pilat reaches about 22°C. Cool Atlantic at the mouth of Arcachon Bay.

When is the best time to visit Dune du Pilat?

The best time to visit Dune du Pilat is June-September. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Dune du Pilat have?

Dune du Pilat has vast pale sand at the foot of Europe's tallest dune.

Is Dune du Pilat good for swimming?

Strong currents near the Banc d'Arguin channel, caution advised.

Photo: Larrousiney at French Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0) · source