Discover the largest sand dune in Europe, which happens to be near a pine forest and offers stunning views of the Atlantic ...

See Europe's Largest Sand Dune In Arcachon One of the best things to do on a trip to Arcachon is visit the Dune du Pilat, Europe's tallest sand dune. At about 360 feet (110 meters) high and over ...

Day 4 10 a.m.–1 p.m.: Begin our boat day around Arcachon Bay In the morning, a breakfast basket with a fresh baguette and other baked goods and fruit and yogurt was delivered to our door.

A version of this article appears in print on Aug. 15, 2022, Section B, Page 8 of the New York edition with the headline: Golden Sand, Calm Waters and Dramatic Dunes.

Arcachon Bay, also known as Arcachon Basin, is situated in Pays de Buch between the Côte d'Argent and the Côte des Landes, in the region of Aquitaine in France.

On the Atlantic coast of southwestern France, Dune du Pilat is a breathtaking natural wonder. Rising to an incredible 360 feet, it is Europe’s tallest sand dune, dwarfing even the famous Leaning ...

But first I had to reach the dunes. I traveled to the region with France’s Alain Arnoux, a champion of motorized paragliding. I was counting on him to help me fly safely. Getting to the barchans ...

White Sands National Monument in New Mexico is known for its snow-white dunes. Michele Falzone/JAI/Corbis Windswept and rippled, sand dunes are some of the most magical places on the planet. Just ...

A line in the sand Narteau found that the newly-created dunes pointed in directions dictated by two prevailing winds, which buffet the desert at different times of the year. The final orientation ...