A great pile of sand

The Gironde department is to buy out, compulsorily if needed, 150 private owners of part of the Dune de Pyla, just to the south of the Arcachon basin. The dune is the highest in Europe and attracts up to two million visitors a year  to scale its heights (there are walkways and ladders to help the less athletic) and the authorities are concerned about the impact of the environment. 45% of the site is still in private hands and the conservation plans do not envisage closing the restaurants or boutiques installed on the dune, but will control future development.


Dune de Pyla: MaxPPP

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