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Dune of Pilat
Europe's tallest sand dune, rising over 100 meters above the Atlantic coast with sweeping views of the Arcachon Bay and pine forests.
39 km · about 45 min drive
New Aquitaine, France · Europe
Pontenx-les-Forges sits on the route: 20 minutes from Mimizan, 39km from Dune of Pilat.
Pontenx-les-Forges is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 1,174, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Pontenx-les-Forges sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pontenx-les-Forges to your route.
Pontenx-les-Forges (French pronunciation: [pɔ̃tɛ̃ks le fɔʁʒ]; Occitan: Pontens) is a commune in the Landes department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.
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Pontenx-les-Forges is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.2413 latitude, -1.1210 longitude.
Pontenx-les-Forges has a population of approximately 1,174 people, making it a town in France.
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natural wonder
Europe's tallest sand dune, rising over 100 meters above the Atlantic coast with sweeping views of the Arcachon Bay and pine forests.
39 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
A sheltered lagoon famous for its oyster farms, the charming town of Arcachon, and the bird sanctuary of Banc d'Arguin.
46 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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