Hossegor

Hossegor is Europe's undisputed surf capital. Sitting on the Bay of Biscay, this stretch of Les Landes coast produces heavy beach breaks that rival anywhere on the planet. La Graviere is the Pipeline of Europe — a thick, sand-bottom barrel that tests even the best. The town is sophisticated in a way only the French can pull off: world-class bakeries, wine bars, and fashion boutiques sit alongside shapers and surf shops. Summer brings warmth and crowds; autumn delivers the best waves with smaller lineups.