Cote D’Argent, France by Matthew Barker

Endless windswept coastline sprouting out of the Basque region punctuated by lakes, dunes and pools with pine forests dotting the hinterland. Assorted Gallic starlets starting to move in.

They say: “A ribbon of silver sand, 230km in length - the beach to end all beaches.” (Conde Nast Traveller)

We say: Take your pick - surfer’s paradise, foodie’s nirvana, wild sandscape, suede-loafered Biarritz-overflow.

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