La Baule (Pays de la Loire) Pop: 16,000

A commune that was rebuilt further inland after being buried under sand by a vicious storm in 1779, La Baule has the longest beach in France at 8 kilometres (5 miles) in length.

The nearby bay is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.

La Baule Attractions

The Grand Prix de La Ville de Baule (renown equestrian show)

Barriere Casino

The Ocearium

The Guerande's Salt Fields

Spa