Why Are France's Beachbreaks Just So Good?

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Monday, October 12, 2015

To the uninitiated, France is known more for its wine and cheese than its tubes and ramps. But for the world's best surfers (and amateurs alike), the Quiksilver Pro France and Roxy Pro France are a chance to surf in one big playground of heavy beachbreak waves. Savor the best of the bunch so far, and see why elite Championship Tour (CT) surfers look forward to French sessions every year.

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