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French region in the Southeast of France at the Atlantic Coast.

Departments in Aquitaine :  Dordogne [ 24 ], Gironde [ 33 ], Landes [ 40 ], Lot-et-Garonne [ 47 ] and Pyrénées-Atlantiques [ 64 ]

Cities in Aquitaine : Agen, Anglet, Bayonne, Bègles, Bergerac, Biarritz, Bordeaux, Gradignan, La Teste-de-Buch, Le Bouscat, Libourne, Lormont, Mérignac, Mont-de-Marsan, Pau, Périgueux, Pessac, Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, Talence, Villenave-d´Ornon, Villeneuve-sur-Lot

Capital City of Aquitaine : Bordeaux


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Campsites & Caravanning

  Eurocampings   -   ACSI International Camping Guide

Holiday Homes / Cottages / Apartments

 
Cottages4you is the leading UK provider of self-catered holidays throughout France.

   -   Aquitaine/Dordogne

  Soleara   -   Cottages in France   
Gironde, Landes, Pyrenees Atlantiques.

   -   Dordogne

  Bungalow.net   -   Holiday homes France  
Les Landes, Atlantic Coast, Dordogne.

   -   holiday parks, apartments or villas   -   Landes

Hotels in Aquitaine

  Hotels in Aquitania   -   Hotel Guide Aquitania
Hotels in Bordeaux, Biarritz, Pau, Mérignac, Bayonne, Bergerac, Arcachon, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Anglet, Saint-Émilion, Périgueux, Lacanau-Océan, and more.



  Radisson SAS Hotel Biarritz ****, 1 Carrefour Helianthe, 64200 Biarritz
Overlooking the mythical La Côte des Basques surfer's beach, the Radisson SAS Hotel, Biarritz is a stylish contemporary hotel that offers a warm welcome to both leisure and business travellers alike.

  Hotel Sainte Catherine Bordeaux ***, 27, rue du Parlement Sainte Catherine, 33000 Bordeaux
This charming 19th century hotel is located right in the centre of Bordeaux in the heart of Europe's largest pedestrian zone, adjacent to the "Grand-Théâtre". A large car park is situated five minutes from the hotel

 
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Travel Guides Aquitaine / Related books

Travel Guides Aquitaine  [ amazon.co.uk ]

Southwest France Insight Guide
Paperback: 300 pages; Publisher: APA Publications Pte Ltd,Singapore (18 Mar 2008); ISBN-10: 9812587152; ISBN-13: 978-9812587152.

Transport / How do I travel to Aquitaine

  Bergerac Airport   -   Aeroport Bergerac
  Bordeaux Airport   -   Aéroport de Bordeaux
  Biarritz Airport   -   Aéroport International de Biarritz - Anglet - Bayon
  Pau Airport   -   Aéroport Pau

 
Cheap flights and Budget flights Bergerac [ Dordogne] and Bordeaux.

 
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  Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights  
Price comparison possible [ ].

  Ryanair
  jet2

   -   Eurostar, TGV and high speed-rail travel across Europe
Rail Europe is the UK's leading supplier of European Rail tickets. Whether you want to take a short break or a fortnight, your train journey by Eurostar, and connection to Europe with the SNCF range of products, are available to book online.

 
Ferries to France & Ireland from Dover ( cross-channel ferry ).

   -   fantastic fares from all of the UK's major ports

Aquitaine (Michelin Regional Maps)
Map: 1 pages; Publisher: Michelin Travel Publications; Map edition (1 Mar 2008); ISBN-10: 2067135325; ISBN-13: 978-2067135321.


Links

  Aquitaine   -   Comité Regional du Tourisme d'Aquitane 

  Bordeaux   -   Capital City Aquitaine   -   Bordeaux Tourisme
Bordeaux is a sophisticated city, full of 18th century elegance, panoramic views, cobbled squares and the wide river. But alongside the history, a vibrant student population and the recent regeneration of the riverside have brought an influx of cool bars, clubs and restaurants to the quays; hot shops, artists and avant-garde designers to the city. It's a winning combination that's great for hip kids, romantics and culture vultures alike...
  Port of Bordeaux

  Dordogne [ 24 ]
Bergeracois, Perigueux, Sarladais
  Gironde [ 33 ]   -   Préfecture Gironde
Bassin d'Arcachon, Blayais, Bordeaux, Tramway et Circulation, Rive droite, Rive gauche, Langonnais, Libournais, Médoc
  Gironde   -   Conseil Général de la Gironde
  Landes [ 40 ]   -   Préfecture Landes   -   Les Landes borders the Atlantic Ocean
Cote landaise, Dax, Mont de Marsan
  Landes   -   Conseil Général des Landes .
The Landes department is full of astonishing reminders of the past, evocative of local traditions. Explore the Landes, with its distinctive architecture and heritage, on your drives and walks through the countryside.
A number of significant religious edifices were built over the years along the medieval pilgrim routes to Santiago de Compostela - Discover Labastide and Saint-Justin, the loveliest walled "bastides" in the Bas Armagnac area, dating from the13th century - Country houses and museums introduce visitors to the history of the Landes - The unspoilt Landes countryside and picturesque bullrings will hold no secrets for you.
  Lot-et-Garonne [ 47 ]   -   Préfecture de Lot et Garonne
Agenais, Marmandais, Tonneinquais, Villeneuvois
  Lot-et-Garonne   -   Conseil Général de Lot et Garonne a Agen
  Pyrénées-Atlantiques [ 64 ]   -   Préfecture Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Departement borders Spain and the Atlantic Ocean.
  Pyrénées-Atlantiques   -   Conseil Général des Pyrénées-Atlantiques

  Pays of Bergerac
Cantons : Beaumont-du-Périgord, Eymet, Issigeac, La Force, Lalinde, Le Buisson-de-Cadouin, Monpazier, Sainte-Alvère, Sigoulès, Vélines, Villamblard, Villefranche-de-Lonchat.
  Dordogne-Perigord-Tourisme   -   Le Pays de l'Homme
  Perigord Decouverte 

  Agen   -   County town Lot-et-Garonne   -   Ville d'Agen   -   Tourist Office Agen
Agen, the County Town of the Lot-et-Garonne, can offer the widest range of accomodation and restaurants in the Department. It's also perfectly situated for exploring the area.
The Agen region is one of fertile soils which require a minimum of effort to yield their riches. The Agen Tourist Office has put together some suggestions for touring the area, which we hope will suit you, whether you are passionate about heritage, a keen gastronome or just a lover of the open countryside.
  Anglet  -  Ville d'Anglet  -  Anglet - Côte Basque  Office de Tourisme
4,5 Kms of fine sands, 230 hectares forest, réservés aux amateurs d'espaces préservés. Côté mer, la saveur tonique des bains. Coté terre, la senteur aromatique des pins.
  Bayonne   -  Bayonne Tourist Office
  Bègles  -  Marie de Begles
  Bergerac  -  Ville de Bergerac
The beautiful historic town of Bergerac, invites you on a fascinating and picturesque guided tour. Take the time to stroll through the narrow streets lined with half-timbered houses and numerous dwelling places of another epoch. The Dordogne River and Cyrano are awaiting you !
  Biarritz  -  Ville de Biarritz  - 
Exposed to the sea breeze, nestling in the Bay of Biscay, Biarritz is an ocean town… The ocean has always demonstrated its force with its omnipresent western swell. With its huge beaches, powerful waves and mild climate all year round, Biarritz was the natural choice in 1957 to welcome the first surfers on the European continent and to become Europe's historical surfing capital.
It is also thanks to the legendary mildness of the local climate that thalassotherapy and year-round golf have developed so well.
  Gradignan  -  Ville de Gradignan  -  commune de la banlieue Bordelaise
  La Teste-de-Buch  -  Mairie de La Teste de Buch
  Le Bouscat  -  Marie Le Bouscat
  Libourne [ Gironde ]  -  Office de Tourisme Libourne
  Lormont  -  Ville de Lormont 
  Mérignac [ Gironde ]  -  Mairie de Mérignac  -  second largest city Gironde
  Mont-de-Marsan  -  Ville de Mont-de-Marsan  -  chef lieu des Landes
In 1133, Pierre de Laubaner, the viscount of Marsan founded one of the first new towns in the south west at the confluence of two rivers, the Douze and the Midou which thereafter form a third : the Midouze. A stronghold with thick ramparts, Mont de Marsan, «the city of three rivers» became an important trading center for grain and the wines of Armagnac.
  Pau  -  Pau - Pyrénées Océanes [ La vie rêvée des villes ]
What would a dream city be like? It would be beautiful, charming, full of confidence, sporty, cultured, dynamic and restful. On its doorstep would be the open countryside, mountains and the sea. There would be walks, cascades of water, hilltops - and why not a microclimate! That would mean that there would be palm trees, lemon trees and cacti. There would be palaces and a Chateau, parks and gardens, horses, and a history reaching back over thousands of years. It would have its own charm and its own projects.
That would be Pau - that is Pau! Just a touch British and yet totally part of the Béarn, proud of its past and happy with the present. Pau - the dream town.
  Périgueux  -  Mairie de Périgueux  -  Office de Tourisme Perigueux   -  Capital City Perigord
  Pessac [ Gironde ]  -  Marie Pessac  -  third biggest city Gironde
La Cité Frugès (Le Corbusier)
  Saint-Médard-en-Jalles  -  Ville de Saint-Medard-en-Jalles
  Talence  -  Marie de Talence  -  dans la banlieue sud de Bordeaux
Beautiful surroundings [ forests ], the proximity of Bordeaux and the presence of three main routes (routes de Bayonne, Toulouse et la Teste) attracted the rich middle class of Bordeaux to construct châteaux and extraordinary houses in Talence.
  Villenave-d´Ornon [ Urban Community Bordeaux ]   -   Marie de Villenave d'Ornon 
  Villeneuve-sur-Lot   -   Ville de Villeneuve-sur-Lot   -   Tourism in Villeneuvois

  Axel Vega   -   Bowling, Vélodrome, Tennis, Spectacle en Patinoire
  Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Bordeaux
  Copeyre   -   Parc aquatique Quercy Land   -   Dordogne Valley
In the heart of the valley of the Dordogne, in Corrèze, Lot and black Périgord. Canoë-Kayak on the Dordogne, Water Park, Bouncy castles Rent, Bike Renting, Hermit's Maze, Canoë renting Dordogne River
  Park Aquarium du Périgord Noir 
From the brook to the lake, the visitor gets to know more the inhabitants of our rivers, thanks to many information aids (luminous signs, …).
  Park La Coccinelle   -   park devoted to domestic animals, especially for 1 to 12 year-old children
800 rare, surprising, unusual and familiar animals to discover in 4 hectares of shaded park. In the mini-farm, you can even jump over the railings to approach, touch, stroke, cuddle and feed the animals.
  Recrealand [ Merignac ]
  University   -   Université Bordeaux 1
Situated in the Bordeaux town of Talence, on one of the largest university domains in Europe (245 hectares) Bordeaux I university is solidly implanted in a region recognised worldwide for its wine, its forest, its quality of life, its potential for high standard research in partnership with the industrial fabric (aeronautic and aerospatial, wood, composite materials, energy, microelectronics, chemistry )
  University   -   UB2 - Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2
Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2 University is located in the Aquitaine Region, in the South West of France. It is a scientific, cultural and professional public establishment which was created in 1970, under the Loi Faure (Faure's Law) of 1968. The current University is the combination of both Medecine and Pharmacy Faculties along with other scientific and Human science disciplines, which put together form a fully interdisciplinary Institution.
  University of Pau

Cuisine Aquitaine

  Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux  -  Les routes du vin de Bordeaux

  Wines of Bergerac  -  CIVRB  Maison des Vins de Bergerac
Crimson for the Pecharmant going through to the purple of Bergerac and côte de Bergerac, it lightens for the Bergerac rosé, and then changes colour directly to a golden yellow with the Monbazillac, softening for the Rosette, the Saussignac and finishing with the Montravel.
As many 'appellations contrôlées', (government certification guaranteeing the quality of a French wine) as there are well-known wines in the Bergerac area. Come and discover them and learn everything about wine…..

Bordeaux: How to Find Great Wines Off the Beaten Track  -   Monty Waldin
Understanding Bordeaux; What makes Bordeaux unique; Making sense of the wines and wine law; Good wine and how to find it; Geography - the roads, rivers, railways, and towns; How to get there; How to travel around; Where to stay; How and where to eat;
Paperback 144 pages (March 17, 2005);  Publisher: Mitchell Beazley;  Language: English;  ISBN: 1845330382.

History

The earliest attested inhabitants in the south-west were the Aquitani, who were not proper Celtic people, but more akin to the Iberians.
The original Aquitania (named after the inhabitants) at the time of Caesar's conquest of Gaul included the area bounded by the Garonne River, the Pyrenees and the Atlantic Ocean. See for more History of Aquitaine.

  Musée des Chartrons in Bordeaux
You can't spend time in Bordeaux without learning a little about wine and its history. This museum, in an 18th century house in the wine merchants' (or Chartrons) district, is a temple to the traditional wine trade. Exhibits include the history of wine bottles and labels, and an astonishing collection of wine in the vaulted cellars.

  Musée d'Aquitaine
The museum inherited collections from the former Lapidary Museum created around 1783 by the Academy of Bordeaux at the request of the steward Dupré de Saint-Maur in order to bring together the Roman vestiges unearthed by significant urbanization works undertaken since the sixteenth century and mainly in the eighteenth century.

Music, Art & Culture Aquitaine, Events

  National Opera   -   Opéra national de Bordeaux
The Opera National de Bordeaux seeks to develop his repertoire, works of the seventeenth century to those of our time, with particular attention to the exploration of music called "Baroque" and the contemporary.

  Musée des beaux-arts
The Museum of Fine Arts de Bordeaux is one of the oldest museums in France, which explains the scope and diversity of its collections, especially for the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
The mueum was established in 1801 on the initiative of Bonaparte who chose fifteen cities in France to deliver a body of work from both the old collections of the king or the emigrants as spoils of war, including Italy. See Bordeaux.fr.

  Culture in Aquitaine [ French language ]

  Grand Théâtre Bordeaux
One of the architectural and cultural highlights of Bordeaux is the neo classical theatre designed by Victor Louis between 1773 and 1780. Inside is equally magnificent, though you'll have to take a tour or book tickets to see an opera, concert or ballet to get a peek at it.

  Festival Fest'Arts
  Fêtes de la Madeleine   -   Corida / Bullfight
  The flamenco art festival [ Mont de Marsan ]
Since 1989 Mont de Marsan has been the favoured haven of the flamenca artistic expression. For six days, just before the bullfighting festival starts the whole town lives to the rythm of flamenco. Every night the enjoyment goes on till very late with the traditional tertulias (evenings).

  Festivals in Aquitaine


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