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Aquitaine Villas

Aquitaine Villas

A villa in Aquitaine pleases even the most discerning traveller. The Aquitaine Tourist Information Guide is here to help you! The Aquitaine vineyards are among the best in France, and a trip to Aquitaine absolutely must include a stop at the Maison du Vin in Bordeaux to taste the greatest wines in Bordeaux. The Medoc beaches offer the best sunning, while surfing in Biarritz is excellent. Aquitaine cuisine is simply amazing, and when paired with a glass of regional wine, it becomes divine!

Holiday in Aquitaine

Touring in Aquitaine

Touring in Aquitaine

The Medoc, combine wine discovery and a day at the beach!

The Bay of Arcachon is a perfect environment for wildlife and oyster farming. Tour the lagoon on a flat-bottom boat (pinasse), and view the cabins raised on pilings, and head out to Bird Island for a lovely day out. Enjoy the oysters!

The Landes has miles of fine sandy beaches and dramatic sand dunes (The Dune of Pilat is 3km long and 105m high). Sandy beaches and powerful waves provide world class surfing, and a world championship qualifier is held each August in Hossegor.

The Basque Coast is more varied with sandy beaches, cliffs and creeks. Chic Biarritz has some of the best surf in the world and great beaches. A lively nightlife can be found here and in Bayonne.

The Dordogne Valley is a great road trip and is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts with canoeing, kayaking, fishing, horse riding and cycling.

Bordeaux shows off its architectural riches: the Place de la Bourse, the Grande Cloche, the Grand Théâtre, the cathedral of Saint-André and the late Gothic church of Saint-Michel are just some of the treasures on view.

Wine Tours in Bordeaux

Wine Tours in Bordeaux

Touring the many chateaux and vineyards can be a vacation unto itself. If you are a non-expert, the best place to start is the Maison du Vin in Bordeaux, where you can find detailed information about the types of Bordeaux wine and their classification.

Itineraries for visiting the region's wine-producing châteaux can also be obtained from Bordeaux's Tourist Office. If you're looking for something specific there may even be a Maison du Vin in the village where the winery is located.

Guided wine tours are also available, presented in English as well as French. You can enjoy the generous tastings without any worries about driving, and, at the same time, pick up tips on how to go about buying and enjoying wine.

Kick off your tour in Saint-Émilion, interesting for its cloisters, views of surrounding wineries, and curious church carved out of rock. The Medoc and the wine-growing estates to the north of Bordeaux enjoy world fame: Château-Lafite, Château Mouton-Rothschild and Château-Margaux, among many others.

Pick up a maps of the wine tours in Bordeaux at local tourist offices or the nearest Maison du Vin, and begin discovering your favourite new wines.

Aquitaine Cuisine

Aquitaine Cuisine

This exquisite region of France stretches from the Basque country and Pyrenees, the Atlantic to the west, mountains and valleys to the south and east. The mild climate is ideal for the production of fruits (especially grapes!) and vegetables. The sea offers a bounty of seafood, while the marshes and forests provide game and mushrooms. So it’s no surprise that delicacies abound throughout the region.

Dine on fresh salmon, shad and crayfish. Steak lovers must try an authentic entrecôte à la bordelaise, grilled over vine cuttings. Try the local oysters whilst enjoying the view across to Cap Ferrat from Arcachon. Indulge your sweet tooth on delicious tourtières (fruit pies).

Duck and goose prevail in the Dordogne, especially foie gras, rich pâtés and grilled magrets (duck breast fillets). Also look for fragrant cèpes, morels and 'black diamond' truffles. Other specialities include lamb, game, trout and delicate goat’s cheese from Rocamadour.

Not as well known as the classic Bordeaux, Bergerac produces excellent wines - especially red Pécharmant and sweet white Monbazillac. The 'black' wine of Cahors is a perfect companion to the region's rich cuisine, and also comes in a cocktail with cassis and local walnut eau de vie.

Sarlat has one of the best markets in France. Look out for walnuts in many guises: walnut oil, walnut eau de vie, walnut cheese, walnut tarts; the Dordogne produces more walnuts than any other region in France.

A villa in Aquitaine will help you fall in love with France. Aquitaine vineyards are simply sublime, and to discover what is new on the market you must visit le Masion du Vin in Bordeaux. While wines in Bordeaux are well known, trying Bergerac wines and Medoc wines will not disappoint your palate. Once you have savoured Aquitaine’s cuisine and wine, head to the Medoc beaches to unwind, or try the more active pursuit of surfing in Biarritz. Thank you for perusing our Aquitaine Tourist Information Guide. Enjoy your holiday in Aquitaine!