Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a lovely destination in the south west of France with an abundance of things to see and do. Whether you want art and architecture, walking in nature or beaches and the ocean, you can find it in Nouvelle-Aquitaine! Having an active holiday has never been easier when you look at everything this vast area of south west France has to offer.
All you have to do is choose. So have a look at the 10 best things to see in Nouvelle Aquitaine in places like Bordeaux, Limoges, Poitiers and La Rochelle, and design a holiday that suits you perfectly.
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La Rochelle's old town
Enjoy strolling through an unspoiled medieval town
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La Rochelle is a real pleasure especially when strolling aimlessly through the maze of narrow streets. Starting from the pretty port, enter through the clock tower that has watched over the town since the middle ages and then see how many other historic buildings you can find in the pretty streets of the old town.
There's the amazing town hall (hôtel de ville), the former Chamber of Commerce (Chambre de Commerce), the cathedral of St Louis (la cathédrale Saint-Louis), the half-timbered buildings and pretty arcades, to mention but a few.
Τοποθεσία: 17000 La Rochelle, France
Ώρες λειτουργίας: 24/7
Χάρτης - 2
La Bastide in Bordeaux
Explore an area that has been completely transformed
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La Bastide on the right bank of the Garonne river is being redeveloped as part of the urban development project Bordeaux 2030 and buzzes with life. Today, this former working class industrial district is a hip cultural area attracting people to its many trendy bars, restaurants and concerts.
From the left bank, walk over the Jacques Chaban-Delmas bridge and admire the university, explore the botanical garden or relax in the well-named Angelic Park (le parc aux angéliques).
Τοποθεσία: 33000 Bordeaux, France
Ώρες λειτουργίας: 24/7
Χάρτης - 3
The Comic Museum in Angoulême
Plunge into the fascinating world of comics
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Comic Museum (le musée de la Bande Dessinée) is part of the International City of Comics and Images (la Cité internationale de la bande dessinée et de l’image) and home to a variety of comics and cartoons. In 2009, an old winery was restored to house 1,300 square metres of exhibition space, full of everything to do with comics and cartoons, from storyboards and original drawings to all the things that go with them.
The museum has something for everyone, with activities like workshops, lectures and training sessions, some designed for children as young as 6.
Τοποθεσία: 16000 Angoulême, France
Ώρες λειτουργίας: Tuesday–Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 2 pm to 6 pm (closed on Mondays)
Χάρτης - 4
Guided visit around Cognac
Designed to suit you
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Guided visits around Cognac give you a chance to see the lesser-known attractions and ensure you don't miss out on any highlights. Are you interested in a particular area of the town, a museum or the local countryside? Whatever you prefer, the Cognac Tourist Office (office de tourisme de Cognac), and its local partners, can help. And if it's learning about how the stuff you drink is made, that's easy.
There are lots of different tours that last between 45 and 90 minutes. So, would you prefer a walk through the narrow streets of the historic town centre? Or perhaps a guided tour of the Cognac Museum (le musée des Arts du Cognac)?
Τοποθεσία: 16100 Cognac, France
Ώρες λειτουργίας: Opening hours vary
Χάρτης - 5
Limoges and porcelain manufacture
Discover the history of porcelain making in this UNESCO Creative Town
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Limoges porcelain manufacture started around the middle of the 18th century when France started making porcelain in Sèvres and Limoges. Large numbers of factories were created from 1773 onwards, some have stood out by creating complete dinner services for weddings which were often exported to the USA.
Today, there are still around 20 porcelain factories in France and 5 of them are in Limoges. To learn more about the history of porcelain, you can visit the Casseaux Oven (le four Casseaux), a former factory that is now a national monument, which just happens to be next to the very famous Royal Limoges factory.
Τοποθεσία: 87000 Limoges, France
Ώρες λειτουργίας: Opening hours vary
Χάρτης - 6
The fortified town of Blaye
Enjoy an unusual day out in Blaye
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The citadel of Blaye is a military complex that extends over 38 hectares, built between 1685 and 1689 by Vauban. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2008 and is part of the Vauban lock (le Verrou Vauban).
The citadel sits on a rocky outcrop 35 metres above the Gironde estuary and as well as the pretty stone streets, you can explore a mile of ramparts, see underground passageways and visit the former prison, convent and hospital.
Τοποθεσία: 33390 Blaye, France
Ώρες λειτουργίας: 24/7
Τηλέφωνο: +33 (0)5 57 42 12 09
Χάρτης - 7
The Charentaise islands
Explore a pretty group of islands that are easy to get to
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Ré (Île de Ré), Aix (île d'Aix), Madame (île Madame), Oléron (île d'Oléron) and Nôle (île de Nôle) are the 5 islands that make up the Charentaise islands (les îles Charentaises) and together they have a surface area of about 100 square miles. Oléron and Ré are the biggest and both have magnificent bridges connecting them to the mainland.
Only Nôle, which was once used by oyster farmers, can't be visited. But you can spend several interesting days visiting the other 4. Whether you enjoy bike rides or walking, or prefer building sand castles on the beach, the Charentaise Islands are made for you.
Ώρες λειτουργίας: 24/7
Χάρτης - 8
The Dune of Pilat
Get ready for giant steps, the Dune of Pilat is huge!
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The Dune of Pilat is a peak of sand that offers some of the best views of the landscape. If there is one thing you really don't want to miss when holidaying in Nouvelle-Aquitaine it's the Dune of Pilat (la dune du Pilat).
Whether it's spelled Pilat or Pyla, it's an extraordinary mountain of sand, more than 100 metres high, with a memorable view of Arcachon Bay from the top. All the family can enjoy the fun because from Easter until the beginning of November there are steps to make the climb easier.
Τοποθεσία: 33115 Pyla-sur-Mer, France
Ώρες λειτουργίας: 24/7
Χάρτης - 9
The Kakuetta Canyon
Enjoy an unforgettable day out
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- Οικονομική διαμονή
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The Kakuetta Canyon (les gorges de Kakuetta) is a 2-kilometre canyon that boasts incredible landscapes and wildlife. Located in the Basque region of the Pyrenees, it has a very special microclimate that makes it feel more like an Amazon adventure or a tropical island than the historic Basque province of La Soule.
The specially designed footpaths and bridges allow you to admire the canyon walls that are, at their highest, 350 metres tall. At the end you'll find a lovely waterfall and you can finish your trip with a visit to the Lake Cave (grotte du lac) which has some impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
Τοποθεσία: 64560 Sainte-Engrâce, France
Τηλέφωνο: +33 (0)5 59 28 73 44
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The Baptistry of St John in Poitiers
Immerse yourself in the history of Christianity in France
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The Baptistry of St John (le baptistère Saint-Jean) is in the middle of Poitiers and is one of the most ancient Christian monuments in France, or even in Europe. The oldest parts date back to the 4th century, the time of Saint Hilaire, the first recorded bishop of Poitiers.
Today, the Baptistry is part of one of the tours that explore the town leaving from Notre-Dame-La-Grande. If you love history or architecture, this is a chance to see a rare example of how buildings were created in France around the early Middle Ages. The site is open almost all year round and entrance is not expensive.
Τοποθεσία: 86000 Poitiers, France
Ώρες λειτουργίας: Daily, from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm.
Τηλέφωνο: +33 (0)5 49 41 21 24
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