Short breaks in Aquitaine, France
Aquitaine, located in the south-western part of urban France. Known as the land of water, Aquitaine has countless lakes and three huge rivers, it’s one of the largest and most varied regions of France.
Found in the south-west corner of France, Aquitaine reaches Spain at its southern frontier and the Atlantic Ocean runs along the western edge of the region. Ideal for a short city break, or family adventure holiday, Aquitaine is a fascinating region of France with a diverse range of environments, from long surfing beaches to medieval villages in deep wooded valleys.
Tourist interests in Aquitaine
Best known for the beaches, surfing, and summer fun, the Atlantic coast of Western Aquitaine is backed by the enormous forests of the Landes region.
The Dune de Pilat, the largest sand dune in Europe, is an amazing must see attraction on your short break to Aquitaine. With the imposing peaks of the Pyrenees and the beautiful countryside of Dordogne, there is nothing but sheer splendor sites on this holiday break to Aquitaine.
The wild and undeveloped national park of the Gironde estuary and the Landes region are perfect for bicycle tourism, no hills, just sand dunes and pine forests.
Aquitaine stands out by the sheer variety of its wine regions, from the most famous in the world to the most picturesque; the region is heavily influenced great Bordeaux wine. On your break to Aquitaine, taste the great wine châteaux and vineyards of Médoc; take a guided tour of the underground medieval city and relax with a lovely evening meal in a local gourmet restaurant.
Bordeaux breaks
On your short city break in France, why not take a trip to Bordeaux, the capital of Aquitaine. Bordeaux is an important historical city, and can boast a number of interesting, unusual historic and religious monuments. Many of these local landmarks date back to the 15th century and feature period architecture at its best. Aquitaine’s Tour Pey Berland was built in the 15th century and is actually St. Andrés bell-tower. Highly decorated, this is undoubtedly one of Bordeaux's most notable landmarks. Head upwards to the top of the tower and visitors will be rewarded by magnificent views, as well as a close up of the 19th-century statue of Notre-Dame, which sits atop the tower. Panoramic views over Bordeaux are a small aspect of a great city break in Aquitaine.
From beautiful, picturesque views to striking monuments and landmarks, a short city break to Aquitaine is a great way to relax. Book your value for money getaway with lowcostholidays.com today.
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Other popular wine regions of France include Alsace, Languedoc Roussillon and Burgundy.