10 September 2010

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Aquitaine


	Sarlat market

Aquitaine’s vast stretch of coastline only seems to compete in most visitors’ minds these days with the pull of the Dordogne and, for those interested in wine, the lure of Bordeaux.

Undoubtedly these three attractions are the crown jewels of the region but other gems such as the Basque country and the Landes regional park shouldn’t be dismissed too quickly.

This region doesn’t lend itself well to a daily touring holiday, as if you don’t want to stay in the countryside, the sights are too spread out to zip round in 24 hour chunks with overnight stops.

If you wish to tour, try and narrow your choices to two or possibly three areas, choose a base in each and stay a couple of days.

The rivers in the region are all reasonably safe for older families and novices to try a variety of water based sports under proper professional supervision.

Dordogne

		A perennial favourite for the Brits but big enough not to feel crowded Bergerac is a wine centre and caters well for tourists Architectural jewel Sarlat is busy in summer but worth the queues for its unspoilt centre ...more about Dordogne

Gironde

		Mythical wine names including Pomerol and Margaux are all here by the river Picturesque St Emilion gets the crowds but out of season it is quiet and unhurried Sauternes and Graves to the south of the grand city of Bordeaux ...more about Gironde

Landes

		Silver sand and Atlantic waves bring surfers and families in the summer months The giant pine forest hides friendly towns like Castets in this once marshy département Dax has a been a thermal spa town since Roman times ...more about Landes

Lot-et-Garonne

		Agen, famous for its prunes has a good collection of Goyas in its art museum Market days in 13th century Villeneuve sur Lot are still held in the central square Barbaste has a fortified mill and gothic bridge ...more about Lot-et-Garonne

Pyrénées-Atlantiques

		Biarritz may have lost some glitz but is popular for day trippers from Spain Basque traditions are proudly maintained among the foothills of the Pyrénées Historic British links with Pau created the first golf course on the continent ...more about Pyrénées-Atlantiques

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