Your travel guide to Nouvelle-Aquitaine
The largest of the 18 different administrative regions of France, Nouvelle Aquitaine was formed when the three sub-regions of Aquitaine, Poitou-Charentes and Limousin merged together. The area has a great reputation for research and innovation with several vibrant university cities within its borders including La Rochelle, Pau and Bordeaux. The region of the South West of France employs more people in the tourism and leisure industries than any other. It is easy to understand why thanks to our hoteliers’ travel guide on attractions and things to do. Live unique and unforgettable experiences during your holidays in Nouvelle Aquitaine.
NOUVELLE AQUITAINE : THE HOTELS
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Castets , France
Hotel Les Bruyères, Dax North
Châteaubernard , France
The Originals Relais
Saint-Palais-sur-Mer , France
La Villa West & Spa, Royan Beach
Niort , France
Hotel La Grange, Niort
Rochefort , France
Hotel Roca-Fortis, Rochefort
Feytiat , France
Limoges Sud-Feytiat
Samazan , France
Hôtel Le Relais des Deux Mers, Marmande Sud
Vaux-sur-Mer , France
The Originals Relais
Bordeaux , France
The Originals Collection
Dissay , France
The Originals Collection
Lège-Cap-Ferret , France
The Originals Relais
Sainte-Marie-de-Ré , France
The Originals Relais
Ondres , France
Hotel Le Lodge, Bayonne North
La Rochelle , France
The Originals Collection
Chasseneuil-du-Poitou , France
Hotel Alteora, Poitiers Futuroscope
Tulle , France
Hotel Tulle
Royan , France
Hotel Miramar, Royan
Gradignan , France
Hotel Bordeaux Porte du Bassin, Bordeaux South
Parentis-en-Born , France
Hotel Lakeside
Saint-Junien , France
Hotel Le Boeuf Rouge, Saint-Junien
Sainte-Marie-de-Ré , France
Hotel de Ré
Royan , France
Hotel Corinna, Royan
Périgueux , France
Hotel Regina, Perigueux
Mérignac , France
Hotel Bordeaux Airport
Bruges , France
Hotel Bordeaux Lake
Damazan , France
Hotel de la Confluence, Agen West
Pau , France
Villa Montpensier, Pau
Vouillé , France
The Originals Relais
Châtelaillon-Plage , France
Hotel Victoria, Châtelaillon-Plage
Saint-Preuil , France
The Originals Relais
Saint-Pardoux-l'Ortigier , France
The Originals Relais
Bergerac , France
Hôtel de Bordeaux, Bergerac Centre
Sarlat-la-Canéda , France
Hotel Albizia, Sarlat-la-Canéda
Poitiers , France
Hotel Continental, Poitiers
Limoges , France
Hotel Saint-Martial, Limoges
Bessines-sur-Gartempe , France
Hotel de France, Bessines-sur-Gartempe
Dax , France
Hotel Les Thermes de l'Avenue, Dax
Saintes , France
Hôtel des Arènes
NOUVELLE AQUITAINE : THE BEST CITIES
Located in the far south of France, a short distance to the Spanish border, Biarritz faces the Atlantic Ocean and is well-known as a city that attracts surfers among the many tourists who holiday in the French Basque country.
La Rochelle, also known as “La Ville Blanche” (the White City), is a large city found within the western portion of France and along the shores of the Bay of Biscay.
You know you’re in good company when your holiday destination was favoured by luminaries like Zola, the Rothschilds, Picasso and Sarah Bernhardt. Royan might be lesser known than some of the French coasts most famous destinations, but it’s a city so special that the artist Corot nicknamed it ‘The Pearl of the Ocean’.
Situated midway between Limoges and Toulouse, Brive-la-Gaillarde is a city of about 50,000 residents.
Niort is a medium-sized city found within the Nouvelle Aquitaine region of France and only a short distance away from the Atlantic Ocean.
Situated in central France, the city of Limoges is the capital of the Haute-Vienne department in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region.
Located in Southwestern France and found within close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the city of Bordeaux is known for its amenable climate as well as representing the “wine capitol of the world”.
Situated on the banks of the pretty Charente River in mid-western France, Angoulême is one of the smaller cities in the country with a population that stands at around 42,000.
NOUVELLE AQUITAINE : BE INSPIRED
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Transports in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Getting around in Nouvelle Aquitaine once you have arrived is relatively easy. Fast train services connect all of the major cities, including Bordeaux, Pau, Bayonne, and Poitiers. Bordeaux has a handy ring road if you want to get past it and on to another destination rather than visit it. The Chavanon Viaduct in Corrèze is a spectacular road bridge on the A89. Seagoing travel can be arranged from La Rochelle, Verdon-sur-Mer, Pauillac and Bordeaux.
WHEN TO GO TO NOUVELLE AQUITAINE ?
The number of sunshine hours in Nouvelle Aquitaine is comparable with Mediterranean regions so coming in summer means you are likely to enjoy good weather. Anywhere in the Basque country enjoys warmer than average winters, too. The Pau Valley is known to have its own microclimate which means springs and autumns see lots of sun but also a higher than average amount of precipitation at these times. The Bordeaux Wine Festival is a good time to come to the area. It is held in June each year. In August, the town of Dax holds its annual Feria, another busy but enjoyable time to arrive.
WHAT TO DO IN NOUVELLE AQUITAINE ?
A large region, there is no end to the possible activities you can do in Nouvelle Aquitaine. Located in South West France, the region is diverse and please every type of travelers: nature lovers, trendy cities, amazing beaches… Nouvelle-Aquitaine has it all! Our hoteliers are the expert – follow their suggestions on what to visit, do and taste!