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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La Rochelle Vieux Port Saint Jean d'Acre
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du Phare Bordeaux Merignac
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Niort La Grange
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Le Relais de Saint-Preuil
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Saint-Junien Le Boeuf Rouge
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Royan Miramar
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Bordeaux South Le Cottage d'Amphitryon
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du Moulin Niort
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Résidence de Rohan
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Le Moulin de Mitou
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La Rochelle East Le Beaulieu
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Bordeaux Airport
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Poitiers Continental
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Les Vignes de la Chapelle
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Auberge Ostapé
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Royan Foncillon
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Bordeaux East
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Limoges le Saint-Martial
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Pigeonnier du Perron
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Argi-Eder
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Île de Ré
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Limoges L'Atrium
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Cognac Le Valois
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Les Jardins du Lac
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Rochefort Roca-Fortis
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Bordeaux Lake Apolonia
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Limoges North Arion
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de la Plage Marennes Oléron
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Le Logis du Péré
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Royan Corinna
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Libourne North Henri IV
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de France Bessines-sur-Gartempe
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Brive-la-Gaillarde North Les Coquelicots
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L'Albatros
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Saintes O'Nice
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Dax North Les Bruyères
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Limoges South Apolonia
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Brive-la-Gaillarde Centre Le Quercy
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Domaine du Normandoux
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Saintes West Recouvrance
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Dax Les Thermes de l'Avenue
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Limoges North
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La Souterraine Alexia
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Saint-Martin
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Tulle
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Bayonne North Le Lodge
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Ferme Lamy
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Brive-la-Gaillarde West Le Moulin Rouge
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Tulle Centre
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de la Confluence Agen West
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Saint-Roch
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Brive-la-Gaillarde West
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Biarritz Aéroport Amarys
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Lacs d'Halco
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Bordeaux East Corintel
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de Bordeaux Bergerac
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Pau Villa Montpensier
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Les Echasses Golf & Surf Eco Lodge
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Bordeaux La Tour Intendance
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Périgueux West L'Orangerie du Château des Reynats
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Orthez La Reine Jeanne
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Les Frères Ibarboure
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Pau Gramont
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Sarlat-la-Canéda Albizia
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Pau West Vamcel
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Laminak
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Niort East Solana
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Arcachon Centre Le Nautic
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Bressuire Plume
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Château de Nieuil
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Alteora Poitiers Site du Futuroscope
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La Rochelle
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.
Brive-la-Gaillarde
Situated midway between Limoges and Toulouse, Brive-la-Gaillarde is a city of about 50,000 residents.
Bordeaux
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”.
Biarritz
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.
Niort
Niort is a medium-sized city found within the Nouvelle Aquitaine region of France and only a short distance away from the Atlantic Ocean.
Limoges
Situated in central France, the city of Limoges is the capital of the Haute-Vienne department in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region.
Angoulême
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!
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