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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Bordeaux , France
Hôtel Vitalparc,
The Originals Collection
Gradignan , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Bordeaux Porte du Bassin, Bordeaux South
Lège-Cap-Ferret , France
Kaze Océan,
The Originals Relais
Royan , France
The Originals Boutique,
Hotel Miramar, Royan
Tulle , France
The Originals Access,
Hotel Tulle
Saint-Junien , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Le Boeuf Rouge, Saint-Junien
Sainte-Marie-de-Ré , France
The Originals Residence,
Hotel de Ré
Sainte-Marie-de-Ré , France
Les Vignes de la Chapelle,
The Originals Relais
Dissay , France
Château de Dissay,
The Originals Collection
Vaux-sur-Mer , France
Résidence de Rohan,
The Originals Relais
Royan , France
The Originals Access,
Hotel Corinna, Royan
Ondres , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Le Lodge, Bayonne North
Chasseneuil-du-Poitou , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Alteora, Poitiers Futuroscope
Mérignac , France
The Originals Access,
Hotel Bordeaux Airport
Samazan , France
The Originals City,
Hôtel Le Relais des Deux Mers, Marmande Sud
Périgueux , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Regina, Perigueux
Bruges , France
The Originals Access,
Hotel Bordeaux Lake
Damazan , France
The Originals City,
Hotel de la Confluence, Agen West
Rochefort , France
The Originals Boutique,
Hotel Roca-Fortis, Rochefort
Saint-Palais-sur-Mer , France
The Originals Boutique,
La Villa West & Spa, Royan Beach
Vouillé , France
Château de Périgny,
The Originals Relais
Niort , France
The Originals Boutique,
Hotel La Grange, Niort
Saint-Preuil , France
Le Relais de Saint-Preuil,
The Originals Relais
Saint-Pardoux-l'Ortigier , France
Hotel Restaurant Les Coquelicots,
The Originals Relais
Bergerac , France
The Originals City,
de Bordeaux Bergerac
Sarlat-la-Canéda , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Albizia, Sarlat-la-Canéda
Bressuire , France
The Originals City,
Plume Hotel, Bressuire
Mérignac , France
The Originals City,
Hotel du Phare, Bordeaux Mérignac
Poitiers , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Continental, Poitiers
Limoges , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Saint-Martial, Limoges
Bessines-sur-Gartempe , France
The Originals City,
Hotel de France, Bessines-sur-Gartempe
Castets , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Les Bruyères, Dax North
Dax , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Les Thermes de l'Avenue, Dax
Saintes , France
The Originals City,
Hôtel des Arènes
NOUVELLE AQUITAINE : THE BEST CITIES
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.
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.
Royan
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’.
Brive-la-Gaillarde
Situated midway between Limoges and Toulouse, Brive-la-Gaillarde is a city of about 50,000 residents.
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.
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”.
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
What to do, to see, to hear...
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!