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
The Originals Boutique,
Hotel La Tour Intendance, Bordeaux
(Qualys-Hotel)
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From 88 €
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The Originals City,
Hotel du Phare, Bordeaux Mérignac
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 54 €
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The Originals Access,
Hotel Bordeaux Airport
(P'tit Dej-Hotel)
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From 43 €
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The Originals Access,
Hotel Limoges North
(P'tit Dej-Hotel)
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From 38 €
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The Originals Boutique,
Hotel Miramar, Royan
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 83 €
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The Originals Access,
Hotel Le Beaulieu, La Rochelle East
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 47 €
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The Originals Boutique,
Hotel de Ré
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From 64 €
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The Originals Boutique,
Hotel Roca-Fortis, Rochefort
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 64 €
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The Originals Access,
Hotel Corinna, Royan
(P'tit Dej-Hotel)
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From 45 €
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The Originals Access,
Hotel Recouvrance , Saintes West
(P'tit Dej-Hotel)
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From 33 €
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The Originals Access,
Hotel Tulle
(P'tit Dej-Hotel)
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From 50 €
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The Originals City,
de Bordeaux Bergerac (ex Inter-Hotel)
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 48 €
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The Originals City,
Hotel Albizia, Sarlat-la-Canéda
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 52 €
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The Originals Boutique,
Hotel Le Nautic, Arcachon
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 70 €
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The Originals City,
Hotel Bordeaux Porte du Bassin, Bordeaux South
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 59 €
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The Originals Access,
Hotel Bordeaux Lake
(P'tit Dej-Hotel)
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From 39 €
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The Originals City,
Hotel Les Bruyères, Dax North
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 56 €
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The Originals City,
Hotel Les Thermes de l'Avenue, Dax
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 68 €
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The Originals City,
Hotel Le Lodge, Bayonne North
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 59 €
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The Originals City,
Hotel de la Confluence, Agen West
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 47 €
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The Originals City,
Plume Hotel, Bressuire
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 55 €
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The Originals Boutique,
Hotel La Grange, Niort
(Qualys-Hotel)
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From 68 €
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The Originals City,
Hotel Continental, Poitiers
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 65 €
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The Originals City,
Hotel le Saint-Martial, Limoges
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 63 €
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The Originals City,
Hotel de France, Bessines-sur-Gartempe
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 59 €
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Hotel Saint-Roch,
The Originals Relais
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From 70 €
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Hotel Laminak,
The Originals Relais
(Relais du Silence)
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From 75 €
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Château de Nieuil,
The Originals Collection
(Relais du Silence)
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From 98 €
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Le Relais de Saint-Preuil,
The Originals Relais
(Relais du Silence)
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From 98 €
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Résidence de Rohan,
The Originals Relais
(Relais du Silence)
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From 95 €
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Les Vignes de la Chapelle,
The Originals Relais
(Relais du Silence)
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From 139 €
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Le Pigeonnier du Perron,
The Originals Relais
(Relais du Silence)
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From 77 €
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The Originals City,
Hotel Alteora, Poitiers Futuroscope Site
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 62 €
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Le Moulin de Mitou,
The Originals Relais
(Relais du Silence)
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From 99 €
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The Originals City,
Hotel Le Boeuf Rouge, Saint-Junien
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 58 €
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Hotel Argi-Eder,
The Originals Relais
(Relais du Silence)
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From 105 €
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Hotel Restaurant Les Coquelicots,
The Originals Relais
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 66 €
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The Originals City,
Hotel Alexia, La Souterraine
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 73 €
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The Originals City,
Hotel Solana, Niort East
(Inter-Hotel)
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From 50 €
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Château de Dissay,
The Originals Collection
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From 107 €
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Château d'Arche,
The Originals Relais
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From 145 €
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Château de Périgny,
The Originals Relais
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From 49 €
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The Originals Boutique,
La Villa West & Spa, Royan Beach
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From 64 €
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The Originals City,
Hôtel Le Relais des Deux Mers, Marmande Sud
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From 50 €
BOOK NOWNOUVELLE AQUITAINE : THE BEST CITIES
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’.
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.
Brive-la-Gaillarde
Situated midway between Limoges and Toulouse, Brive-la-Gaillarde is a city of about 50,000 residents.
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!
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