Aquitaine holiday apartments, homes and villas

Why choose a holiday home in Aquitaine?

Wine connoisseurs, golfers, and outdoorsman share a penchant for the spacious lands of Aquitaine. The largest pristine forest in Europe is found here along with the finest golf courses in France. This may surprise vacationers who only thought of this Bordeaux area is the fountainhead of fine wines.

Rent a vehicle, pack a picnic basket, and explore Dordogne. Highlights may include the caves at Lascaux, open air markets, genuine wine tasting, and museums both large and small. Make plans to extend your self guided tour to Lot-et-Garonne and examine the Chateaus.

Lawrence of Arabia described the Chateau de Bonaguil as "It's so perfect that it seems ridiculous to describe it as a ruin". You can find out why this stunning manor was once sold for one hundred francs and a sack of walnuts.

The Atlantic Ocean blends with water from the Garonne and Dordogne rivers at Gironde. The Bordeaux vineyard has stood watch over the changing architecture for centuries.

Nearby Landes is well known for its striking pine forests but is also home to Cote d'Argent which is the longest beach in Europe and a popular destination for surfers.

Travelers continuing to Pyrenees-Atlantiques will notice cultural influences of Gascon and Basque as they near the border of Spain.

Contribution posted: 11 June 2010