A land of surfing and rugby, foie gras and the great vintages of Bordeaux, a local authority born in 2016, New Aquitaine includes three regions: Aquitaine, Limousin and Poitou-Charentes. It is the largest of the new French regions. This country in southwestern France is home, with Bordeaux, to the second largest vineyard in France and high-quality products: Périgord walnuts, Limousin apples, strawberries from the Dordogne and Lot-et-Garonne, beans from the Arnoult Valley and the Poitouin Marsh, tomatoes from Marmande, not to mention Espelette pepper, oysters, Basque cheeses and delicious melons... Something to delight the guests on a daily basis and around festive tables. And to finish the meal: Armagnac and Cognac!
Neo-Aquitaine landscapes and built heritage rival gastronomy. New Aquitaine has 720 km of coastline on the Atlantic coast, moors and forests, valleys and peaks, cities with a rich heritage, including Bordeaux, Poitiers and Limoges, castles and prestigious religious buildings. New Aquitaine is rich in unspoilt nature with three regional natural parks (Marais poitevin, plateau de Millevaches and Périgord-Limousin) and the Bassin d'Arcachon marine natural park. Other tourist attractions include the Futuroscope, the Dune du Pilat (Grand Site de France), the historic centre of Sarlat and the historic city of Saint-Emilion, the aquarium of La Rochelle and the zoo of La Palmyre. And how not to mention Biarritz, La Rochelle or Île de Ré. Finally, special mention should be made of Angoulême, the comic book capital
You can visit the New Aquitaine region all year round, but bathing and seaside resort enthusiasts will choose summer, of course, while skiers will plan their stay in winter. The mild and pleasant climate of this region makes it possible to stay in all four seasons. New Aquitaine enjoys well marked seasons and a great diversity of landscapes, so go there in winter, spring, summer, autumn, each time you will experience a different adventure. And this region is so vast that it will be necessary to return there several times anyway. From snow-capped peaks to sunny beaches, wild forests to lively cities, you have a choice of atmospheres. As for enjoying fairs, festivals, major sporting or cultural events, the programme is rich and varied throughout the year.
New Aquitaine has a temperate climate with a lot of sunshine (more than 2,000 h/year!). In most of the territory, an Aquitaine oceanic climate prevails with mild winters and fairly hot summers tempered by the sea breeze. For Poitou it is moderate rainfall, warm summers and quite cool winters. The climate of the Limousin is influenced by semi-continental influences. In addition, there is the more humid Basque oceanic microclimate and the mountain climate of the Pyrenees.
A 300-seat theatre and music hall in the heart of the New Aquitaine region, the "Bambino de Bergerac" is the ideal place to spend magical ...
From 10/24/2021 to 11/07/2021 : Le REGOURDOU, a famous archaeological site in the Vézère Valley (Neanderthal man worshipped the bear there) will try to surprise you during the ...
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You can visit the New Aquitaine region all year round, but bathing and seaside resort enthusiasts will choose summer,...
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New Aquitaine has a temperate climate with a lot of sunshine (more than 2,000 h/year!). In most of the territory, an...
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Summer is about to end and for some, it's already time to think about the upcoming winter holidays. As we keep saying, booking in advance is the best way to secure a place in an accommodation, but also to take advantage of interesting rates. France and its mountain ranges are eager to welcome their first holidaymakers who have come to enjoy the pleasures of mountain walks and winter sports. In the Alps, Auvergne, Jura or Vosges, many ...
A 300-seat theatre and music hall in the heart of the New Aquitaine region, the "Bambino de Bergerac" is the ideal place to spend magical evenings. The Bambino offers throughout the year various reviews and shows. The feathered Girls will amaze the faithful lovers of the revues! A varied program, surprises, professional artists for 2 hours of modern and dazzling show through a staging signed Cyril Laparre, artistic director with over 15 ...
Le REGOURDOU, a famous archaeological site in the Vézère Valley (Neanderthal man worshipped the bear there) will try to surprise you during the two weeks of the autumn school holidays (except Saturday 23 October). Every day from 11am to 5.15pm.You will be able to participate in the daily visits.During the day, you will hunt for clues and solve the riddles of this quest worthy of the greatest archaeologists!Young and old alike are eagerly ...
Espelette is indeed a village full of colour and flavour, with superb facades, bursting with strings of red peppers. It must be said that the village has acquired a worldwide reputation for its peppers. This production is honoured during the Chilli Festival which takes place every year at the end of October (23 and 24 October for the 2021 edition). A perfect opportunity to discover this small, typical and charming village. A village in the ...
