Means of transport Aquitaine

It is not always easy to live without a car or with just one for the whole family, and even more difficult to pay a vehicle and insurance. If you have a temporary need, Citiz is the solution. It is a rental service nearby that allows you to rent a car for a customized duration (one hour, one night, a weekend...). You must first of all be a member, and then you can book your car by phone or Internet. The rest is simply a breeze. Once in one of the parks, the opening of any car is controlled by a personal badge that is given to you and that will also keep track of your expenses that will be settled once a month. 50 vehicles are currently in circulation with a choice of Renault Twingo, Clio and Kangoo, Fiat Peugeot 500, 206+, 207, Bipper and Partner, Dacia Logan Break spread over 27 stations, located mostly in Bordeaux, but also in Talence, Bègles, Cenon, Pessac and Merignac. There is necessarily in your area!

Bordeaux is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world, with cycle paths and lanes totalling more than 160 km in the inner city, covering almost a third of the city! With its 186 stations, all located close to a bus stop, tramway station, train station or business district, the TBM network offers more than 2,000 self-service bicycles, 1,000 of which are electrically assisted, available 24/7. All of which opens the door to smooth mobility..

An extraordinary idea, this shuttle links Hendaye to the Spanish town of Hondarribia, in just a few minutes, every quarter of an hour from 10am to 1am in season, and every 30 minutes until 7pm the rest of the year. A change of scenery is guaranteed on the other side, where you arrive in another world. Make way for tapas in a typically Spanish atmosphere: from 6pm onwards, the locals gather (often among men...) in the tapas bars.

2h04 from Paris-Montparnasse, Saint-Jean station is served by TGV, TGV inOUI, Ouigo, Intercités and TER trains from many French cities, including Toulouse, Hendaye, Tarbes, Arcachon, Lille, Strasbourg, Marseille, Nîmes.... And don't forget the Thalys, which makes a direct return trip to Brussels-Midi station! Over the years, the station has undergone a series of renovations, notably to its emblematic, immense metal glass roof overhanging the tracks. It has retained its old-fashioned cachet, while modernizing with shops and public amenities.

Introduced in the heart of Pau at the end of 2008, the Cotixis shuttle service enables residents and tourists to travel free of charge from one point to another in the city center. To get on board, simply wave to the driver from the street at the stop. In the center of town, 17 stops are marked with 1.60 m poles, making it possible to use the shuttle. The service is provided by 100% electric vehicles. Via the funicular, the shuttle also provides easy access to the train station. An ecological, practical and free means of transport which, in over a decade, has become one of the preferred ways for Palois residents to get around the city center.

With departures all year round and rotations every 40 minutes in July and August from the point of Grave, ferries are the opportunity to make a beautiful crossing of the estuary to explore the Royan. You can push exploration to the lighthouse of the Coubre - 365 steps! -located north of the estuary in Charente-Maritime. The lighthouse is automated and houses an authorized guardian to receive visitors. For families, the Palmyra Zoo is one of the most important areas of the surrounding area. The crossing takes about 20 minutes. You can also take the ferry with his car…

It is the second busiest airport in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. In figures, it has 6 parking lots, a bus terminal, a business center, several stores and restaurants on the departure hall terrace or in the departure lounge. And almost 20 direct destinations served by 9 airlines (Air France, Transavia, Easyjet, Ryanair, Volotea, Swiss, Luxair, Lufthansa, SAS): Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Strasbourg, London, Dublin, Copenhagen, Brussels...

Practical and fast, the Navette 30' Direct links Saint-Jean station and Bordeaux airport in 30 minutes! It runs every day of the week, without exception, even on public holidays and during vacation periods. Departure times vary according to the day of the week and the season. The Zenbus application allows you to locate the bus in real time. Note that the coaches are air-conditioned and equipped with free wifi. Seat reservations can be made online - which is recommended - or directly with the driver. Wheelchair space available on reservation.

The Caumont-sur-Garonne boat stop is located in a natural setting on the banks of the Voie Verte and the Canal de Garonne. Water and electricity are available on site. You'll find a payment terminal for tokens at the Villeton, Mas d'Agenais and Meilhan/Garonne rest areas (payment by credit card).

With almost 8 million validations per year, 5 million kilometers covered by its vehicles and more than 822 stops, it's fair to say that Pau and the surrounding area take great care with their public transport. The emphasis is on accessibility: access ramps, audible and visual signage, buses with flat floors and dedicated spaces. Libertis also provides minibuses for users with reduced mobility, subject to reservation. 100% green, the Fébus "zero emission" bus line runs on hydrogen. Another popular service is the Idecycle bicycle rental service. Finally, you can calculate a route or consult bus timetables in real time using the Idelis app.

Guadeloupe, Verona, Funchal, Munich... These are just some of the destinations accessible from Bordeaux. In all, you can fly to almost 90 cities, mainly in France and Europe. Many low-cost destinations are available from the Billi terminal. Bordeaux airport is very well served, particularly since the arrival of streetcar A, which will take you to Bordeaux city center in 35 minutes, or to the Saint-Jean train station with a change at Porte de Bourgogne. A new sheltered parking area for motorized two-wheelers has opened.

Daily links by TER with Bordeaux.

The Bordeaux river shuttle (or BAT3, pronounced BatCub) is an excellent way of getting from one bank of the Garonne to the other. Bordeaux Métropole, via the TBM network, provides passengers with two hybrid river shuttles, L'Hirondelle and La Gondole. Each can accommodate up to 65 passengers, plus 6 bicycles per crossing. These catamarans serve 6 pontoons: Stalingrad, Quinconces, Darwin, Les Hangars, Cité du Vin and Lormont Bas. The shuttles are accessible to people with reduced mobility.