Means of transport Aquitaine

The regional coach network covers journeys between the department's main towns (Marmande, Agen, Villeneuve-sur-Lot, Nérac, Fumel, Lavardac...) as well as services to the many communes crossed by the lines. For a very affordable fare, you can travel at your leisure throughout Lot-et-Garonne, and particularly in the Coteaux et Landes de Gascogne region. It's a well-balanced network, with frequencies organized to satisfy all users in their quest for mobility.

Bordeaux-Mérignac airport can be reached by streetcar in 35 minutes from the city center on line A, or by bus from Saint-Jean station: line 1 takes you there in 45 minutes, and the "Navette 30' direct" express line in 30 minutes (hence its name). As car traffic is fairly fluid, you can also opt for a cab or equivalent. The airport is served by 24 airlines, flying to 90 destinations.

Buy and validate your ticket (streetcar, bus and Bat³) directly on your smartphone from the TBM application. After downloading the app via App Store or Google Play, sign up and choose the most interesting ticket for you: 1, 2 or 10 trips, or unlimited for 1 to 7 days (full fare only). For other fares (jobseekers, senior citizens, students, etc.), use other points of sale such as in-station ticket machines or sales agencies.

Are you hosting family for a few days, friends for the evening or service providers? Pass 52 makes parking easier, with 52 days' parking per year for one or more vehicles. Residents with a subscription of one month or more automatically benefit (4 days for 1 month, 12 days for 3 months, etc.). Not a resident parking subscriber? Pass 52 is available at €52 for 52 days' parking. Only valid in the resident's paid parking zone.

Didier Meynard, a former oyster farmer, has become a professional skipper with a qualifying diploma. A local boy, he knows the Bassin and the marine environment like the back of his hand. He'll take you aboard his 11-meter catamaran, which can accommodate up to 17 people in its covered space. Depending on your wishes and budget, set sail for Ile aux oiseaux, Banc d'Arguin or Dune du Pyla. Bonus: oyster and white wine tasting. Privatization available for personal or business events.

Inaugurated in 2010, this airport now serves 7 destinations: Paris (with daily flights), Nice, London-Stansted in England, Porto in Portugal, Seville in Spain, Brussels in Belgium and Ajaccio in Corsica (one weekly flight). With almost 100,000 passengers, the management team plans to diversify its offer. At present, three airlines serve the airport: Air France, Amélia International and Ryanair.

In addition to the parking facilities on offer, a secure 38-space bike park is accessible by magnetic badge, next to the Town Hall. The park is equipped with electrical outlets for recharging batteries, and an inflation pump. The advantage is that the park can be used 24 hours a day, regardless of where you live. Another initiative is Vélibleu, which offers self-service bicycles and the Txik txak network in all the main towns.

This French agency regularly transports people and luggage. It caters for pilgrims arriving at an airport (Biarritz, Lourdes, Pau...) and wanting to reach Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to start the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. It also provides a luggage transport service from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles (via Huntto, Orisson and Valcarlos, and as far as Burguete, Espinal and Vizkarret). Prices vary according to the distance covered and the number of pieces of luggage carried.

Need a taxi in Périgueux? Call on the Taxi Thomas 24 company which will transport you in the city centre or in the surrounding area. Rides of all distances are available, especially from the train station and to airports such as Bergerac. Or simply to go to an appointment, or to ensure your safe return. Individuals as well as professionals can call on their services. The company has been in existence since 2014 and Frédéric will be able to advise you and respond to your requests.

With Passe Marée, David, an all-round sailor, offers you a round-trip day trip to Arcachon from Andernos-les-Bains or Cap Ferret. Rates are very reasonable, with discounts for families with a minor child or groups. You can also take advantage of theIntégrale, a day trip from Andernos-les-Bains to discover most of the basin. A number of "event" outings(Grand Tour du Bassin, Marcher sur Arguin, etc.) complete the range offered by this fuel-efficient boat, over 90% recyclable.

From Paris, take the TGV from Gare Montparnasse, then count on a change at Libourne or Bordeaux to join the TER to Bergerac. For journeys within the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, Bergerac station offers several trains a day to Bordeaux. It takes 50 minutes from Bergerac to Libourne to reach a TGV connection. If you're planning to travel in the Dordogne, Bergerac connects with Sarlat-la-Canéda in just over an hour, and there's a wide choice of timetables for both outward and return journeys.

In a way, this former oyster harbor represents the living memory of the commune. Nowadays, activity is reduced, but it will soon be redeveloped to enable yachtsmen to moor in this authentic, peaceful setting. The oyster huts, built by the fishermen themselves, add a touch of nostalgia to the charm of this place. They are due to be refurbished. A project for a fishing lake with a small hamlet of light housing is also planned, creating an exceptional leisure haven.

Towards the end of the ^18th century, the cultivation of vines encouraged the expansion of this small port, whose activities were divided between river transport and fishing. Today, it's the pleasure boaters who come to make a stopover and take advantage of the berths (36, including 2 for visitors) available in the port. Good to know: every year in July, the municipality organizes the Goulée port festival, which includes a pétanque competition, a night market, a funfair and the throwing of a wreath into the sea in memory of lost sailors.

With 38 independent cabs, this group is the essential partner for getting around Pau. The switchboard is open 24 hours a day, and the booking service allows you to plan your journey, particularly from the station or airport to your accommodation. The fleet of sedans, estate cars, minivans and even top-of-the-range cars means there's something for everyone. Thanks to an agreement with the French health insurance scheme, we are able to provide transport for seated patients. A school transport service, tourist circuit and urgent parcel transport are also available. So you see, Allô Taxis Palois really does adapt to your travel requirements.

This is the city of Pau's must-visit parking lot, and even though it has been paying since August 2017, it remains one of the most economical solutions for parking. with 1,300 spaces available, it's one of the largest in the city. Free on Sundays, it costs just one euro per half-day, and the first half-hour is free. Ideally located, it's a short walk to nearby Place Gramont, then up Rue Louis-Barthou to the city center, where you'll find the castle and historic center. An alternative to underground parking lots without having to walk for miles to discover the city.

Built at the same time as the new Place Clemenceau in 2005, this parking lot has 391 spaces, including some for residents. Located at the foot of the Palais des Pyrénées and in the center of the old town of Pau, it offers easy access to downtown parking. It is organized into 8 parking zones, each associated with a color to make it easier to find your way around the interior. It has openings that bring in natural light, rare in underground parking lots, a green light path that indicates the direction of traffic and, for decoration, at the entrance, a sort of basin with a waterfall effect. It has an entrance on rue Gachet and an exit on rue Latapie.

Biarritz cabs are a convenient option for travelers looking for reliable transportation around the city. Day or night, drivers are on hand to take you to airports, hotels, stations or any other location of your choice. The 27 vehicles are comfortable and air-conditioned, with capacities ranging from 1 to 7 people. The cab rank is located at 1 avenue de Verdun. Biarritz cabs offer a personalized welcome to make your journey a pleasant one. They also provide transport for pilgrims and their luggage on the Chemin de Compostelle.

The three cities Bayonne, Anglet, Biarritz are connected by city buses that provide trips very frequently. The beaches of Biarritz and Anglet are also served. Similarly, there is a line Bayonne-Boucau and the southern Landes (Tarnos, metro beach) and Bayonne-Saint-Pierre-d'Irube.

To avoid unnecessary detours or to establish a travel budget, these services allow you at 24 hours to define a route and calculate its cost: direct route, toll free, per step, and according to your vehicle. Finally, they provide information about traffic.

Year round (except Sundays and holidays), return line Hasparren, Briscous, Mouguerre, Bayonne.

Year round, round-trip, Ews, Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, Ascain, Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Ews, Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, Arcangues, Bassussary, Bayonne.

Year round, round-trip line, Cambo-les-Bains, Larressore, Uztaritze, Bayonne.

All year round, round-trip, Saint-Jean-Foot-de-Port, Bayonne via small villages.

From Bayonne (Place des Basques), every hour you can win Saint-Jean-de-Luz via Biarritz, or conversely, in a very fast and inexpensive way. The circuit avoids city centres and passes through the RN 10. All year round, these buses serve: Bayonne, Anglet, Biarritz, Bidart, Guéthary, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Ciboure, Urrugne, Behobia, Hendaye, Irun and San Sebastian in Spain.

Many companies provide good coverage of the Basque Country. Here are some useful addresses:

Hendaye station is a railway station located in the commune of Hendaye, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It is part of the Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Irun line and the Madrid to Hendaye line. The station has 6 tracks, as well as service tracks. In 2019, it welcomed 373,730 passengers. The station is located at Boulevard du Général de Gaulle in Hendaye. For train times between Hendaye and Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle, there are on average 6 trips per day, with an average duration of 9h02. The first train leaves at 05:57 and the last at 18:49. Connections are possible for some journeys.

It is located close to the town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, near Ciboure. It offers a range of services and shops, including self-service ticket terminals, a regional ticket dispenser, a single sales area, RELAY daily stores, assistance for disabled passengers (PSH/PMR) and toilets. To facilitate access to the station, SNCF Gares & Connexions also offers intermodal solutions, with information on transport and related services.

The Biarritz train station is located on the Allée du Moura in Biarritz. It offers various services and shops for travelers, such as automatic ticketing terminals, partner lockers, travel assistance, an Easy Drugstore sales area, automatic toilets and free Wi-Fi connection. In addition, the station offers accessibility services for disabled people and those with reduced mobility, as well as a free assistance service for taking the train. If you've lost something, you can report it online, or visit one of the station's Lost & Found offices. Last but not least, the station's intermodal services enable passengers to plan their journeys and connections in advance.

Boutique staff are on hand to answer any questions and help travelers with their plans. Services include ticketing and self-service terminals. The Bayonne SNCF store is committed to digital accessibility, with a compliance rate of 95.65%.

Road information by telephone to know about traffic in the region Aquitaine. This service operates 7 hours a day and 24 h/24 and provides all relevant information on traffic disruptions. In town, there are many parking lots available. The centres are generally paid but in Bayonne the first half hour is offered (see pages on Bayonne).

River access, harbor master's office, club house. The port has some 380 residents for 425 pontoons and catways, with vacant spaces occupied by visiting boats. Spanish and English speakers welcome you all year round. Situated on the left bank of the Adour, 700 m from its mouth, the 15 mooring pontoons are all equipped with water and electricity. With a wide choice of services: toilets and showers, laundry, wifi, weather forecast, water and electricity.

During the summer, a free shuttle bus service is available to the beaches from 12 park-and-ride sites with 18 stops. At this busy time of year, this means you can get to the beaches or stroll around Anglet in complete safety, without the risk of not being able to park. Other modes of transport that are becoming increasingly popular with local partners include bike, scooter and car rental. There's also the river shuttle on the Adour, which connects the two banks of the river, saving a considerable amount of time and, as an added bonus, offering a pleasant ride.

In summer. (Please contact the town hall or tourist office) in connection with the shuttles. To go to the beach, to the market, etc.

More economical and ecological than it is, it's all about your feet! With the Tempo Vélo service, the Agglomeration of Agen can be traveled at your leisure. So get on the bike! For 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, even 1 semester, the electrically assisted bicycle rental service is made for you. The bikes are equipped with an integrated basket and an anti-theft device. Bikes are available for self-service in the area with the Tempo Vélo application, which you can download. Agen and the surrounding towns have several stations. Petit Futé wishes you a good ride.

A network of cabs approved for medical transport, it also offers services to private individuals and professionals: a service available from your home, your holiday resort or your place of work - a 24/7 service - privatization for family events, for a restaurant evening with a return trip, a sports outing - the driver picks you up as soon as you get off the plane or arrive at the various stations in the Basque Country. VIP service too, with a luxury sedan for romantic and gastronomic getaways.

The new station parking lot with its easily recognizable orange facade was inaugurated in October 2018 by the mayor of Agen and can accommodate 524 spaces. This new parking point allows direct access to the Agen train station, but also to reach the Place du Pin in a short time. It is ideally located next to the Carnot boulevard which crosses the city and allows any traveler to park his car there. For any question about pricing and schedules, the Indigo website is at your disposal.

At this stopover on the banks of the Garonne Canal, boaters have access to water and electricity, as well as toilets and showers. Payment terminal for tokens.

Don't want to leave your car for days on end in the parking lot at Bordeaux-Mérignac airport or in the streets around Bordeaux train station? Blue Valet is the valet service for you! With very affordable, sliding-scale rates, our teams will collect your vehicle, park it in their secure, privatized parking lot, then return it to you ready to hit the road. The service is available for a minimum stay of 24 hours. If your stay is longer or shorter than planned? No problem!

In this commune with its exceptional heritage, now listed as a Monument Historique, the port of Laurède was one of the main ports on the Adour in the ^17th century. Among the materials transiting through Laurède were mainly wines from Chalosse and Béarn, which were transported to Bayonne on gabares, traditional flat-bottomed boats. One of the port's warehouses, Larribère, still exists today. Port activity gradually declined before ceasing in the ^19th century.

Electrically powered, this 25-seater catamaran (10 m long and 4 m wide) provides crossings in Capbreton harbor during the summer. It runs every day in July, August and September, and on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in June. Bicycles, baby carriages and surfboards are allowed, subject to availability. Reach one of the three pontoons (Notre-Dame - Pompidou - Bonamour) in a snap.

The Allées de Chartres parking lot offers both surface and open-air parking spaces, and is located between the Allées de Chartres and the Allées de Bristol on the edge of the esplanade des Quinconces in Bordeaux. The site is manned from Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm. Please note that the park is open to motorhomes from 8am to 8pm. Outside these hours, campers are invited to park their vehicles at the Bordeaux-Lac international campsite.

Simplify your life and get to Saint-Jean-de-Luz town center in 15 minutes with the Hegobus Parking Relais shuttle. The shuttle runs every 30 minutes in July and August. Park your vehicle in one of the two free Park & Ride lots, the Kexiloa lot at the north entrance or the Chantaco lot. Take the Park'n Bus shuttle to the center in 15 minutes. Vehicles are equipped with an access ramp for people with reduced mobility... Line 39 links Ciboure, Hendaye and Urrugne, with 4 round trips a day.

Have you always dreamed of flying? The Aeroclub du Sarladais offers you the opportunity to take the controls in the pilot seat with a professional instructor. You will live an exceptional moment and fly over the landscapes and castles of the Périgord Noir. During 20 minutes you will follow the pilot in his preparation of the plane with explanations on the flight controls. This is followed by a 30 minutes flight with the rudiments of piloting (turns and some evolutions), then a 10 minutes debriefing.

This personalized service with private chauffeur will take you from the station, the airport or your holiday destination, wherever you want to go! From the Basque Country to abroad, you'll benefit from VIP service with Mercedes S or V Class vehicles. Tours are also available to discover, visit and enjoy gourmet food and wine, without moderation and in complete safety, in the Basque Country, as well as visiting châteaux grands crus at your own pace. A tailor-made welcome and service with a price defined in advance.