Nouvelle-Aquitaine Travel Guide

France

A classical fountain with a statue of a woman and a child, set against a historic building with arched windows and ornate balconies.
A bridge over a pond surrounded by lush greenery and moss-covered trees.
A well-manicured garden with a large lawn, a classical building with columns, and mature trees.
A stone bridge over a beach with a view of the ocean.
A large white ship with the name "MARITIME DE LA" on its side.

Popular cities in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

A European city street with historic buildings, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Bordeaux
Known for Shopping, Tours and Business
A UNESCO world heritage site since 2007, Bordeaux's urban and architectural treasures are some of the most prestigious in the world.

Reasons to visit

  • Rue Sainte-Catherine
  • Place de la Bourse
  • Cité du Vin
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A coastal beach with a stone staircase leading down to the shore, overlooking the ocean and a row of buildings.
Biarritz
Known for Beaches, Sea and Surfing
Biarritz combines the architectural charm of a 1900s seaside town, the energy of abundant Atlantic waves and colourful arts and crafts.

Reasons to visit

  • Cote des Basques
  • Biarritz Lighthouse
  • Port-Vieux Beach
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A historic stone tower with a flag, a moat, and a town with buildings and people.
La Rochelle
Known for Ports, Marinas and Aquariums
See the ocean from multiple angles in this medieval seafaring city, which features beaches, an aquarium, a maritime museum and one of Europe’s largest marinas.

Reasons to visit

  • Minimes Beach
  • La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
  • Tour St. Nicolas
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A large sand dune with footprints, a forested area, and a beach in the background.
Arcachon
Known for Beaches, Spas and Marinas
A magnificent, chic and family-friendly seaside resort, Arcachon is a destination full of wonders to discover.

Reasons to visit

  • Ville d’Hiver
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A beach with people sunbathing and walking along a promenade lined with buildings.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Known for Small town, Recreation and Marinas
With its lively fishing port and traditional half-timbered houses, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is a beautiful place to stop on the French Basque coast.

Reasons to visit

  • Les Flots Bleus
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A cobblestone alley with rustic stone buildings, a stone wall, and lush greenery.
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Known for Historical, Tours and Countryside
Upscale Sarlat-la-Canéda is calling! Discover its sightseeing, history, spas and more.
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Stay near popular Nouvelle-Aquitaine attractions

A coastal road with a stone wall, a lighthouse, and a castle-like building.

Cote des Basques

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Considered the birthplace of European surfing, this picturesque bay of golden sand is backed by rugged cliffs and lined with beachfront cafés.
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