Nouvelle-Aquitaine Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular cities in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Bordeaux
Known for Shopping, Tours and Business
Cycle along the city’s network of bike paths as you taste local wines, look across the Garonne River or relax in one of the city’s many gardens and parks.
Reasons to visit
- Rue Sainte-Catherine
- Cité du Vin
- Place de la Bourse
Biarritz
Known for Beaches, Sea and Surfing
This stylish French coastal city is famous for its blend of laid-back beaches, surfing culture, elegant architecture and excellent dining scene.
Reasons to visit
- Cote des Basques
- Le Gare du Midi
- Biarritz Lighthouse
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 de la Lanterne
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
Arcachon
Known for Beaches, Spas and Marinas
Trendy Arcachon is calling! Discover its casinos, spas, beaches and more.
Louer
Venture to Arènes de Dax and Thermes Adour—just two of the sights around Louer.
Cities in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Bordeaux (and vicinity)
Cycle along the city’s network of bike paths as you taste local wines, look across the Garonne River or relax in one of the city’s many gardens and parks.
Biarritz
This stylish French coastal city is famous for its blend of laid-back beaches, surfing culture, elegant architecture and excellent dining scene.
La Rochelle
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.
