Nouvelle-Aquitaine Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
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

  • Place de la Bourse
  • Place des Quinconces
  • Rue Sainte-Catherine
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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
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
  • Port-Vieux Beach
  • Biarritz Lighthouse
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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
Trendy Arcachon is calling! Discover its casinos, spas, beaches and more.

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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