Take a deep breath of fresh air and visit the Most Beautiful Villages in France
In need of nature after repeated confinements? A place to breathe away from the summer crowds? New Aquitaine has just what you’re looking for! This mosaic of territories is home to no less than 5 vast regional nature parks: Landes de Gascogne, Marais Poitevin, Périgord-Limousin, Mille vaches and Médoc.
For those who love unspoilt countryside, your vacation in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region will include: rail-biking, hot-air ballooning, hiking in all its forms, treasure hunts made in Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Terra Aventura), canoeing and kayaking on the river or in the sea, cave exploration, nature walks, fishing, water sports and lots more!
Don’t miss: Routes du Vin de Bordeaux en Médoc, boat trips in the Gironde Estuary, Lac de Lacanau, paddleboarding on the Venise Verte, towed buoys at Lac de Vassivière, kayaking down the Leyre, picnics at the Rochechouart meteorite site…
For fans of preserved architectural heritage, head for the “Most Beautiful Villages in France”. Among the long list (32), don’t miss Collonges-la-Rouge in Corrèze or Monflanquin in Lot-et-Garonne. In Périgord, Beynac-et-Cazenac, Brantôme la Venise du Périgord, Domme l’Acropole du Périgord and La Roque-Gageac are must-sees. If you want to stay close to the ocean, here are a few other nuggets:
- Charente-Maritime: Ars-en-Ré, Brouage, Talmont-sur-Gironde, La Flotte…
- Pyrénées-Atlantiques: Ainhoa, La Bastide-Clairence, Sare, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port on the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela…
Last but not least, don’t miss the medieval town of Saint-Emilion in Gironde, which, along with its vineyards, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
Bask in the sun on paradise beaches and set sail for the islands of Charente
It’s impossible to spend a vacation in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region without having fun in the water or soaking up the sun! Just imagine: over 700 km of coastline and golden beaches as far as the eye can see. Here are just a few of the best places for families and friends to put down their towels and other aquatic paraphernalia:
- Gironde: le Pin Sec (Naujac-sur-Mer), l’Océan (Hourtin), le Super Sud (Lacanau), La Jenny (Le Porge), le Truc Vert (Lège-Cap-Ferret), Pereire (Arcachon), la Corniche (Pyla-sur-Mer);
- Charente-Maritime: La Grande Côte (Saint-Palais), Boyardville (île d’Oléron), La Conche des Baleines and Les Gollandières (île de Ré), Royan ;
- Landes and Pays Basque: Lespacier in Mimizan (La Perle de la Côte d’Argent!) as well as Bourdaines (Seignosse), Navarosse (Biscarosse), Deux Jumeaux (Hendaye), la Lette Blanche (Vieille-Saint-Girons), la Centrale (Hossegor), Les Sables d’Or (Anglet), Le Port du Vieux Barritz, Erretegia (Bidart)…
If you’re looking for green tourism, board immediately for the islands of Madame and Aix in the heart of the Charente estuary: no cars allowed! And if, by any chance, you haven’t yet discovered Ré la blanche and Oléron la lumineuse, a stopover is a must during your stay in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Treat the kids and relax in family-friendly seaside resorts
Vacations are all about pleasing everyone! Don’t forget to visit one of New Aquitaine’s many theme parks! And you might even get a taste for them: Adrénaline Parc (Molliets et Maa), AquaPark de Biscarosse (the world’s largest inflatable water park!), Bid’a Parc (Bidart), La Coccinelle (Gujan-Mestras), Parc d’Aventures et Paintball Oihana (Urrugne), Splash Park (Hourtin)….
Situated in privileged oceanfront settings, Azureva’s vacation rentals and hotels in Aquitaine are perfect places to relax after the fun, but also to sample the local gastronomy. With their buffet formulas, there’s something for every taste bud! Book your stay in Hendaye, Hossegor, Lacanau or in our theme village in Anglet.