Aquitaine places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Aquitaine region. See also our Aquitaine travel guide.
Abbey of La Sauve-Majeure (Gironde)
The ruins of the Abbey of La Sauve-Majeure contain some very impressive examples of roman style architecture such as carved capital stones See Abbey of La Sauve-Majeure guide
Agen (Lot-et-Garonne)
The principal town in Lot-et-Garonne, Agen is pleasant to explore if not a 'tourist town' See Agen guide
Ainhoa (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Betwen sea and mountains, the basque village of Ainhoa is listed among the most beautiful villages in France See Ainhoa guide
Ainhoa church of Notre-Dame (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
The church in Ainhoa is a traditional Basque church with rows of balconies around the walls See Ainhoa church of Notre-Dame guide
Aire-sur-l'Adour (Landes)
Aire-sur-l'Adour is a pleasant town with a cathedral in south-east Landes See Aire-sur-l'Adour guide
Allemans-du-Dropt (Lot-et-Garonne)
Although small, Allemans-du-Dropt has a few monuments of interest of which our favourite is the church with its medieval frescoes. See Allemans-du-Dropt guide Advertisement
Andernos-les-Bains (Gironde)
Andernos-les-Bains is a pleasant seaside town on the Bassin d'Arcachon in SW France. See Andernos-les-Bains guide
Anglet (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Anglet, close to Biarritz, has several kilometres of beaches on the French Atlantic coast See Anglet guide
Arcachon (Gironde)
Arcachon is one of our favourite seaside resorts in France and has lots to explore. Recommended! See Arcachon guide
Arcachon Pereire beach (Gironde)
Arcachon's Pereire beach is a favourite with locals and holiday makers. See Arcachon Pereire beach guide
Arcachon town beach (Gironde)
The town beach of Arcachon is a long sandy beach with lots of facilities. See Arcachon town beach guide
Arcachon Ville d'Automne (Gironde)
The Ville d'Automne is the eastern part of Arcachon, around the port area and including the beaches of Eyrac and Aiguillon See Arcachon Ville d'Automne guide
Arcachon Ville d'Eté (Gironde)
Arcachon's 'summer town' is a very attractive sea side town next to long sandy beaches See Arcachon Ville d'Eté guide
Arcachon Ville d'Hiver (Gironde)
Visit the beautiful villas in the Ville d'Hiver of Arcachon. See Arcachon Ville d'Hiver guide
Arcachon Zoo (Gironde)
Arcachon zoo is home to over 800 animals including rhino, elephants and tigers. See Arcachon Zoo guide Advertisement
Badefols d'Ans (Dordogne)
Badefols d'Ans is a small village around a castle and church See Badefols d'Ans guide
Barbaste (Lot-et-Garonne)
In the center of Barbaste you can see a 13th century fortified mill and a 12th century bridge See Barbaste guide
Basilica Notre-Dame in Penne d'Agenais (Lot-et-Gronne)
The basilica Notre-Dame in the village of Penne d'Agenais is a 19th century church in the roman-byzantine style with views over the valley of the Lot See Basilica Notre-Dame in Penne d'Agenais guide
Bayonne (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Bayonne is a lovely historic city with a cathedral, a substantial old town and a charming riverside promenade See Bayonne guide
Bayonne cathedral (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Bayonne cathedral is an imposing gothic style cathedral with a beautifully restored apse and an impressive cloister See Bayonne cathedral guide
Beaumont-du-Perigord (Dordogne)
The traditional bastide town of Beaumont-du-Perigord is an interesting contrast to the nearby village of Monpazier See Beaumont-du-Perigord guide
Beauville (Lot-et-Garonne)
Beauville is one of several very small but pretty villages in the heart of the countryside See Beauville guide
Belves (Dordogne)
Belves is one of the liveliest and most attractive small towns in the Dordogne and has several historic monumnts of interest See Belves guide
Bergerac (Dordogne)
Bergerac is a substantial town on the banks of the river and with an extensive medieval old town. One of our favourite towns! See Bergerac guide
Beynac (Dordogne)
One of the most beautiful villages in France and also with stunning views and on of the most impressive Dordogne castles, Beynac is unmissable when you visit See Beynac guide
Biarritz (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
The 19th century architecture and lovely beach and coast combine to make Biarritz a very popular destination See Biarritz guide
Biron (Dordogne)
Biron is a picturesque village with an ancient church and an imposing castle, and far-reaching views See Biron guide
Biscarrosse (Landes)
A small and modern sea resort Biscarrosse is also one of the liveliest and most popular in the region See Biscarrosse guide
Blaye (Gironde)
The town of Blaye is well known because of the extensive citadel and fortifications built here by Vauban in the 18th century See Blaye guide
Bordeaux (Gironde)
Bordeaux is an unmissable town, one of the most lively and interesting in France and with lots to see and museums to visit... See Bordeaux guide
Bordeaux Cathedral (Gironde)
Bordeaux cathedral is a gothic cathedral in the heart of Bordeaux's historic old town. See Bordeaux Cathedral guide
Bordeaux Waterfront (Gironde)
The waterfront in Bordeaux is among the highlights of a visit to this lovely city See Bordeaux Waterfront guide
Bordeaux-Chartrons (Gironde)
Chartrons is an attractive quarter of Bordeaux See Bordeaux-Chartrons guide
Bourdeilles (Dordogne)
Close to Brantome, the Chateau de Bourdeilles is quite modest compared with some in the region but a visit is still recommended See Bourdeilles guide
Brantome (Dordogne)
In an idyllic setting on the Isle River and with an imposing abbey, Brantome is a very enjoyable town to explore See Brantome guide
Brantome Abbey (Dordogne)
Brantome Abbey is an impressive abbey with troglodyte caves in the beautiful town of Brantome. See Brantome Abbey guide
Cabanes du Breuil (Dordogne)
The Cabanes du Breuil are ancient farm buildings made from dry stone in the heart of the Dordogne See Cabanes du Breuil guide
Cadouin (Dordogne)
Cadouin is a small village best known for its medieval abbey, an important pilgrimage destination See Cadouin guide
Cadouin abbey (Dordogne)
Cadouin abbey was built in the 12th century in the roman style See Cadouin abbey guide
Cadouin abbey cloisters (Dordogne)
The cloister attached to the abbey at Cadouin were built in the 15th century and among the most charming in France See Cadouin abbey cloisters guide
Cambo-les-Bains (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Cambo-les-Bains is a small pleasant town, best known for its thermal waters and the gardens of the Villa Arnaga See Cambo-les-Bains guide
Campagne (Dordogne)
Campagne is a pretty village with a splendid castle in the centre and lovely grounds with an attractive garden walk. See Campagne guide
Cap Ferret (Gironde)
At the south-west of the Medoc peninsula, Cap Ferret is quite an upmarket resort with several places of interest nearby See Cap Ferret guide
Capbreton (Landes)
Capbreton is a popular resort and beach that also has a traditional harbour and fish market See Capbreton guide
Carcans (Gironde)
Although small, Carcans-Plage is one of our favourite beach resorts in the Medoc See Carcans guide
Carlux (Dordogne)
Carlux is a pretty village with the ruins of a castle in its centre. See Carlux guide
Carsac-Aillac (Dordogne)
Carsac-Aillac is home to the Jardins d'eau de Carsac and also has a lovely romanesque church. See Carsac-Aillac guide
Casteljaloux (Lot-et-Garonne)
Towards the south of Lot-et-Garonne, Casteljloux has a small historic centre and a popula spa treatment centre See Casteljaloux guide
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle (Dordogne)
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle is a very pretty village best known for the Chateau de castelnaud, the most visited castle in the region See Castelnaud-la-Chapelle guide
Castillonnes (Lot-et-Garonne)
Castillonnes is a Lot-et-Garonne bastide, rather less touristic than most of the others See Castillonnes guide
Cathedral Saint-Marie in Oloron-Sainte-Marie (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
The cathedral of Sainte-Marie is best known for its remarkable 12th century entrance See Cathedral Saint-Marie in Oloron-Sainte-Marie guide
Caudecoste (Lot-et-Garonne)
Caudecoste is just one of the scenic villages along the border between Lot-et-Garonne and Tarn-et-Garonne See Caudecoste guide
Chartreuse du Colombier (Dordogne)
The Chartreuse du Colombier is a charming traditional stone house with a pretty garden open to visitors. See Chartreuse du Colombier guide
Chateau de Beynac (Dordogne)
High on a clifftop and beautifully restored, the Chateau de Beynac is our favourite castle in the region See Chateau de Beynac guide
Chateau de Biron (Dordogne)
The Chateau de Biron is a perfect way to discover the history and countryside of the southern Dordogne See Chateau de Biron guide
Chateau de Bonaguil (Lot-et-Garonne)
The medieval Chateau de Bonaguil, in a lovely woodland setting, is one of our favourite castles in France See Chateau de Bonaguil guide
Chateau de Bourdeilles (Dordogne)
The Chateau de Bourdeilles consists of a medieval defensive castle and a Renaissance castle in the pretty village of Bourdeilles. See Chateau de Bourdeilles guide
Chateau de Bridoire (Dordogne)
Visit the Chateau de Bridoire, a medieval chateau with lots of games for all the family. See Chateau de Bridoire guide
Chateau de Castelnaud (Dordogne)
The extensive Chateau de Castelnaud and the associated Museum of Medieval Weapons are very popular with both adults nd children See Chateau de Castelnaud guide
Chateau de Commarque (Dordogne)
The Chateau de Commarque is an imposing ruined castle that was 'found' in the forest and has now been cleared and opened to the public. See Chateau de Commarque guide
Chateau de Fenelon (Dordogne)
The chateau de Fenelon is half medieval and half renaissance, and sited in an imposing elevated position in the Dordogne See Chateau de Fenelon guide
Chateau de Fumel (Lot-et-Garonne)
The Chateau de Fumel is not open to the public but a walk through the adjacent gardens can be pleasant in spring See Chateau de Fumel guide
Chateau de Gavaudun (Lot-et-Garonne)
Chateau de Gavaudun, a ruined medieval castle, sits high on a rock in the scenic Gavaudun Valley See Chateau de Gavaudun guide
Chateau de Hautefort (Dordogne)
At Chateau de Hautefort you can see a vey imposing castle and also extensive and carefuly maintaind garden See Chateau de Hautefort guide
Chateau de Jumilhac (Dordogne)
The Chateau de Jumilhac is in the northern Dordogn, within the Perigord-Limousin Regional Natural Park See Chateau de Jumilhac guide
Chateau de Lanquais (Dordogne)
The Chateau de Lanquais - sometimes called the Louvre of the Perigord - combines medieval and renaissance architecture See Chateau de Lanquais guide
Chateau de Montfort (Dordogne)
Close to Sarlat, the Chateau de Montfort is an imposing setting above the river - but unfortunately not open to the public See Chateau de Montfort guide
Chateau de Pau (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
The Chateau de Pau is an impressive combination of the renaissance and 19th century architectural styles See Chateau de Pau guide
Chateau de Puyguilhem (Dordogne)
Extensive renovation work at the Chateau de Puyguilhem has brought a new lease of life to this Renaissance style castle See Chateau de Puyguilhem guide
Chateau de Puymartin (Dordogne)
The views, the furnishings and the legend of a resident ghost all combine to make Chateau de Puymartin an interesting destination See Chateau de Puymartin guide
Chateau des Milandes (Dordogne)
The beautifully restored Chateau des Milandes, in Renaissance style, is best known for its association with the jazz dancer called Josephine Baker See Chateau des Milandes guide
Château et Jardins de Losse (Dordogne)
Close to Montignac, the Chateau de Losse is an interesting castle that also has very pretty gardens See Château et Jardins de Losse guide
Church Sainte-Croix in Oloron-Sainte-Marie (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
The Church Sainte-Croix is an interesting roman style church built in the 12th century See Church Sainte-Croix in Oloron-Sainte-Marie guide
Ciboure (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Once home to Maurice Ravel, Ciboure is a smal port and resort just south of Saint-Jean-de-Luz See Ciboure guide
Col d'Aubisque (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
The Col d'Aubisque is a beautiful mountain pass with views of numerous high mountains in the Pyrenees See Col d'Aubisque guide
Daglan (Dordogne)
Daglan is a small village in the south of the Dordogne department on the river Céou See Daglan guide
Dax (Landes)
Established as a spa since Roman times, Dax is a pleasant if quiet town to visit See Dax guide
Domme (Dordogne)
Domme is a beautiful hilltop village with an extensive cave system, and extensive views across the river and countryside See Domme guide
Dune de Pyla (Gironde)
The Dune de Pyla is the largest sand dune in Europe and a Grand Site of France See Dune de Pyla guide
Duras (Lot-et-Garonne)
Duras is a quiet town that is above all known for the local wine and the Chateau de Duras in the town See Duras guide
Eaux-Bonnes (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Eaux-Bonnes is a 19th century belle-epoque spa town at the base of the Col d'Aubisque See Eaux-Bonnes guide
Espelette (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Home of red hot chillies, Espelette is a very traditional basque village in the western Pyrenees See Espelette guide
Excideuil (Dordogne)
The town of Excideuil in the northern Dordogne has a lively market every Thursday and is close to two of the most important castles in the region See Excideuil guide
Eymet (Dordogne)
The bastide town of Eymet,south of Bergerac, has some lovely medieval houses and an attractive seting on the Dropt river See Eymet guide
Eynesse (Gironde)
A nice place to stroll down to the banks of the Dordogne river - although there is not much else in this tiny village See Eynesse guide
Fanlac (Dordogne)
Fanlac is a charming village and was the location for the film and tv series of Jacquou le Croquant. See Fanlac guide
Font-de-Gaume (Dordogne)
The caves at Font-de-Gaume are one of the last caves in France where the public can still see original cave paintings See Font-de-Gaume guide
Frespech (Lot-et-Garonne)
Frespech is another in the cluster of picturesque villages typical of this region See Frespech guide
Gourette (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Gourette s a small ski station on the route to the Col d'Aubisque near Eaux-Bonnes See Gourette guide
Grotte de Rouffignac (Dordogne)
The Grotte de Rouffignac contains engravings and drawings of more than 100 mammoths See Grotte de Rouffignac guide
Hendaye (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Hendaye, the last resort in France before the Spanish border, also has a popular large sandy beach See Hendaye guide
Hendaye church Saint-Vincent (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
The Church Saint-Vincent in Hendaye has a charming interior of tiered balconies and red walls See Hendaye church Saint-Vincent guide
Hondarribia (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Hondarribia is just across the border in Spain but we included it because its a very nice historic town! See Hondarribia guide
Hossegor (Landes)
Soorts is one of the smaller beach resorts along the extensive Atlantic coast in South-West France See Hossegor guide
Hourtin (Gironde)
As well as its long beach, Hourtin also has the largest lake in France with lots of leisure activities See Hourtin guide
Issac (Dordogne)
Issac is a pretty village with a 15th century tower and a Romanesque church. See Issac guide
Issigeac (Dordogne)
The historic small town of Issigeac has many lovely old houses and the most famous Sunday market in the Dordogne See Issigeac guide
Itxassou (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Less visited than some of the traditional Basque villages here, Itxassou is very pleasant to explore See Itxassou guide
Jardins de Beauchamp (Lot-et-Garonne)
The Jardins de Beauchamp is an attractive garden on the edge of Marmande See Jardins de Beauchamp guide
Jardins de Marqueyssac (Dordogne)
The beautiful gardens of Marqueyssac are the most visited gardens in Aquitaine See Jardins de Marqueyssac guide
Jardins du manoir d'Eyrignac (Dordogne)
The Gardens of the Manoir d'Eyrignac are a remarkable garden with large areas of trimmed trees, tranquil alleys and formal gardens See Jardins du manoir d'Eyrignac guide
Javerlhac-et-la-Chapelle-Saint-Robert (Dordogne)
Javerlhac-et-la-Chapelle-Saint-Robert is a charming village with a church and castle and a lovely riverside area. See Javerlhac-et-la-Chapelle-Saint-Robert guide
La Bastide-Clairence (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Labastide-Clairence is another of the most picturesque villages in the Basque region See La Bastide-Clairence guide
La Musée de la Rue du temps qui passe (Dordogne)
The musée de la rue du temps qui passe is an atmospheric step back to the 1870 to 1940 years. See La Musée de la Rue du temps qui passe guide
La Promenade Fleurie near Mimizan (Gironde)
The Promenade Fleurie on the Etang d'Aureilhan near to Mimizan is a lakeside walk which has been beautifully gardened and is a pleasure to visit. See La Promenade Fleurie near Mimizan guide
La Reole (Gironde)
Largely ignored by visitors because of its proximity to Bordeaux we found La Reole to be a very pleasant, traditional Gironde town to explore See La Reole guide
La Rhune (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
The Rhune is a small Pyrenees mountain that you can go up in a scenic train - a nice way to enjoy the scenery. See La Rhune guide
La Roque-Gageac (Dordogne)
The picture-postcard village of La Roque-Gageac is along the banks of the Dordogne river and also has semi-tropical gardens and ancient cave dwellings to see. See La Roque-Gageac guide
La Teste de Buch port ostreicole (Gironde)
The oyster port of La Teste de Buch with its small cabins and mix of oyster and pleasure boats is charming to visit. See La Teste de Buch port ostreicole guide
La Teste de Buch salt flats (Gironde)
The salt flats at La Teste de Buch have an attractive walk through the area. See La Teste de Buch salt flats guide
La-Roque-Saint-Christophe (Dordogne)
The prehistoric dwellings built in the cliffs at La Roque-Saint-Christophe are one of the most extensive of their type in France See La-Roque-Saint-Christophe guide
Laas (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Laas is a pretty village with a castle and roman style church in the gave d'Oloron valley See Laas guide
Labastide d'Armagnac (Landes)
Labastide d'Armagnac is a 13th century bastide town that has retained many of its historic buildings See Labastide d'Armagnac guide
Lacanau (Gironde)
The resort of Lcanau Ocean is the most important coastal resort on the Medoc peninsula See Lacanau guide
Laroque-Timbaut (Lot-et-Garonne)
Laroque-Timbaut is one of our favourite tiny villags in the heart of the Lot-et-Garonne See Laroque-Timbaut guide
Laruns (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Laruns is a pretty village, but it is the surrounding mountain scenery that attracts most visitors here See Laruns guide
Lascaux caves (Dordogne)
The Lascaux Caves are famous worldwide because of the large number of prehistoric cave paintings to be seen See Lascaux caves guide
Latour-Marliac waterlily garden (Lot-et-Garonne)
The Latour-Marliac waterlily garden has a stunning collection of waterlilies and a garden and is where Monet bought his waterlilies for Giverny. See Latour-Marliac waterlily garden guide
Laugerie-Basse (Dordogne)
Laugerie Basse is a prehistoric shelter in the Vezere Valley in the Dordogne See Laugerie-Basse guide
Lauzun (Lot-et-Garonne)
Lauzun has a small castle, but its main interest is its position in the valley of the Dropt River and the attractions nearby See Lauzun guide
Le Bouquet (Dordogne)
The Jardin du Bouquet is a large park containing 50 different gardens of clipped box formed into different geometric patterns. See Le Bouquet guide
Le Bugue (Dordogne)
The town of Le Bugue, on the Dordogne river banks, is very well situated to explore the region See Le Bugue guide
Le Canon and l'Herbe (Gironde)
Canon and l'Herbe are very pretty traditional oyster fishing villages on the Bassin d'Arcachon See Le Canon and l'Herbe guide
Le Moustier (Dordogne)
Le Moustier is a small village that is home to two prehistoric shelters of historic significance. See Le Moustier guide
Le Verdon-sur-Mer (Gironde)
The small resort of Le Verdon-sur-Mer is quiet but has long sandy beaches See Le Verdon-sur-Mer guide
Les Bassins des Lumieres (Gironde)
The Bassins des Lumierès is the largest digital art installation in the world and is a fabulous immersive look at the works of major artists. See Les Bassins des Lumieres guide
Les Eyzies (Dordogne)
Les Eyzies is a small traditional town, within easy reach of many of the most important prehistoric monuments of the Vezere Valley See Les Eyzies guide
Les Jardins d'eau (Dordogne)
The Jardins d'eau in Carsac-Aillac is a stunning water garden with a lovely water labyrinth. See Les Jardins d'eau guide
Les Jardins de Cadiot (Dordogne)
The Jardins de Cadiot is a pretty garden in the Dordogne Valley near to Sarlat. See Les Jardins de Cadiot guide
Les Jardins de l'Imaginaire (Dordogne)
The Jardins de l'Imaginaire is a lovely contemporary garden in the Dordogne town of Terrasson. See Les Jardins de l'Imaginaire guide
Les Jardins de Sardy (Dordogne)
The Jardins de Sardy to the wet of Bergerac are one of our favourite gardens to visit in the region See Les Jardins de Sardy guide
Lescun (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
The village of Lescun is close to the Cirque de Lescun and other scenic highlights in the western pyrenees See Lescun guide
Lesparre-Medoc (Gironde)
A small town in Medoc, at Lesparre-Medoc you can see the remains of a medieval tower See Lesparre-Medoc guide
Libourne (Gironde)
Not generally considered as a travel destination, we found the center of Libourne to be quite interesting to explore See Libourne guide
Limeuil (Dordogne)
Limeuil is classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France, and has a popular river beach where the Vezere and Dordogne rivers join See Limeuil guide
Mareuil-en-Perigord (Dordogne)
The village of Mareuil in Mareuil-en-Perigord was one of the four baronies of the Perigord and its castle can be visited in the summer. See Mareuil-en-Perigord guide
Margaux (Gironde)
The village and region here are known worldwide because of the prestigious wines from Chateau Margaux See Margaux guide
Marmande (Lot-et-Garonne)
The town of Marmande is not usually visited by tourists but if you are passing be sure to stop and take a look See Marmande guide
Mauvezin d'Armagnac (Landes)
Mauvezin d'Armagnac is a very small village in the Landes with good examples of the local styles of architecture See Mauvezin d'Armagnac guide
Mezin (Lot-et-Garonne)
The small town of Mezin has a charming central market square with a fortified church See Mezin guide
Mimizan (Landes)
The resort at Mimizan Plage is a popular destination with several kilometres of sandy beaches See Mimizan guide
Miramont-de-Guyenne (Lot-et-Garonne)
Miramont is slightly removed from the tourist areas; visit on Monday when the market takes place if possible. See Miramont-de-Guyenne guide
Molieres (Dordogne)
Molieres is small but perhaps the best example of an unspoiled bastide town in the region. See Molieres guide
Moliets (Landes)
Moliets is one of the more recently established resorts on the Atlantic coast, very popular with families See Moliets guide
Monbazillac (Dordogne)
Monbazillac is home to the Chateau de Monbazillac, famous producer of sweet white wines See Monbazillac guide
Monflanquin (Lot-et-Garonne)
Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, the 13th century bastide town of Monflanquin has an attractive arcaded central square See Monflanquin guide
Monpazier (Dordogne)
Monpazier is an exceptional 13th century bastide town, among the most beautiful villages in France. See Monpazier guide
Monsegur (Gironde)
The bastide town of Monsegur, in the Dropt Valley, has a substantial part of its original fortifications intact See Monsegur guide
Mont-de-Marsan (Landes)
Not usually thought of as a tourist destination, Mont-de-Marsan has some interesting monuments and attractive river scenery and merits a visit when you are in the region See Mont-de-Marsan guide
Montalivet (Gironde)
The resort of Montaliver has a 12 kilometre beach, and has been popular since the 19th century See Montalivet guide
Montcaret (Dordogne)
At Montcaret you can visit the archaeological site of a Roman villa to see ancient mosaics See Montcaret guide
Montferrand-du-Perigord (Dordogne)
The pretty little village of Montferrand-du-Perigord is in a particularly scenic area and has a traditional market hall See Montferrand-du-Perigord guide
Montignac (Dordogne)
Best known for being close to Lascaux caves, the small town of Montignac is also very attractive See Montignac guide
Musée d'Aquitaine (Gironde)
The musée d'Aquitaine has an interesting collection relating to Bordeaux since prehistoric times. See Musée d'Aquitaine guide
Musée des Beaux Arts (Gironde)
The Musée des Beaux Arts of Bordeaux has an interesting collection of fine art including works by Renoir and Rubens See Musée des Beaux Arts guide
Musee National de Prehistoire (Dordogne)
The Musee National de Prehistoire in Les Eyzies contains one of the most complete collections relating to prehistory in France. See Musee National de Prehistoire guide
Mussidan (Dordogne)
Mussidan is a small town on the confluence of the rivers Isle and Crempse in the Dordogne. See Mussidan guide
Navarrenx (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Navarrenx is a traditional fortified French bastide town in the western pyrenees See Navarrenx guide
Nerac (Lot-et-Garonne)
The quiet town of Nerac in the southern Lot-et-Garonne is ideally visited on Saturday, market day See Nerac guide
Neuvic sur l'Isle (Dordogne)
Neuvic is a small town with a chateau, the Chateau de Neuvic which is open for visits in the summer. See Neuvic sur l'Isle guide
Nontron (Dordogne)
Nontron is a quiet town within the Perigord-Limousin Regional Natural Park to the north of the Dordogne See Nontron guide
Oloron-Sainte-Marie (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
There are several sights of interest in Oloron-Saint-Marie including a picturesque section of river See Oloron-Sainte-Marie guide
Orthez (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
The 13th century stone bridge across the river is the highlight of your visit to Orthez See Orthez guide
Parc Mauresque (Gironde)
The Parc Mauresque is a large parc and garden in the heart of the resort of Arcachon See Parc Mauresque guide
Pau (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
The large town of Pau is well known for the views from the belvedere that cover a large section of Pyrenees mountains See Pau guide
Pauillac (Gironde)
The small town of Pauillac is best known for the surrounding wine chateaux such as Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, Chateau Latour and Chateau Mouton Rothschild See Pauillac guide
Paunat (Dordogne)
Paunat is a pretty village with a large abbey-church in the Dordogne. See Paunat guide
Pellegrue (Gironde)
Pellegrue is a very small village but well worth exploring when you are visiting this part of the Dropt Valley See Pellegrue guide
Penne d'Agenais (Lot-et-Garonne)
The street up through the historic centre of Penne d'Agenais leads you to the imposing, if quite recent, basilica on the hill. See Penne d'Agenais guide
Perigueux (Dordogne)
One of our favourite towns in the Dordogne, Perigueux has an imposing byzantine cathedral and an extensive medieval old town to explore See Perigueux guide
Perigueux cathedral (Dordogne)
The cathedral in Perigueux combines roman and byzantine elements to create a most unusual - and impressive - building See Perigueux cathedral guide
Plazac (Dordogne)
The village of Plazac is very small but well worth exploring, and well placed to discover many local highlights See Plazac guide
Port de Biganos (Gironde)
The port at Biganos is surrounded by pretty cabins in painted colours See Port de Biganos guide
Port de Larros (Gironde)
The Port de Larros is a traditional oyster village on the Bassin d'Arcachon See Port de Larros guide
Poudenas (Lot-et-Garonne)
The scenic village of Poudenas has a bridge across the small river and a castle with large gardens to visit See Poudenas guide
Prats-du-Perigord (Dordogne)
Prats-du-Perigord is a small village with an impressive fortified church in the south-east of the Dordogne department See Prats-du-Perigord guide
Pujols (Lot-et-Garonne)
The small village of Pujols manages to squeeze a great deal of character, interesting houses and lovely views for such a small village! See Pujols guide
Puymirol (Lot-et-Garonne)
Not far from Agen, the small town of Puymirol has a good number of interesting medieval houses in its old town See Puymirol guide
Riberac (Dordogne)
Riberac, a quiet and traditional town, is well known for the large market held here each Friday See Riberac guide
Saint Vincent de Cosse (Dordogne)
Saint Vincent de Cosse is a charming village with some beautiful houses and rural architecture. See Saint Vincent de Cosse guide
Saint-Amand-de-Coly (Dordogne)
The village of Saint-Amand-de-Coly is one of the prettiest in the Dordogne, and also well placed s a base if you are exploring the region See Saint-Amand-de-Coly guide
Saint-Astier (Dordogne)
Saint Astier is a small town in the Dordogne with an attractive riverside setting. See Saint-Astier guide
Saint-Avit-Senieur (Dordogne)
Saint-Avit-Senieur is dominated by the substantial abbey ruins in the centre of the village See Saint-Avit-Senieur guide
Saint-Cyprien (Dordogne)
Saint-Cyprien village has a very picturesque historic centre and lovely views across the Dordogne region See Saint-Cyprien guide
Saint-Emilion (Gironde)
Saint-Emilion is an exceptionally scenic town, and most unusual in being listed as a UNESCO heritage site See Saint-Emilion guide
Saint-Geniès (Dordogne)
Saint-Geniès is a traditional Dordogne village around a small castle and church See Saint-Geniès guide
Saint-Jean-de-Cole (Dordogne)
Saint-Jean-de-Cole is a small but very pretty village with a nice church and beautiful riverside setting See Saint-Jean-de-Cole guide
Saint-Jean-de-Luz (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
A long established beach resort, Saint-Jean-de-Luz also has a lively and popular town centre to explore See Saint-Jean-de-Luz guide
Saint-Jean-de-Luz church (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
The church of Saint John the Baptist in Saint-Jean-de-Luz has a remarkable interior with a baroque altar and tiered balconies See Saint-Jean-de-Luz church guide
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
The small village of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port has a long established role on one of the important pulgrimage routes across France See Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port guide
Saint-Justin (Landes)
Saint-Justin is a peaceful bastide town in the Landes department with an authentic medieval historic centre See Saint-Justin guide
Saint-Leon-sur-Vezere (Dordogne)
In the heart of the UNESCO listed Vézère Valley, the village of Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère is one of the loveliest in the Dordogne See Saint-Leon-sur-Vezere guide
Saint-Palais (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Saint-Palais is a small town on the Bidouze river in the historic Navarre region of south-west France See Saint-Palais guide
Saint-Pee-sur-Nivelle (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle is a small basque village with a popular leisure lake See Saint-Pee-sur-Nivelle guide
Saint-Pompon (Dordogne)
Saint-Pompon, France is a small village to the south of the Dordogne department with an attractive historic centre See Saint-Pompon guide
Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc (Gironde)
While Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc would not be considered a tourist destination, you might like to stop and admire the church when you are passing See Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc guide
Sainte-Colombe-en-Bruilhois (Lot-et-Garonne)
Sainte-Colombe-en-Bruilhois is a fortified village with a church on a hilltop west of Agen See Sainte-Colombe-en-Bruilhois guide
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande (Gironde)
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, on the Dordogne river west of Bergerac, has an attractive medieval centre with several houses of interest See Sainte-Foy-la-Grande guide
Salies-de-Bearn (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
The small town of Salies-de-Bearn is a pleasure to explore, and a nice place to visit when you are passing through the region See Salies-de-Bearn guide
Salignac-Eyvigues (Dordogne)
The small town of Salignac-Eyvigues in the Dordogne has several places of interest including a 14th century house and a castle See Salignac-Eyvigues guide
Sare (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Sare is one of several traditional Basque towns in the western Pyrenees, with lots of houses in the local architectural style See Sare guide
Sarlat (Dordogne)
Sarlat is the historic capital of the region, and perhaps the most remarkable and intact historic town in France. Highly recommended! See Sarlat guide
Sarrance (Pyreees-Atlantiques)
The small village of Sarrance is in the valley of the Gave d'Aspe and has an interesting church to visit See Sarrance guide
Sauveterre church of Saint-André (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
The church of Saint-André in Sauveterre is an interesting and charming roman style church built in the 12th century See Sauveterre church of Saint-André guide
Sauveterre-de-Bearn (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
The view from the terrace in front of the church in Sauveterre-de-Béarn is one of our favourites in the Basque Pyrenees region See Sauveterre-de-Bearn guide
Sauveterre-de-Guyenne (Gironde)
The layout of the town of Sauveterre-de-Guyenne still follows its original medieval plan almost exactly See Sauveterre-de-Guyenne guide
Siorac-en-Perigord (Dordogne)
Siorac-en-Perigord is a peaceful village close to the main sights of the Dordogne. See Siorac-en-Perigord guide
Sorges (Dordogne)
Sorges is a village in the Dordogne renowned for its truffles and has an ecomuseum dedicated to the history and cultivation of truffles. See Sorges guide
Soulac-sur-Mer (Gironde)
Soulac-sur-Mer is a long established beach resort at the north of the Medoc peninsula See Soulac-sur-Mer guide
Terrasson (Dordogne)
The quiet town of Terrasson in the north of the department is best known for the extensive Gardens of the Imagination See Terrasson guide
The Abri Cro Magnon (Dordogne)
The Abri Cro-Magnon is an information centre built at the site of the first discovery of Cro-Magnon man - our ancestors. See The Abri Cro Magnon guide
The Grotte du Grand Roc (Dordogne)
The Grotte du Grand Roc is a beautiful natural cave system in the Dordogne. See The Grotte du Grand Roc guide
The Jardin de la Ferme Fleurie (Dordogne)
The Jardin de la Ferme Fleurie is a colourful garden in the Dordogne valley near La Roque Gageac. See The Jardin de la Ferme Fleurie guide
The Jardins de l'Albarede (Dordogne)
The Jardins de l'Albarede is an attractive garden surrounded by wooded hills in the Dordogne department. See The Jardins de l'Albarede guide
The Subterranean Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean (Charente)
The Monolithic Subterranean Church of Saint-Jean in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is a magnificent underground church hewn from the rock. See The Subterranean Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean guide
Thiviers (Dordogne)
Thiviers is a very typical Dordogne market town, best known for the foie gras produced in the surrounding countryside See Thiviers guide
Tournon d'Agenais (Lot-et-Garonne)
The steep streets of Tournon d'Agenais lead you around the historic centre of one of our favourite villages in central Lot-et-Garonne See Tournon d'Agenais guide
Tourtoirac (Dordogne)
The small village of Tourtoirac has a church and river walk as well as a cave system to visit See Tourtoirac guide
Tremolat (Dordogne)
Trémolat is a very small but attractive village, close to the scenic highlight at the Cingle de Tremolat which has far-reaching views across the river See Tremolat guide
Urval (Dordogne)
Urval is a pretty village with an ancient communal bread oven and fortified church. See Urval guide
Varaignes (Dordogne)
Varaignes is a pretty village with a castle at its centre. The castle is home to a museum of textiles and slipper making. See Varaignes guide
Vertheuil (Gironde)
In this tiny village you can see Vertheuil Abbey and also the ruins of an ancient castle See Vertheuil guide
Vezere Valley (Dordogne)
The pretty valley of the Vézère is an important region for its well preserved prehistoric settlements See Vezere Valley guide
Villamblard (Dordogne)
North of Bergerac, Villamblard is a pleasant town to discover and surrounded by attractive countryside See Villamblard guide
Villefranche-du-Perigord (Dordogne)
Surrounded by the forests that produce the famous local chestnuts, Villefranche-du-Perigord is a small and unspoiled bastide town See Villefranche-du-Perigord guide
Villeneuve de Mezin (Lot-et-Garonne)
This tiny village is just one of several in the northern Gascony region that have a fortified ancient church. See Villeneuve de Mezin guide
Villeneuve-sur-Lot (Lot-et-Garonne)
In Villeneuve-sur-Lot it is the views from th bridge across the river, the bastide square and the church that are of interest to visitors See Villeneuve-sur-Lot guide
Villereal (Lot-et-Garonne)
Villereal is one of our favourite medieval bastide towns, with an impressive wooden market hall occupying the centre of the main market square See Villereal guide
Vitrac and Vitrac Port (Dordogne)
Vitrac is a quiet village next to Vitrac Port which has a river beach and various facilities. See Vitrac and Vitrac Port guideFor more information see the Aquitaine guide
Tourist attractions to visit in Aquitaine
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Grand Sites of France
Dune du Pilat: See tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Abbaye de St Sever (monuments on French pilgrim routes)
Agen cathédrale St Caprais (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Aire sur l'Adour église St Quitterie (monuments on French pilgrim routes)
Bayonne cathédrale de Sainte-Marie (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Bazas cathédrale St Jean Baptist (monuments on French pilgrim routes)
Blaye citadelle (Vauban fortifications): See tourist guide
Bordeaux basilique Saint-Michel (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Bordeaux basilique Saint-Seurin (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Bordeaux cathédrale Saint-André (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Bordeaux Port: See tourist guide
Cussac Fort Paté (Vauban fortifications)
Eglise St Blaise (monuments on French pilgrim routes)
Eglise, Oloron-Sainte-Marie (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Fort Médoc (Vauban fortifications)
La Sauve église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes)
La Sauve Majeure abbaye (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Le-Buisson-de-Cadouin eglise abbatiale (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Mimizan clocher-porche (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Perigueux cathédrale Saint Front (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Porte St Jacques - St Jean Pied-de-Port (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Saint-Avit Eglise (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Saint-Emilion: See tourist guide
Sorde l'Abbaye - abbaye St Jean (monuments on French pilgrim routes)
Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Vezere Valley: See tourist guide
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Ainhoa: See tourist guide
Belves: See tourist guide
Beynac: See tourist guide
Domme: See tourist guide
La Bastide-Clairence: See tourist guide
La Roque-Gageac: See tourist guide
Limeuil: See tourist guide
Monflanquin: See tourist guide
Monpazier: See tourist guide
Pujols: See tourist guide
Saint-Amand-de-Coly: See tourist guide
Saint-Jean-de-Cole: See tourist guide
Saint-Leon-sur-Vezere: See tourist guide
Sare: See tourist guide
National Monuments
Abri de Cap Blanc: See tourist guide
Abri of Laugerie-Haute
Cadillac Chateau
Cave Pair-non-Pair
Chateau de Puyguilhem: See tourist guide
Decorated caves of the Vezere Valley: See tourist guide
Font-de-Gaume: See tourist guide
Montcaret Archaeological site: See tourist guide
Pey-Berland Tower
Sauve-Majeure Abbey: See tourist guide
Regional Natural Parcs
Landes de Gascogne
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Bayonne: See tourist guide
Bordeaux: See tourist guide
Monpazier: See tourist guide
Nerac: See tourist guide
Perigueux: See tourist guide
Saint-Emilion: See tourist guide
Sarlat: See tourist guide
Theme Park
Walibi Aquitaine
Towns of Art and History
Bordeaux: See tourist guide
Oloron-Sainte-Marie: See tourist guide
Perigueux: See tourist guide
Sarlat: See tourist guide
4* Towns in Bloom
Anglet: See tourist guide
Bergerac: See tourist guide
Biscarrosse: See tourist guide
Hagetmau
Mimizan: See tourist guide
Mont-de-Marsan: See tourist guide
Pau: See tourist guide
Perigueux: See tourist guide
Zoo or wildlife park
Parc zoologique de Bordeaux Pessac
Zoo d'Asson
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