Aquitaine with its 5 departments; Dordogne, Gironde, Landes, Lot-et-Garonne, Pyr?n?es-Atlantiques.
Weather: There are two separate climates in Aquitaine. The coast is mild, with the Gulf stream to keep it warm. Inland the weather is a touch more extreme and variable, with short winters than can get very cold (lows of about -14?C), scorching heat-waves in summer and enough rain to keep the countryside lush and green. Generally, though, the summers in Aquitaine are reliably warm and sunny.
The Region: This huge and diverse region has a wealth of very different sights, cultures and cuisines to explore. There is plenty of variety to keep you occupied; from the rolling hills, medieval ch?teaux, prehistoric caves and rivers of the Dordogne, to the pine-covered sandy terrain of the Landes - the largest forest in Europe - and the endless stretch of sandy beach and dramatic sea which goes all the way down the Atlantic side of this region, down to the Pyr?n?es-Atlantiques. There is some great skiing to be had in the pyrenees during the winter, however this remote area is also beautiful to explore in summer.
Bordeaux is the capital of Aquitaine, and is a cosmopolitan and lively city, with majestic old buildings and glamorous shops. It has been an important town for centuries, and played a significant role in the Napoleonic wars, when cannons were shipped from forges all over the region, down the rivers to Bordeaux, where the battle ships were waiting to go to war.
The surrounding Area, and all the way back along the Dordogne river, is covered in vineyards. A trip to Bordeaux is not complete without a wine tasting at one of the famous chateaux, but this whole region is splattered with important wine regions, and the smaller ones, like the dessert wine of Monbazillac near Bergerac, should not be overlooked.
Further south, the beaches near Biarritz are the home of World-class surfing contests, which are incredible to watch, or head in land for more rural adventures.
Gastronomy: Aquitaine is extremely rich in gastronomic tradition. Oysters and other seafood are everywhere you look on the coast, while other areas such as P?rigord, are famous for foie gras, duck, confit, walnuts and walnut oil, and the famous P?rigordian black truffle. Fresh water fish and wild game (deer, wild boar and birds) are also important features of this region’s culinary landscape, along with little soft goat cheeses (cab?cou) in the north and the hard mountain cheeses and Basque cr?me brul?e of the Pyrenees. Everything is always washed down with plenty of local red wine.
French Property Site - Your complete guide to French property for sale and holidays in France. http://www.frenchpropertysite.com
whole house cleaning Deerfield ..Fancy holidaying somewhere unusual? How about a 7 day tornado... Read More
Orlando is calling to you and your family to come... Read More
Made famous by Revolutionary events, infamous by cold winters, and... Read More
The largest barrier island on the Atlantic coast between New... Read More
Sea Pines Plantation ? The Pearl of Hilton Head IslandHilton... Read More
In November, 2004, my wife Terry and I visited Paris... Read More
Disneyland became the very definition of a theme park and... Read More
Cozumel has something to suit the tastes and budgets of... Read More
Planning a Tropical vacation full of lush jungles, secluded beaches,... Read More
The DeLaunay House, located 185 N. Pioneer in Ashland is... Read More
When I was young, family vacations with my parents consisted... Read More
Today, we as travelers have a ton of options to... Read More
Enjoy your own luxurious lifestyle in our beautifully furnished, air... Read More
An Award Winning Vacation, Golf, Tennis and Beach ResortIf you... Read More
Italy is a popular vacation destination for families because it... Read More
Work-rate, health and even personal relationships may be affected if... Read More
Car rental insurance has to be one of the most... Read More
Vancouver will receive a lot of attention as the 2010... Read More
Did you know that staying in a vacation cabin rental... Read More
Just drive out to one of these delightful wine estates... Read More
Sunscape The Beach Punta Cana is located on the north... Read More
Many vacation spots purport to offer true relaxation, but upon... Read More
Five Affordable World Travel Destinations Locations That Offer... Read More
Visiting the best Orlando timeshare resorts: a report on my... Read More
If you are thinking about renting a condo in the... Read More
home cleaning services Des Plaines ..Timeshare presentations are tricky animals. They can either be an... Read More
The largest barrier island on the Atlantic coast between New... Read More
If your vacation time is coming up and you are... Read More
Before finding the answer to this dilemma, let's take an... Read More
Because many people want to live in or near Lake... Read More
Today, we as travelers have a ton of options to... Read More
For many decades Gatlinburg has been a favorite resort getaway... Read More
Maui is one of the islands found in Hawaii. It... Read More
Miraflores is the turistic district of Lima. The main hotels... Read More
Going away on a vacation brings numerous benefits. It refreshes... Read More
Stay a week or stay a lifetime, the Emerald Coast... Read More
Making the decision to dive into the world of timeshares... Read More
More often than not, a person will base his or... Read More
RV rental vacations aren't cheap, but they do contain loads... Read More
Following the horrendous events on Boxing Day 2005 The Maldives... Read More
Three major cascades at Havasu Creek create a landscape that... Read More
Traveling with children will be a memorable event ? the... Read More
Hotels are a large component of Pigeon Forge lodging. As... Read More
Welcome to Washington, DC - The nation's capital is a... Read More
Many people believe that the first thing you should do... Read More
Just drive out to one of these delightful wine estates... Read More
Sunscape The Beach Punta Cana is located on the north... Read More
Two visits to Budapest. Two apartments, walking distance from downtown.... Read More
Gatlinburg has a small but thriving community of property owners.... Read More
Lake Tahoe cabin complexes rangein size from small, six-unit, luxury... Read More
Vacation Rental |