Aquitaine & Southwest France travel

You might come here just for the pleasures of the palate, from Saint-Émilion to Sauternes in the Bordeaux region, Arcachon Bay oysters, Landes foie gras, and Bayonne ham – vegans will be tempted by Itsatsu’s small cherry jams, Espelette peppers, or the black and white allure of truffles. Or you may come for the sea: the rugged coastline of the Biarritz region, the endless beach of the Côte d'Argent, with waves for surfing, and the tranquil waters of Arcachon Bay. Come for the mountains, for hiking in summer, skiing in winter, the red and white villages of the Basque Country, come for the Landes forest and its scent of resin. You will form lasting memories of the people, perhaps rugby, perhaps the ferias, and certainly the cheerful accents that sing under the sun. Discover all of our travel inspiration for Aquitaine and the south-west of France. Read more