Nouvelle-Aquitaine
France
Popular cities in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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
- Cité du Vin
- St. Michael Basilica
- Place de la Victoire
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
- Biarritz Aquarium
- Biarritz Lighthouse
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
- Vieux Port
- Tour St. Nicolas
- Tour de la Chaine
Limoges
Known for Museums, Monuments and Natural parks
Expand your love of fine art when you see the porcelain work that this city is known for. Then tour ancient churches and unwind in flower filled gardens.
Reasons to visit
- Gare de Limoges
- Limoges Cathedral
- Adrien Dubouché National Museum
Saint-Émilion
Known for Wineries, Spas and Historical
This attractive medieval hamlet is known for its Romanesque architecture and world-class wines.
Reasons to visit
- Saint-Emilion Monolithic Church
- Saint-Émilion Bell Tower
Bayonne
Known for Shopping, Cathedrals and Cheese
Just a few miles from the busy tourist city of Biarritz, the French Basque Country’s beautifully preserved capital offers an authentic taste of Basque culture.
Reasons to visit
- Cathedral of Saint Mary of Bayonne
Cities in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Bordeaux (and vicinity)
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.
Biarritz
This stylish French coastal city is famous for its blend of laid-back beaches, surfing culture, elegant architecture and excellent dining scene.
La Rochelle
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.
