Your travel guide to Nouvelle-Aquitaine
The largest of the 18 different administrative regions of France, Nouvelle Aquitaine was formed when the three sub-regions of Aquitaine, Poitou-Charentes and Limousin merged together. The area has a great reputation for research and innovation with several vibrant university cities within its borders including La Rochelle, Pau and Bordeaux. The region of the South West of France employs more people in the tourism and leisure industries than any other. It is easy to understand why thanks to our hoteliers’ travel guide on attractions and things to do. Live unique and unforgettable experiences during your holidays in Nouvelle Aquitaine.
NOUVELLE AQUITAINE : THE HOTELS
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Gradignan , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Bordeaux Porte du Bassin, Bordeaux South

Lège-Cap-Ferret , France
Kaze Océan,
The Originals Relais

Royan , France
The Originals Boutique,
Hotel Miramar, Royan

Tulle , France
The Originals Access,
Hotel Tulle

Saint-Junien , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Le Boeuf Rouge, Saint-Junien

Sainte-Marie-de-Ré , France
The Originals Residence,
Hotel de Ré

Sainte-Marie-de-Ré , France
Les Vignes de la Chapelle,
The Originals Relais

Dissay , France
Château de Dissay,
The Originals Collection

Vaux-sur-Mer , France
Résidence de Rohan,
The Originals Relais

Royan , France
The Originals Access,
Hotel Corinna, Royan

Ondres , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Le Lodge, Bayonne North

Chasseneuil-du-Poitou , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Alteora, Poitiers Futuroscope

Mérignac , France
The Originals Access,
Hotel Bordeaux Airport

Samazan , France
The Originals City,
Hôtel Le Relais des Deux Mers, Marmande Sud

Périgueux , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Regina, Perigueux

Bruges , France
The Originals Access,
Hotel Bordeaux Lake

Damazan , France
The Originals City,
Hotel de la Confluence, Agen West

Rochefort , France
The Originals Boutique,
Hotel Roca-Fortis, Rochefort

Saint-Palais-sur-Mer , France
The Originals Boutique,
La Villa West & Spa, Royan Beach

Vouillé , France
Château de Périgny,
The Originals Relais

Niort , France
The Originals Boutique,
Hotel La Grange, Niort

Saint-Preuil , France
Le Relais de Saint-Preuil,
The Originals Relais

Saint-Pardoux-l'Ortigier , France
Hotel Restaurant Les Coquelicots,
The Originals Relais

Bergerac , France
The Originals City,
de Bordeaux Bergerac

Sarlat-la-Canéda , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Albizia, Sarlat-la-Canéda

Bressuire , France
The Originals City,
Plume Hotel, Bressuire

Mérignac , France
The Originals City,
Hotel du Phare, Bordeaux Mérignac

Poitiers , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Continental, Poitiers

Limoges , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Saint-Martial, Limoges

Bessines-sur-Gartempe , France
The Originals City,
Hotel de France, Bessines-sur-Gartempe

Castets , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Les Bruyères, Dax North

Dax , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Les Thermes de l'Avenue, Dax

Saintes , France
The Originals City,
Hôtel des Arènes

Bordeaux , France
Hôtel Vitalparc,
The Originals Collection
NOUVELLE AQUITAINE : THE BEST CITIES
NOUVELLE AQUITAINE : BE INSPIRED
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Transports in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Getting around in Nouvelle Aquitaine once you have arrived is relatively easy. Fast train services connect all of the major cities, including Bordeaux, Pau, Bayonne, and Poitiers. Bordeaux has a handy ring road if you want to get past it and on to another destination rather than visit it. The Chavanon Viaduct in Corrèze is a spectacular road bridge on the A89. Seagoing travel can be arranged from La Rochelle, Verdon-sur-Mer, Pauillac and Bordeaux.


WHEN TO GO TO NOUVELLE AQUITAINE ?
The number of sunshine hours in Nouvelle Aquitaine is comparable with Mediterranean regions so coming in summer means you are likely to enjoy good weather. Anywhere in the Basque country enjoys warmer than average winters, too. The Pau Valley is known to have its own microclimate which means springs and autumns see lots of sun but also a higher than average amount of precipitation at these times. The Bordeaux Wine Festival is a good time to come to the area. It is held in June each year. In August, the town of Dax holds its annual Feria, another busy but enjoyable time to arrive.
WHAT TO DO IN NOUVELLE AQUITAINE ?
A large region, there is no end to the possible activities you can do in Nouvelle Aquitaine. Located in South West France, the region is diverse and please every type of travelers: nature lovers, trendy cities, amazing beaches… Nouvelle-Aquitaine has it all! Our hoteliers are the expert – follow their suggestions on what to visit, do and taste!
