Aquitaine is a region of contrasts and holidays in Aquitaine reflect this diversity. The Côte d'Argent with over 60 miles of sandy beaches and numerous resorts, among them Archachon, Soulac-sur-Mer, Biarritz, and Guéthary, to the forests and tarns of the Pyrénées National Park, the vineyards of Bordeaux, and the unique culture of the Basque country.
Add to this the vast number of castles and château, the waterways and interesting towns and villages of the region, never forgetting the famous Lascaux cave with its extensive Palaeolithic art.
To really get a a feeling for the Basque tradition and way of life, leave your Bayonne hotels
and walk through the capital of the French Basque country with its red and green shuttered riverside buildings and the pedestrianised streets of Grand Bayonne
around the Cathedral Sainte-Marie.
Mention Bordeaux and one's thoughts at first turn to the quality wines produced in the 1000 sq km area around the
city, rather than to the city itself. However,the city of Bordeaux boasts a magnificent 18th century centre and an
interesting water-front with Classical facades. Some 50,000 university students ensure a vibrant night-life, ensuring that the young particularly will enjoy their holidays in Aquitaine.
An 18 hole golf course would seem an odd claim to fame but in the case of the town of Pau, theirs was the first in continental Europe, a legacy of its popularity with the English throughout
the nineteen century. An odd claim maybe, but an ideal course for golfing holidays with a little history.
The town provides stunning vistas of the Pyrénées mountains. The
Château de Pau is the town's main visitor sight.
![]() | CAMPING CÔTE D'ARGENT, Hourtin Plage If you like spending time in the great outdoors, Camping La Cote d'Argent offers you plenty of options. Situated in the midst of a beautiful pine forest, it offers good facilities including a fine pool complex with a host of waterslides. The parc is also just 300m from a sandy beach where surfboards are available for hire, should you want to enjoy the huge Atlantic rollers. A variety of watersports are also available at France's largest fresh water lake, which is around ten minutes away... |
![]() | CAMPING LA RIVE, Biscarrosse A watersports paradise in an unspoiled forest setting, this is a superb choice for lovers of outdoor activities. This parc is set amongst acres of the famous Landaise Forests. Apart from boasting one of the best lakeside beaches in the South West and being awarded the prestigious La Clef Verte award, the owner has created a superb water park, which includes a wave pool, jacuzzi, spa and massage water beds, all under a retractable dome roof. You can also indulge in a spot of tennis, archery... |


