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Aquitaine |
AquitaineAquitaine’s vast stretch of coastline only seems to compete in most visitors’ minds these days with the pull of the Dordogne and, for those interested in wine, the lure of Bordeaux.Undoubtedly these three attractions are the crown jewels of the region but other gems such as the Basque country and the Landes regional park shouldn’t be dismissed too quickly. This region doesn’t lend itself well to a daily touring holiday, as if you don’t want to stay in the countryside, the sights are too spread out to zip round in 24 hour chunks with overnight stops. If you wish to tour, try and narrow your choices to two or possibly three areas, choose a base in each and stay a couple of days. The rivers in the region are all reasonably safe for older families and novices to try a variety of water based sports under proper professional supervision. |