Aquitaine - the south of France in all its splendor: kilometers of sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast and sparkling peaks of the Pyrenees, the famous Bordeaux wines and truffle fields, the endless forests of Gascony and the highest sand dune in Europe - in short, there is something to occupy yourself with a traveler with any requests. A universal surprise in the casket, Aquitaine will come to you exactly the side that will surprise and fascinate and make you come back here again.
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Territory
Aquitaine is the third largest region in France with a territory of 41 thousand square kilometers. Here, almost three million inhabitants, 70% of whom live in cities, so rural landscapes here are more than enough for one urban country. Aquitaine is divided into five departments: the Dordogne, the Gironde, the Lot-i-Garonne, the Land and the Atlantic Pyrenees. The heart of the region is the central department of the Gironde, and its center is the famous city of Bordeaux.
How to get to Aquitaine
In Aquitaine, four airports: Bordeaux-Mérignac, Biarritz, Po-Pyrenees and Bergerac - Dordogne - Perigord. There are no direct scheduled flights from Russia to the region. You can choose a flight with a transfer such airlines as Air France or Ryanair, as well as fly to Paris and from there get to Aquitaine by domestic flights. From Paris to Bordeaux, fly no more than 1 hour, on the high-speed train TGV go for 3 hours. Also on the train you can get to Nantes (4 hours), Lille (5 hours) and Brussels (6 hours).
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Climate of Aquitaine
Thanks to the location on the Atlantic coast and the Gulf Stream neighborhood is a mild Mediterranean climate. The average temperature of the winter months is + 10 - 13 degrees, in the summer the column of the thermometer rises to 23 - 25 degrees Celsius. In Aquitaine, the average amount of rainfall, uniform drop-out during the year: sufficient for the lush green vegetation and prosperity of the wine industry, while there are no annoying many days of autumn rains. In Bordeaux, for example, as many as 2,200 hours of sunshine per year!
Beaches of Aquitaine
In Aquitaine, 250 kilometers of beaches of the Atlantic coast, along with additional five hundred on the shores of lakes and rivers. Conditionally they can be divided into four zones, each of which has its own charm and offers a variety of options for coastal recreation.
- Le Médoc is a triangular promontory stretching to the north and west of Bordeaux. An ideal place for a relaxed beach nedoledelyanya with an emphasis on naturalness and primitive wild beauty.
- Le Bassin d'Arcachon - the "inner sea", fed simultaneously by the Atlantic, underground springs and rains, once the famous winter resort of France. Here the Spanish and Russian nobility loved to relax, as well as representatives of international bohemia. The atmosphere of the former grandeur in the decline here will attract the nature of the romantic and philosophical warehouse.
- the coast of Land (Les Landes) - "Silver Coast" of the early 20th century, now - a surfer's paradise. Add to this the beaches that go beyond the horizon line with the perfect sand and the vicinity of the golf courses and casino
- La Côte Basque - the most picturesque beaches in their diversity: the sandy coastline is continually interrupted by rocks, cliffs, bays and bays. Here is the famous Biarritz - "the king of beaches and the beach of kings", a bright lantern for the great moth-mummers from the world. The most famous French thalassotherapy centers are located on the Basque Coast,
Kitchen of Aquitaine
Speaking about Aquitaine cuisine, it is necessary to start not with dishes, but with drinks. The wine here is all over the head.
National cuisine is distinguished by seafood (and especially oysters of Arcachon Bay), cheeses and famous Perigord black truffles, dedicated to the annual festival in Sórze . There also a truffle market is held every year, where fabulous money is given for these rare mushrooms . Bayon's cheese ham, which ripens in special rooms for a whole year bym climate is known since the 17th century, and its finest slices are always present on the tables of Aquitaine . Basque Coast is known for its airy desserts (as usual, and it is dedicated to a festival) . And of course, it is impossible not to mention the delicacy foie gras!
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Aquitaine
Fans of ancient history will be interested in visiting the Paleolithic Caves of the Weser Valley in Perigora, including the famous cave Lasko, the "Sistine Chapel of the Prehistoric World" "With its fantastic multi-color images made about 400 thousand years ago.
Numerous medieval castles are scattered throughout Aquitaine, from the foot of the Pyrenees to the Medoc coast. Some are not only architectural monuments, but also wineries, thanks to which you can easily combine cravings for history and interest in wine production. Finally, you can just enjoy the modest charm of the quietest Aquitaine villages.
Nature lovers will appreciate cycling, horseback riding and hiking in the region, and fans of outdoor activities will be able to raft on a canoe calm Big Leire or the boiling mountain rivers of the Pyrenees.
Surfers will test the boards for strength on the giant waves of the Landa coast (here you can practice surfing under the kite), and those who are eager for relaxation will receive their th portion of wraps and massages in thalassotherapy centers Photo of Aquitaine (48)