Region Description
This region, which faces the Atlantic coast, is largely divided into north and south, centered on Bordeaux, which is famous for its port wine. To the north are coastal cities such as La Rochelle, and to the south is the Basque Country, centered around Bayonne. In addition to wine, you can also see Basque cuisine and culture.
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Cities in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
①Poitiers
②La Rochelle
③Bordeaux
④Pau
⑤Bayonne
⑥Biarritz
⑦St-Jean-de-Luz
①Poitiers
It is a city that is deeply connected to history, where Joan of Arc was once put on trial and where Muslims were defeated in the Battle of Poitiers. There is a church in the center of the town on a small hill, and you can see Joan of Arc in the stained glass.
[Overall rating]
★★★☆☆
[Time required]
6 h
②La Rochelle
It is a city facing the Atlantic Ocean, and a fortress with three towers remains in the harbor. The city is home to many Renaissance-style buildings, and you can learn about the journey from here to America at the museum.
[Overall rating]
★★☆☆☆
[Time required]
6 h
③Bordeaux
It is the central city of this region and is located on the Garonne River, one of France’s four major rivers. The buildings of Place de la Bourse are reflected in the water’s mirrors and are beautiful, and the city center is wide and intricate, making it a pleasure to just take a stroll. The entire city is registered as a World Heritage Site as the “Port of the Moon.”
[Overall rating]
★★★★★
[Time required]
10 h
④Pau
The entire town of Pau is located on a slightly elevated location, and you can take a free gondola ride from the station. From there you can see the Pyrenees Mountains, which straddle the border with Spain. The city is also home to the castle where Henri IV was born, museums, etc., centered around wide streets, making it a great place to take a leisurely stroll while sightseeing.
[Overall rating]
★★★☆☆
[Time required]
4 h 30
⑤Bayonne
It is the central city of the Basque Country. Along the river that runs through the city, you can see buildings unique to this region with red and green window frames on the walls. The city is also famous for its chocolate, with famous shops in the city and chocolate factories on the outskirts.
[Overall rating]
★★★★☆
[Time required]
5 h
⑥Biarritz
It is a resort area on the Atlantic coast where the G20 was held in 2019. Luxury hotels line the beaches and boutiques line the streets. On the beach, you can see the Virgin Mary statue, which is a famous tourist spot, and has a statue of the Virgin Mary enshrined in the rocky area.
[Overall rating]
★★★★☆
[Time required]
5 h
⑦St-Jean-de-Luz
Like Biarritz, it is a small town with a vast beach, but like Bayonne, the cityscape has Basque architecture. It was also the town where Louis XIV held his wedding, and the mansion where he and his queen stayed still remains.
[Overall rating]
★★★☆☆
[Time required]
3 h 30
Specialty in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Port wine fields are widespread in the area around Bordeaux, and Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz in the south are famous as beaches on the Atlantic coast. Bayonne is a city that best represents the culture of the Basque region, with its distinctive buildings and food. It is said that chocolate became popular in France from Bayonne, and there are many chocolate shops in the city.
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