Regional information about Aquitaine, France

Map of Aquitaine France

Aquitaine

Situated in south western France on the Atlantic coast.

Vast and varied region, mountains, plains and coast, this is also home to the wines of Bordeaux. All types of industry, market, cereal, wine, gas and petrol.

Historically important and independent from France for many centuries.


Regional capital : Bordeaux


Departments / Counties of Aquitaine

Number Departement Capital
24 Dordogne Périgueux
33 Gironde Bordeaux
40 Landes Mont de Marsan
64 Pyrénées Atlantiques Pau
47 Lot et Garonne Agen

Art, artistes, artisan, handcraft

Gites, Bed and breakfast, Chambres hotes

Les Granges de Montanty

Just five kilometres from ROCAMADOUR, les Granges de Montanty are an ideal stopping place on the routes made famous by Saint Jacques de Compostelle.

The Dordogne

A selection of self-catering gites villas or cottages, bed and breakfasts accommodation or Inns.

Le Branchat

Le Branchat, a charming Perigourdian farmhouse in the heart of Perigord proposes you 6 rooms for bed & breakfast, and three gites with private heated pools that can accomodate from 5 to 8 people. Large oak-beamed lounge with open fireplace, library, satellite TV. Swimming pool (6 x 12 m), bicycles, table tennis, childrens playground...
Beautifully situated in 11 acres of woods and gardens, it is an ideal base for visiting castles, bastides, caves and vineyards.

L'Aiguade

In the Landes of Aquitaine, near Dax and not too far from the sea, come and savor an exceptional environment in a superb architect house in the heart of an important park with swimming pool. Famous address privileging reception, peace, comfort and space. Exciting tourism.

Local websites

Dordogne-Périgord.com

A site full of information and a gourmet shop

Bergerac

Excellent website full of information.

Real estate, property

Tourisme, travel, information

Visit Aquitaine

Execellent site with much information

Universities, colleges, schools