Is the region too big to tour in one trip?

Usually yes — most visitors pick one area, such as the Dordogne or the Basque coast.

Yes, particularly in Dordogne and Lot-et-Garonne gîtes.

Holiday rentals in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

France's largest region runs from the Loire's edge to the Spanish border: Dordogne castles and river valleys, Bordeaux wine estates, pine forests behind long surf beaches, and the Basque coast around Biarritz.

1 published property in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Villa€835 / night

Villa Naya Havre de paix avec piscine intérieure

Ayherre, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Au bout d'un chemin privé, en lisière de forêt, sans vis-à-vis et vue Pyrénées. Son atout rare : piscine intérieure chauffée toute l'année avec bar, TV et son. Dehors : cuisine extérieure quatre à pizza/BBQ/plancha, pergola couverte, billard, baby-foot, pétanque. Dedans : tout éq

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Key towns and areas

Bordeaux
Biarritz
Sarlat-la-Canéda
La Rochelle
Bayonne
Périgueux

Accommodation types

Gîtes
Villas
Holiday homes
Cottages
Chambres d'hôtes

Trip ideas and things to do

Canoe the Dordogne beneath Beynac and La Roque-Gageac
Taste and tour the Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion vineyards
Surf and walk the Basque coast around Biarritz

Practical and seasonal information

Getting there: Bordeaux is about two hours from Paris by TGV; Bordeaux, Biarritz and La Rochelle all have airports.
When to go: June and September are warm without the August crowds; the Dordogne is lovely in spring.

Frequently asked questions

Is the region too big to tour in one trip?: Usually yes — most visitors pick one area, such as the Dordogne or the Basque coast.
Are pools common?: Yes, particularly in Dordogne and Lot-et-Garonne gîtes.

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