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Nouvelle-Aquitaine, new sensation

Welcome to Nouvelle-Aquitaine!
Head off for a trek through Painters' Valley, indulge in oysters on Port de La Côtinière, surf the waves on the Basque Coast...
Jump on a train and just en-joy.

Discover our flagship destinations in the four corners of the region. Strong, varied, lively identities that invite you to savour the art of living in the south-west in a preserved natural setting.

  • Bordeaux
  • From the port of the moon to the gates of the vineyards
  • Cognac
  • The art of living is distilled in a thousand ways
  • Atlantic coast
  • 720 km of coastline and heritage treasures
  • Limoges
  • The excellence of a know-how over the centuries
  • Pau - Pyrenees
  • The mountain of Henri IV, between heritage and terroir
  • Pays Basque
  • From the beach to the mountains, a culture to discover
  • Dordogne Valley
  • At the source of humanity
  • Practical information
  • From transport to labels, everything to prepare your stay

750 km of coastline, five Regional Nature Parks, a National Park and two Marine Nature Parks... not to mention protected areas and nature reserves, stimulate all your senses in Nouvelle-Aquitaine! Whether you delight in a stroll along Marais Poitevin canals or spend a night under the stars in a refuge in the Pyrénées, the great outdoors forever offers something new to feel, to see, to touch, to taste and to hear.

© F. ROCH - CRTNA
Nouvelle-Aquitaine's wide, open spaces
Nouvelle-Aquitaine's wide, open spaces

Leave your car in the garage! Let's journey by train! Some 34 lines criss-cross Nouvelle-Aquitaine and encourage this low-carbon travel mode. In short, La Rochelle's 90 minutes from Poitiers and 2h30 from Bordeaux; Brive's 71 minutes from Limoges and 52 from Périgueux; Limoges is 2 hours from Poitiers; Pau's 1h15 from Bayonne and 2h08 from Bordeaux... Perfect for discovering the region's towns and many visitor sites.

© Loic Lagarde-CRTNA
On the programme: Unesco sites, museums, restaurants
The must-see places in New Aquitaine accessible by train

We can't wait to enjoy the Rugby World Cup in the homeland of the oval ball! Until kick-off on 8 September, you can zoom down ski slopes, tackle Atlantic waves and pedal off with the wind in your hair along bikeways...

© CRTNA / Alizée CAUDRON
A huge playground for self-improvement
A sports destination

Whether you love good food, are a fan of old stones or totally addicted to sports activities, Nouvelle-Aquitaine invites you to enjoy endless experiences. Discover our selection. But, there's much more to come!

  • Being dazzled :
  • Unesco sites
  • 15 sublime sites to see and review.
  • Breathing:
  • Hikes in the open air
  • To reach the GR, think of the TER!
  • Observe:
  • The know-how
  • Art and materials...
  • Treat yourself:
  • Gourmet routes
  • One flavor always hides another!
  • Be surprised:
  • At the bend in the vineyards
  • Make your taste buds travel.
  • Lifting the foot:
  • The Bike Routes
  • Three of the great European routes.

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