The Historic Town of Saint-Émilion
Saint-Émilion is a remarkable place with evidence of human settlement since prehistoric times. Since the introduction of viticulture by the Romans in the...
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Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
Red-tiled roofs, steep cobbled streets and a typically French town square lined with linden trees, no wonder it’s one of the best-known and...
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The Town of Cognac
Walk around the old town: here the narrow streets are a mix of narrow medieval timber framed houses that once housed the workers...
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Châtelaillon-Plage – a family-friendly beach resort in the Charente-Maritime
The main attraction here is the beach – two-and-a-half kilometres long, it is largely protected by the Ile de Ré to the north...
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La Rochelle – tourist attractions and things to do in this historic town
La Rochelle is one of France’s loveliest coastal towns. Its historic port is beautifully preserved with a quayside that bustles with boats small...
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Tourist attractions and beaches in sunny Royan
Once a chic seaside resort of beautiful Belle Époque architecture, it was flattened in January 1945 by Allied bombing. This attack appears to...
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Arcachon – one of the French Atlantic coast’s most popular resorts
Arcachon, situated in a bay – ‘Bassin d’Arcachon’ – is one of the gems of the French Atlantic coast. Its mix of beach,...
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Cap Ferret – wonderfully unspoilt and beautiful
Cap Ferret in the Aquitaine, like Ile-de-Ré further north, is where cool French folk and celebrities come to holiday – it’s been called...
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Hossegor – a tranquil holiday resort
This charming resort has always attracted artists, notably writers, and also boasts some fine architecture. The houses you see here are in the so-called...
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La Baule — stylish holiday resort in a beautiful bay
In the early part of the 20th century the French Atlantic resort of La Baule was an upmarket tourist destination that attracted the...
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