Top Things to do in Aquitaine
Top Hotels in Aquitaine
- 1. Best Western Premier Hotel Bayonne Etche-Ona
- 2. Staycity Aparthotel Bordeaux City Centre
- 3. Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux Centre
- 4. Hotel Le B d'Arcachon
- 5. Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux
- 6. Radisson Blu Hotel Bordeaux
- 7. Le Boutique Hotel & Spa
- 8. Le Regina Biarritz Hotel & Spa - MGallery Collection
- 9. Le Windsor Grande Plage Biarritz
- 10. Vitalparc
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Aquitaine, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Discover the best top things to do in Aquitaine, France including Cave of Font-de-Gaume, La Grande Dune du Pilat, La Cote des Basques, Grotte de La Verna, Les Jardins du Manoir d’Eyrignac, Plage d'Hendaye, Reserve Naturelle de l'Etang de Cousseau, Jardin Public, Bambousaie de La Roque-Gageac, Sentier du Littoral.
Restaurants in Aquitaine
1. Cave of Font-de-Gaume
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 764 reviews
The Font-de-Gaume cave is a marvellous example of prehistoric art from the Madgalenian period with a truly remarkable group of polychrome wall paintings and engravings. For reasons of conservation, the number of visitors is limited to 180 each day with a maximum of 12 people per group. Cave of the Vezere valley designated world heritage site by UNESCO. Open: > 15th May to 15th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. > 16th September to 14th May: from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Last visit at 4 p.m. Open in accordance with conservation necessities. Closed: > Saturdays. > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 7,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Reviewed By wanderingwanda855 - Berkeley, United States
We visited on Sunday, October 13, 2019 and we arrived at 7:30 a.m., two hours before the ticket window opened at 9:30 a.m. It was dark and cool (but not cold) and we got seats #3 and #4. By 9:30 a.m., only about 15 of the 30 available seats where taken, which was surprising given all the posts indicating a much higher early turnout. Perhaps because it was after peak tourist season (?). One important note is the cave is closed on Saturdays. On the Sunday we visited, they were going to allow up to 70 people to enter the Font-de-Gaume cave that day and up to 25 people into Les Combarelles. They were only offering tours in French all day for both caves. However, because the first 9-10 people in line were English speakers, they ended up changing the first tour from French to English. For our French tour of Les Combarelles in the afternoon, there were only 5 people and the two French-speaking guests in the group agreed to allow the tour guide to do the tour in both French and English, which was nice of them and helpful for us. Font de Gaume has polychromatic cave paintings while Les Combarelles has etchings, so they are very different - both are worthwhile. Since we had several hours between the two tours, we visited Le village de la Madeleine, the remains of a troglodyte and medieval village to the north, which was also interesting and worthwhile.
2. La Grande Dune du Pilat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,264 reviews
The highest dune in Europe, a unique landscape with an incredible panoramic view over the ocean, forest and Arcachon Bay but also and more importantly, a living, natural space that needs to be looked after and protected. Since December 2007, the Syndicat Mixte de la Grande Dune du Pilat has been working to protect and preserve this national piece of heritage that belongs to us all. From the top of this giant (109 meters high, 2,7 kilometers long, 500 meters wide), you can see many remarkable sites of the region.
Reviewed By sandyt186 - Mold, United Kingdom
Visited while cycling through France and Spain. Parked up our bikes and walked up the dune and along the crest for magnificent panoramic views over the Gulf of Acheron, absolutely breathtaking,like something from a David Attenborough programme.The colours were startling,a real wow experience and worth the effort to climb up.
3. La Cote des Basques
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,809 reviews
Reviewed By pgnnp
To measure the full experience, get up early: between 6 and 7 am is the best time ! Depending on the tide...
4. Grotte de La Verna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 270 reviews
5. Les Jardins du Manoir d’Eyrignac
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,162 reviews
6. Plage d'Hendaye
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,619 reviews
Clearly marked swimming areas, water quality, waste management… you will know it all! With water that reaches 23ºC in the height of summer, it is a privileged spot for families who seek plenty of space and safety. It is also a good choice for novice and seasoned surfers in search of sensations. The beach attendants propose facilities such as tent and deckchair hire and beach clubs for children. The beach of Hendaye offers bathing water quality A for several years.
Reviewed By s_olli19 - Kaiserslautern, Germany
Ideal for surfing, swimming, sun bathing... Beautiful 3 km sandy beach. Good infrastructure. Ideal for family.
7. Reserve Naturelle de l'Etang de Cousseau
8. Jardin Public
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,078 reviews
Reviewed By -MyLifeOfTravel- - Steamboat Springs, United States
Lovely gardens, water features, and a botanic graden tucked away in the back. Large pecan tree and great views of some of the original Maisons built in Boredaux. Worth a walk through the gardens.
9. Bambousaie de La Roque-Gageac
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
In a green haven of 4 Ha, La Bambousaie La Roque-Gageac, a haven of peace and Freshness dedicated to Bamboo welcomes you every day from 12H00 to 19H00 for a visit Shaded and Free in a site that will offer a change of scenery total. At the end of your visit, you can refresh yourself at the Bar de la Bambousaie which offers until the night (closing around 21-24h according to period) in addition to ice cream and nibbles, a map of over 80 varieties of beer and wine and cocktails. See you soon at La Bambousaie ...
Reviewed By WWAJB - Maidenhead, United Kingdom
We visited with our children 14, 12 and 10. It was a welcome retreat from the heat and busy streets. The children (and we) were fascinated by the bamboo which was quite extensive and interestingly laid out. With no entry cost, this was an excellent place to visit and we could have spend an hour wandering around.
10. Sentier du Littoral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 627 reviews
From Bidart to Hendaye via Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the path of the coast is a easy hike allowing the discovery of exceptional panoramas. This path of a little more than 20 kilometers browses the coast of Bidart until Hendaye via Saint-Jean-de-Luz and by following the Basque Corniche of Urrugne.
