The 10 Best Things to Do in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

With more than 50 million visitors since it opened, Futuroscope is one one of France’s most popular amusement parks and the only one of its kind in Europe. Futuroscope is the ideal place to relax in, with 60 hectares of tranquil green countryside and 25 original experiences you won't find anywhere else: films in giant format, thrill-filled attractions, 3D rides with 4D effects, games, live shows, open-air activities, and more. The spectacular theatres inside Futuroscope are gigantic sculptures and their futuristic lines blend in smoothly with the surrounding landscape. Discovery and thrills guaranteed for everyone, young and old!

Providing a loving and final home for retired British Police horses. Brantome Police Horses provides care and rehabilitation for many horses and ponies alongside donkeys, dogs, cats, sheep, goats and chickens. We are situated in the heart of the countryside, ten minutes north of Brantome, South West France. Our primary aim is to provide a safe and caring environment for retired British Police Horses, for the rest of their lives. We open to the public on certain afternoons - always a Wednesday afternoon. Other afternoons will be specified on the home page of our website. We enjoy having people to visit and it is used as part of the rehabilitation process for some of our animals. We provide a great tea and there is a lovely gift shop to browse. With your help, we can give these animals the best possible care, for the rest of their lives. "Saving just one horse will not change the world, but surely it will change the world for that one horse."

Nicole Roskam-Brunot and her sons, 4th generation, perpetuate a family passion for elaborating great wines of Saint Emilion. Our philosophy is about obtaining the highest quality, authenticity, terroir and vintage expression on each vintage.Nicole Roskam-Brunot likes to say that, “Each vintage is a new melody with multiple variations.”Our engagement : to compose great fine wines ! Tours and tastings available by appointment only! Call or e-email to make a reservation. Visites et degustations sur RDV uniquement! Merci de nous appeler ou nous envoyer un mail pour prendre un RDV.

A tour in the vineyard, the cellar and the wooden barrels cellar explaining the culture of the vines and the wine-making process. It is made by Claude PUYOL or Delphine PUYOL 3rd and 4th generation of the family PUYOL working at Château Beaurang. It ends by a wine tasting of their 3 different wines : Joseph d'Aragon, Château Beaurang and Château des Jouvencelles.

Chateau Paloumey is a welcoming Cru Bourgeois located at the doors of Medoc in Haut-Medoc appellation. Paloumey benefits from a prestigious terroir of fine Garonne gravels also shared by neighboring Classified Growths Chateaux La Lagune and Cantemerle. Our moto? Offering each visitor a memorable tour & tasting experience... Focusing on the notion of terroir thanks to a walk in our vineyard, explaining the winemaking process and stressing the importance of traditional barrel ageing in our barrel chai. Come and taste our wines while enjoying our terrace's outstanding view. Craft your "Paloumey Experience" by choosing between our walk-in visits and private tours. We are open all year long except during the holiday season (from December 21st until January 10th).

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.

Chateau Laniote has been in the same family for almost two centuries. Arnaud de la Filolie, assisted by his oenologist wife, Florence Ribereau-Gayon has been in charge since 1989. The vineyard spread over 12 acres at the North-West of Saint-Emilion. The tour consists in visiting the cellars: vatcellar, storage room, barrels cellar, watching a little video about vinifications and tasting the wine. Guided tours by appointment.