City: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Top Things to do in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Top Hotels in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- 1. Hotel Le Cheval Blanc
- 2. Best Western Premier Hotel Bayonne Etche-Ona
- 3. Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux Centre
- 4. Espace Blue Ocean
- 5. Radisson Blu Hotel Bordeaux
- 6. Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux
- 7. Hotel Parc Victoria
- 8. Hotel Le B d'Arcachon
- 9. Chateau Grand Barrail Hotel
- 10. Maisons du Monde Hotel & Suites - La Rochelle Vieux Port
Things to do in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France: The Best Architectural Buildings
Nouvelle-Aquitaine is the largest administrative region in France, located in the southwest of the country.
Restaurants in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
1. Maison-Dieu
2. Grand Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,235 reviews
Considered by many to be the cultural heart of the city, this elaborately carved opera house surprises the senses with its fine architecture and interior design as well as its world-class performances.
Reviewed By CwparisR - Calgary, Canada
My husband and I attended the afternoon performance on a Saturday. Very beautiful opera building and the ballet was outstanding.
3. Cathedrale St-Front
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,002 reviews
Reviewed By ericVvB - Barendrecht, The Netherlands
Nice walking inside and the chandeliers take our breath away. Even when there is a service ongoing and when you are quite, You may visit parts of the building.
4. Cathedrale St-Etienne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 422 reviews
Reviewed By Paualijesion2014 - Wakefield, United Kingdom
We popped in here whilst walking around Limoges. It’s a beautiful building- very peaceful. The stained glass windows are stunning as is the building itself both inside and out - would highly recommend
5. Cite Fruges-Le Corbusier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Bordeaux industrialist Henri Frugès commissioned the visionary architect Charles-Edouard Le Corbusier, to create this unconventional neighbourhood. 50 houses were built in 1926, and restored in the 1970s. This brought out renewed respect for the buildings, which are now listed and protected in a national heritage zone (Protection du Patrimoine Architectural Urbain et Paysager).
6. Tour Pey-Berland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 809 reviews
Situated to the south-east of the chevet of the Cathedral of Saint-André at Bordeaux, the tower of Pey-Berland serves as its bell tower, built in the 15th century in the Gothic style. Its isolation was due to the wish to provide the Cathedral with magnificent bells which would not threaten the structure with their vibrations. Designated world heritage site by UNESCO.
Reviewed By imagosumlux
You get to climb 61 meters, in a two meter column, up 231 steps to see the view of the Gargoyles. Sure there are times when you’re thinking the foundations date from the the 16th century but the the final product was by the same architect that created the Statue of Liberty (and that hasn’t fallen yet). Seriously, its a strenuous 15 minute ascent if you’re in any doubt don’t try. I can imagine it would be challenging to many people. However, the payoff in views is worth the risk. Even just seeing a cathedral from above is architecturally illuminating, never mind the 360 degree views of Bordeaux city. For 5 euro, its a steal. More excitement and fun than a roller coaster.
7. Chateau Observatoire Abbadia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 979 reviews
Propriété de l'académie de sciences, Abbadia, le Château Observatoire, surplombe la corniche basque et domine la baie d'Hendaye. Ses façades néogothiques et son intérieur richement décoré en font un lieu incomparable au Pays Basque.
Reviewed By 934bjt - Wodonga, Australia
Was a little sceptical about this tourist option, but we needed to pass some time. However the tour of the building well exceeded expectations! The guided tour is only in French but they gave us English guide books that were fine. The design, furniture and decor inside the many rooms of the Chateau are exceptional. Very pleased with our visit!
8. Gare de Limoges
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 957 reviews
Reviewed By patrickl191 - Trie-sur-Baise, France
From the slightly phallic clock tower to the church like dome an extraordinary building well worth a visit. In addition you can take a train! Among the great architectural railway stations of Europe - Milan, St Pancras and Limoges.
