Aquitaine, you won’t want to leave – 2010Finally, the magazine that all tourists have been waiting for! The new Aquitaine brochure takes the attractive form of a women’s magazine.
It features an abundance of ideas for excursions, holidays and other sensational trips in the land of wine, as well as recommendations for pleasant places to stay on a budget, a holiday horoscope, recipes and a portfolio of the most beautiful views along the coast.
And if you want to find out what type of holidaymaker you are, turn to page 16 and take the test!
The French edition is now only accessible as a download, but the English and Spanish paper versions are still available.
Aquitaine’s wine regions: the keys to successful sightseeing - 2010This is the third brochure on the wine regions of the South-West (see the other two below), filled with advice, insider tips and great deals to help make your visit to Aquitaine’s vineyards a success. The brochure takes a thematic approach to the region and its charms, including the unique character of the vineyards (famous Bordeaux châteaux, vines overlooking the ocean, the rolling countryside of Bergerac and Jurançon…), the beautifully-preserved natural environment, the richness of the cultural and historical heritage, the quality of the regional produce and the many famous wine-related attractions. ‘Taste’, ‘Discover’, ‘Share’ and ‘Enjoy’ are the four themes of this beautifully illustrated guide. Click on the links to visit external sites. To get back to the brochure, use the ‘Back’ button on your browser. Also available in French, German and Spanish.
Have a look at this 16 pages guide published with "The Independent" and dedicated to Aquitaine and its numerous tourist assets such as Bordeaux and its wines, the Basque Country, the Dordogne and its medieval castles and villages.... just to name a few.
Cycle Tourism in Aquitaine - 2010Our new publication devoted to cycling comes in the form of a tourist map.On one side a map gives you an overview of the cycling tracks, cycle routes, "green routes", cycling stations and other important information. There are also five original cycling-related ideas: events, places to cycle, out-of-the-ordinary sites, etc. On the other side, there is a whole host of pratical information and contacts, as well as ideas for tours and turnkey breaks. The map is available in 5 languages: French, English, Spanish, German, and Dutch.
Aquitaine with your family - 2009Because a great many of you come to our region with your children, we have listed a whole host of ideas for successful holidays on this new tourist map.
An animal park in Dordogne or a historic castle in the Pyrenees. Something for the whole family or just for the kids in Gironde. A festive event in the Landes or a turnkey break in Lot-et-Garonne… This is a real treasure map!
Available in French, English and Dutch.
In the Aquitaine countryside - 2009You may already know about our region for its ocean beaches and gigantic lakes. But Aquitaine also has plenty to offer further inland.
This is the latest in the line of tourist maps giving you ideas for holidays in a green, rustic, gourmet setting where nature reigns and many of the locals are expert craftsmen.
Along the Wine Routes, from fortified town to characterful village, on a horse farm or a cycling track running through the vines, this map will whet your appetite for green tourism in Aquitaine!
Available in French and English.
L'Aquitaine, "The South at its Best" - 2004For an initial contact with Aquitaine: this magazine, with articles illustrated by magnificent photographs, proudly presents the many assets of the region. From the Pilat dune to Château Bonaguil, from the Lascaux caves to the Bordeaux vineyards, from the Cordouan lighthouse to the wonders of Basque country, Aquitaine is yours for the enjoying. A pull-out booklet provides all the practical information you need to prepare your stays and holidays in the Aquitaine region.
Available in English, French, German, Dutch and Spanish.
Map "Aquitaine, the other south of France" - 2006For a better visual image of Aquitaine. Where it is in Europe, its lines of communication, the distances between the main towns and cities, its climate, together with a brief presentation of its heritage and its major natural and cultural sites. A good way to discover what Aquitaine has to offer. It will make you want to come!
Available in bilingual French/English edition.
And to organise your next stay in Aquitaine, the central section has all the practical information you need about accommodation, holiday packages, places for wine-tasting, museums, golf courses…
Welcome to THE wine country!
The French edition is now only accessible as a download, but the English and German paper versions are still available.
Aquitaine, all about wine - 2005This was the first brochure we made on the subject, in January 2005: an introduction to the wonderful world of wine in Aquitaine.
Six chapters take a look at the strong links between tourism and wine over the region as a whole: presentation of the different wine areas, excursions and activities, history and heritage, accommodation and gastronomy, art and wine, crafts and festivals …
The brochure is illustrated by a great many photos showing all the beauty and diversity of our landscapes and the architecture fashioned over the centuries by the presence of vines in the region.
The French edition is now only accessible as a download, but the English and German paper versions are still available.
NB: the information in this practical guidebook has not been updated and may therefore be a little out of date.
Going with the flow in Aquitaine - 2008Our region is famous for its 250 kilometres of ocean coastline, but this tourist map invites you to discover the freshwater aspect of Aquitaine. And there is plenty to see: Europe’s biggest estuary, a multitude of lakes close to the ocean, navigable waterways, rivers descending from the Pyrenees… We give you a few ideas for excursions and visits in all four corners of the region, as well as all practical information for a cruise in a houseboat: a list of hire firms and the sites worth seeing. For perfect holidays going with the flow of nature. Available in English, French, Spanish and German.
Golf in Aquitaine - 2008A new tourist map showing the golf courses in Aquitaine completes the collection that also includes cycling and well-being. Close to towns or out in the countryside, all 48 courses in the region are listed and six of them are described in more detail. Most courses offer accommodation, and many have a spa... Golf passes, turnkey breaks, specialist incoming agencies… You will find all the info you need to give yourself a break at the ideal golf course.
Gourmet crafts in Aquitaine - 2007Dairy produce, sea produce, conserves, meat, drinks, desserts and a whole host of specialities… This guidebook gives you the details of 87 producers who have signed the "Artisans gourmands d’Aquitaine" charter, a guarantee of quality. A feast awaits you wherever you are in Aquitaine! Published by the Aquitaine Regional Chamber of Trades and Crafts along with the local chambers, the guidebook comes in French and English and is available as a download only.
Routes to Santiago de Compostela - 2003The Santiago de Compostela routes crossing our beautiful region of Aquitaine will reveal all their secrets, with detailed itineraries, spiritual and architectural stopovers and above all practical travel tips, to help you obtain the precise information you need to organise your stay or excursion.
Available online only in French and in German.
Aquitaine on Horseback - 2006To travel down the trails of Aquitaine, on horseback. This edition, prepared in cooperation with the Equestrian Regional Tourist Board, offers ideas for 1 to 7 day stays and excursions, together with all the addresses you need to organise your weekend or your holiday.
Bilingual French/English edition (online only).
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