Aquitaine Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Aquitaine attractions and places to see in Aquitaine, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Saint-Emilion
Saint-Émilion is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the catacombs under the town, built on a beautiful spot overlooking the Dordogne valley. The ... Continue Reading »
Basilique St-Michel (Basilica of St Michael)
The Basilique Saint-Michel is a Gothic gem built between the 14th and 16th centuries. Its charms include an altarpiece depicting the triumph of Michael, its ... Continue Reading »
Bordeaux Cruise Port
The name Bordeaux most commonly passes our lips when we are talking about French wine, but the city of Bordeaux has more to offer than just its famous ... Continue Reading »
Bordeaux Museum of Fine Arts (Musee des Beaux-Arts)
The Musée des Beaux Arts (or Museum of Fine Arts) is in itself quite beautiful, being housed in the 18th century Hôtel de Ville and set in a park. It ... Continue Reading »
Cimetiere de la Chartreuse
The Cimetiere de la Chartreuse, in the center of Bordeaux, often invites comparisons with Paris' Pere Lachaise cemetery. They both offer a tranquil (if ... Continue Reading »
Grand Theatre
The Grand Théâtre may look like a solid marble temple, with its sweeping Neo-Classical lines and collection of goddesses, but it's actually built on ... Continue Reading »
Musee d'Aquitaine
The Musée d'Aquitaine has been open since the late 18th century and its collection spans from pre-history to the present day. A section of the Lescaux ... Continue Reading »
Palais Gallien
Way back in 56BC, Bordeaux was under Roman rule and was called Burdigala. Practically nothing remains of this period in the city's history - except the ruins ... Continue Reading »
Place de la Bourse (Place Royale)
The Place de la Bourse (or Place Royale) faces onto the river Garonne. It was laid out in the 1700s by Louis XV's architect, Gabriel, to act as a dramatic ... Continue Reading »
Quinconces Square (Esplanade des Quinconces)
The Quinconces Square (known locally as the Esplanade de Quinconces) certainly impresses with its size - at 12 hectares (30 acres) it's one of Europe's ... Continue Reading »
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