Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
1 CitiesBest time: May to October — Summer is ideal for the Atlantic coast and surfing. The Bordeaux grape harvest in September-October is magical. Spring offers wildflowers and green vineyards. Winter is mild on the coast but quiet, with truffle season in the Perigord.
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Nouvelle-Aquitaine

France's largest region stretches from the world-famous vineyards of Bordeaux to the surf beaches of Biarritz, the prehistoric caves of the Dordogne, and the volcanic peaks of the Limousin. Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a paradise for food and wine lovers — Bordeaux wines, Perigord truffles, Arcachon oysters, Basque cuisine, and Cognac brandy all originate here.

About Nouvelle-Aquitaine

France's largest region stretches from the world-famous vineyards of Bordeaux to the surf beaches of Biarritz, the prehistoric caves of the Dordogne, and the volcanic peaks of the Limousin. Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a paradise for food and wine lovers — Bordeaux wines, Perigord truffles, Arcachon oysters, Basque cuisine, and Cognac brandy all originate here.

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Best Time

May to October — Summer is ideal for the Atlantic coast and surfing. The Bordeaux grape harvest in September-October is magical. Spring offers wildflowers and green vineyards. Winter is mild on the coast but quiet, with truffle season in the Perigord.

Cities in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Bordeaux, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Bordeaux

The wine capital of the world, Bordeaux is an elegant 18th-century port city on the Garonne River whose limestone facades glow golden in the afternoon sun. Its UNESCO-listed historic center, the innovative Cite du Vin museum, the spectacular Miroir d'Eau reflecting pool, and proximity to some of the most prestigious vineyards on earth — Saint-Emilion, Medoc, Pomerol — make Bordeaux an essential destination for wine lovers and architecture admirers alike.

World-Famous Wine RegionPlace de la Bourse & Miroir d'EauCite du Vin Museum
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