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Aquitaine, Bordeaux, Bayonne & France's Basque Country - Travel Adventures

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Aquitaine, Bordeaux, Bayonne & France's Basque Country - Travel Adventures
by Kelby Hartson Carr & Michael Carr

A thoroughly detailed guide to this region of France, with full information on where to stay, how to get around, the history & culture, sights to see, and what to do. Following are a few excerpts from the guide. Some of Europe's most beautiful cities, stunning beaches and serene, vineyard-dotted countryside are in the Aquitaine region, yet it remains underrated and undiscovered by most tourists. Bordeaux, an epicenter for wonderful wine, is an amazingly vast and entertaining city that is constantly abuzz. To the south lies the enchanting Basque Country, a region crossing into Spain whose borders are not official, but whose people are vehemently (and sometimes violently) proud and independent. Much of the Aquitaine region is a national park. Along the Pyrenees and the Spanish border are several quaint mountain and seaside villages, such as St-Jean-Pied-au-Port and Oloron-Sainte-Marie. Saint-Jean-de-Luz, practically kissing the Spanish border, is one of the prettiest small cities in all of France. The Aquitaine is a place to indulge, be it in wine, fabulous food, relaxing spa therapies, ocean breezes or incredible shopping. The outdoor adventures here are one of the main attractions. The Basque Country attracts visitors from around the globe for its year-round surfing. The national park, spanning a massive stretch of Atlantic coast, beckons those interested in watersports. The Pyrenees to the south of the region offer splendid hiking and skiing opportunities. Tip: To see Aquitaine arts and crafts in the creation stage, and to buy great locally-made wares, make stops along the Route des Métiers d'Arts (contact the Association pour la Promotion des Métiers d'Art d'Aquitaine, tel. 33-05-57-22-57-36, 353 Boulevard du Président Wilson in Bordeaux, www.route-metiers-d-art-aquitaine.com). Helianthal (tel. 33-05-59-51-51-10, Place Maurice Ravel in Saint Jean de Luz, helianthal@helianthal.fr, www.helianthal.fr) provides a mix of water treatments, including jet showers and hydromassage, with varying therapeutic benefits including relaxing the body or strengthening muscles. Complexe de Thalassothérapie (tel. 33-05-59-51-35-35, 125 Boulevard de la Mer in Hendaye, thalassosb@aol.com, www.thalassoblanco.com) has treatments aimed at weight loss, curing headaches and various ailments, relaxation, and physical rehabilitation. Bordeaux is an absolute paradise for shopaholics and wine aficionados. Easily one of France's most beautiful and interesting cities, Bordeaux's pedestrian shopping zone is constantly filled with tourists and locals alike. As a hub of the Bordeaux wine-producing region, there are numerous shops selling high-quality wines at low prices. There are many tours to the area's grandiose wine châteaux for tastings in stunning settings. The city's shopping options are vast, ranging from small malls to tiny locally-owned boutiques.

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