The Best of the South-West | Le Meilleur du Sud-Ouest
Deep in the forests of the Creuse department, the Parc Animalier des Monts de Guéret – the Wolf Sanctuary at Chabrières, is one of Nouvelle-Aquitaine’s most unique wildlife attractions. Home to several packs of wolves from around the world, the sanctuary offers visitors the chance to observe these fascinating animals […]
Perfectly positioned between the Atlantic coast and the Pyrenees, Pau is a great base for a vacation in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. It is the capital of the historic Béarn province in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and offers excellent dining, shopping, and some interesting sites. Add in a mild climate and easy transport links, and […]
Have you heard of the ‘Green Venice’ of France? The canals of the Marais Poitevin are famous around the world for their natural beauty and distinct marshland. The Marais Poitevin Regional Park runs from the coast north of La Rochelle inland to the city of Niort. Criss-crossed with canals and […]
A review of the Herri Alde La Marche des Sorcieres guided walk along the Sorginak trail from Sare to Zugarramurdi. A magical experience in the mystical forests, discovering the witch history of the Basque Country, reviewed by guest author Bérengère Bonner-Le Fur. Do you carry a rose quartz in your […]
The Nouvelle-Aquitaine region has four Natural Regional Parks and part of one National Park within its borders. There are mountains, marshland, rolling hills perfect for hiking, lakes, rivers, and a myriad of outdoor activities. Punctuated by villages, idyllic campsites, and picnic areas. The regional and national parks of Nouvelle-Aquitaine make […]
Lacanau Océan is a lively beach resort on the south west coast of France, directly west of Bordeaux. This is not the France of chateaux, mountains or dramatic river gorges. But if you enjoy activity in the great outdoors, it’s a fantastic place to spend a couple of weeks in France […]