Aquitaine including Dordogne

The region of Aquitaine, which includes Dordogne, is located in south-west France. It is a land of grand sloping Bordeaux vineyards, large forests, mountains, the plateaux of the Périgord and luxurious seafront resorts. With 150 miles of sandy heath land along the coasts of the Basque country and white Atlantic beaches, fishing ports and spas, there is something for everyone. Nearby, are the prehistoric Lascaux grottoes offer a fascinating day trip. Visit villages with a wealth of architectural styles where bastides and chateaux are perched on craggy summits. Sample great French cuisine flavoured with truffles. In the Arcachon basin, eat oysters with delicious white wines, or visit Bordeaux, the land of great wines.

Aquitaine comprises the Departments of [24] Dordogne, [33] Gironde, [40] Landes, [67] Lot et Garonne & [64] Pyrenees-Atlantiques. From Bordeaux to Biarritz, it has a long and flavourful history. Simply browse our collection of gîtes for your Aquitaine and Dordogne holidays.