Aquitaine - Bordeaux Region Attractions
The region of Aquitaine consist of the five French Départments of Dordogne, Gironde, Landes, Lot-et-Garonne and Pyrénées-Atlantiques. The main town is Bordeaux. Bordering the Atlantic Ocean from the Gironde estuary south to the Spanish border.
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Montignac - Lascaux et Lascaux II
(Perigord)
The Lascaux Cave contains exquisite prehistoric paintings but has been closed to the public for preservation purposes. At nearby Lascaux II, this Paleolithic art has been carefully recreated and opened to the public.
Lot-et-Garonne Region, France
The landscape of Lot-et-Garonne Region is reminiscent of Tuscany with green hills, woodlands and a mild climate. Attractions of interest can be found in the towns of Agen, Damazan, Duras, Marmande, le Mas d'Agenais, Monteton, Nérac, Vianne and Xaintrailles.
A "foire aux vins" festival normally takes place in Duras during the second half of July.
A "foire aux vins" festival normally takes place in Duras during the second half of July.
Mont-de-Marsan, France
Mont-de-Marsan (pop. 32,234), chief town of the département of Landes, lies at the junction of two little rivers, the Midour and the Douze, which unite to form the Midouze. The Municipal Museum, housed in two 14th C. buildings, contains an archeological collection and works by modern sculptors. The Fêtes de la Madeleine in July are a great annual occasion, with bullfights, horse races and other events.
Mont-de-Marsan Tourist Office
6 place du Général Leclerc
F-40000 Landes
France
6 place du Général Leclerc
F-40000 Landes
France
Roquefort, France
20km/12.5mi southwest of Millau is the little town of Roquefort, famous for its cheese; visitors can see round the cellars in which it is matured.
Roquefort Tourist Office
Place du Soleil d'Or
F-40120 Roquefort
France
Place du Soleil d'Or
F-40120 Roquefort
France
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