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Historical Monuments in Tursac

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This place is so much better than it looks from the outside. The facade conceals the underground and overhead rooms, a main hall,

Churches in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

Saint Pierre Church

Currently closed for renovation until June 23, 2012. Galleries like these are very typical in this zone of the Basque Country, w

Gardens in Bordeaux

Bastide Botanic garden

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Museums in Vézac

Minerals and Jewellery General Company

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This museum-shop, is around 500m2 big and is situated between the castles of Marqueyssac Castelnaud and Beynac. Entrance is free a

Nature Reserves in Anglet

Coastal Route

You can walk the four kilometre coastal route from Anglet to the beach. The trail is a true marvel, away from cars, surrounded by

Churches in Bordeaux

St Louis of Chartrons church

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Viewpoints in Béost

Col d'Aubisque

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Flea Markets in Bordeaux

Christmas Market

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Bordeaux Christmas market takes place every year in the Des allées de Tourny Park, which starting at the Place de la Comedie. The

Castles in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

Witches Castle

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This castle is now in ruins. It's construction began in the 14th century, but suffered several fires. Unfortunately, it's famous b

Of Touristic Interest in Sare

Venta Loretxoa

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From the caves of Sara, this is a mountain walk that many who live in the area do. At an altitude of about 650 meters on the hill

Squares in Pau

Clémenceau Square

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Villages in Aydius

Aydius (Valley of Aspe)

Away from the road along the Aspe Valley and almost as high as the lovely Lescun, Aydius gives you the feeling of being out of thi

Beaches in Lacanau

Lacanau Beach

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Lacanau Beach is in the department Gironde, about 60 kilometers from Bordeaux, following the vineyards through to the Atlantic coa

Churches in Ciboure

Church of San Vicente

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It is definitely worth making a stop in this tiny town, the birthplace of Ravel, facing St Jean de Luz. The church is precious. It

Historical Monuments in Hendaye

Monument aux Morts

This monument, dedicated to the victims of the World Wars, is situated in a beautiful spot. With your back to the monument you can

Churches in Sare

Eglise Saint Martin

The church of Sare is situated in one of the prettiest villages in France. I recommend you visit the small cemetery surrounding th

Churches in Arcachon

Our Lady of Arcachon

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Attached to the Chapel of the Marines, the church of Our Lady of Arcachon, who on March 9, 1953 was elevated to the rank of Minor

Cemeteries in Biriatou

Biriatu Cemetery

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The cemetery can be found in the urban centre of this small French Basque town of only some 1000 inhabitants. To access it, you ha

Things to do in Aquitaine

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