What to do in the Pyrenees and Spain during your holiday?

Again in the Aquitaine region, a 1½-hour drive north from Soustons, go exploring the Bordeaux region. Every architectural style and period is represented here, with Gallo-Roman remains, Romanesque churches, châteaux, medieval castles and 19th-century beach resorts that rub shoulders with more contemporary constructions such as the Frugès estate of Pessac, designed by Le Corbusier, and the very futuristic high court of Bordeaux.

To explore the built heritage of Gironde you absolutely must visit the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bordeaux, which enjoys the privilege of boasting the largest protected area and the largest 18th-century facade of neoclassical style in the whole of Europe.

For 2000 years, the history of Gironde has been closely linked to that of its vineyards. The very first vine stocks were planted in the Graves area during the 1st century CE. Nowadays, the results are indisputable! An advantageous climate and soils conducive to the cultivation of vines have thus made Gironde a dream destination for wine enthusiasts. This world-unique winegrowing region also distinguishes itself by its huge diversity of wines and soils: grand cru wines that are famous across the world, characteristic, fresh and fruity reds, rosés, whites and sparkling wines, as well as spirits, liqueurs, etc. There’s something to suit every taste!