Aquitaine

Aquitaine – The facts

Location – South West, Coastal

Departements in region (with departmental number and administrative capital):
Gironde (33, Bordeaux)
Dordogne (24, Perigeux)
Lot et Garonne (47, Agen)
Landes (40, Mont de Marsan)
Pyrenees Atlantique (64, Pau)

Well known for: Biarritz, St Jean de Luz, Royanne, Cotes sauvage, Bayonne, Sarlat, Les Eyzies, Bergerac, Gabards, Canoeing, Caves (Grottes) at Lascaux, Surfing, Foie Gras, duck, walnuts, truffles (truffe), Claret, Excellent beaches.

Regional tourist office website:
www.tourisme-aquitaine.fr
Telephone: 00 33 556 01 70 00