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Dune of "Le Pyla" |
Direction Arcachon - From 1h30
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Unique in Europe, the "Dune de
Pyla" is 8000 years old and overlooks the bay of Arcachon, from its
impressive peak standing 117 meters high. There are steps for the
upward climb, but if you go down to the sea at the other side of the
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Wonderful views over
the bay of Arcachon.
The view from the top is breathtaking. Also hang-gliding for the
adventurous is available nearby, taking off from the dune itself. |
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Pic du Midi |
1h20 minutes drive. |
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Standing at an altitude of 2884 meters,
with the promise of superb hikes to the surrounding lakes and
mountain places. Not far from Gourette skiing station.
The Pic du Midi
in the Pyrenees France offers an exceptional tourist destination in
high mountain for the tourist groups, school |
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trips, events and
seminars of companies. The site proposes all the year an
astronomical museum and a gourmet restaurant of altitude. Access is
by cable car from La Mongie, near Tourmalet Pass. |
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Bayonne |
From 30 minutes drive. |
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Famous for its "fête" - 5 days of non-stop
festivities. Bayonne is also known for its bull fighting in August,
and its famous ham. (Danish bacon is still the best!).
Bayonne, the capital of the region, at the
junction of the rivers Adour and Nive, is a busy commercial town,
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At every turn of the narrow lanes with
their distinctive colombage houses that make up the town centre, you
will come upon vestiges of the rich past that contributed to the
growth of Bayonne. From the beginnings of the town fortifications in
Roman times, of which certain elements are still visible, to the
magnificent 14th century gothic Cathedral Sainte-Marie in the town
centre and the ramparts and forts constructed by Vauban under Louis
XIV, the rich historical and commercial past of Bayonne will enchant
any visitor.
Bayonne is famous, amongst other things, for it's
chocolate, for the excellent Bonnat museum of art, the summer
festival (the Fêtes de Bayonne) and for the invention of the bayonet.
There is so much to see and discover in Bayonne that it is well
worth taking one of the guided tours organised by the Tourist
Office. See also:
Fêtes de Bayonne
: 2nd August to 6th August.
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Saint-Jean de Luz |
From 40 minutes drive. |
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The old "Pirates town" with a beautiful
harbour. Here and in the place Louis XIV are the ever popular
artists, who display their paintings along the street. You can even
get your portrait painted "while you wait".
In the harbour you can take a boat to see the
sights. It has a wonderful sandy beach in a natural.
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CYCLING TRACKS |
From 40 minutes drive. |
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One of the greatest assets of Aquitaine is
its unique network of cycling tracks. 500 km of cycling, trailing
the coast line and the Landaise pine forest.
With your picnic you will cycle gently along
the numerous cycling tracks. |
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Take the coastal path with the salt
from the bay under your wheels and follow the scent of the sea air.
May be you prefer forests where you can leave your bike or un bit
more serious with the mountains.... |
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Map of cycling paths |
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Map of cycling paths |
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Beach of Pyla |
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Pic du Midi
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Bayonne: Fort Vauban |
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Bayonne: cathedral |
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Feast in August |
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