Discover The French Atlantic Coast

08/07/2017

In total there are 11 free overnight shelters around the city of Bordeaux!

×Pour des raisons de sécurité, l’ouverture mensuelle des pré-réservations est modifiée à compter du mois de juillet 2017. Désormais, veuillez consulter le calendrier d’ouverture des pré-réservations. Les Refuges périurbains : un art à habiter Le Haut-perché Le Tronc creux Le Hamac Les Guetteurs La B...

08/07/2017

Travelling on a budget?

Relax in style while exploring the country's famous wine-growing region.

01/07/2017

The first full-speed test of the new high-speed train between Paris and Bordeaux was completed successfully and on-time this morning. The journey will now take 2 hours and 4 minutes!

Nicolas Hulot, ministre de la Transition écologique et solidaire, et Elisabeth Borne, ministre chargée des Transports font le voyage. Arrivée à Bordeaux prévue à 10h45

29/06/2017

Stanton Williams has renovated and extended the Musée d'arts de Nantes, adding a series of extensions to the Beaux-Arts building

28/06/2017

We are not surprised!

A new survey ranked the 30 best cities/towns to eat out in France, and Bordeaux came out on top, with Paris trailing behind in second.

19/06/2017

What better way to spend your holidays on the than in your own private chateau?

Special offer
- 40% discount has been applied to advertised rates for all bookings in June and July 2017.
- 15% discount has been applied to advertised rates for all bookings in September and October 2017 & 2018.

Prices starting at just £11 pp/per night!

Learn more https://www.the-french-atlantic-coast.com/chateaux

08/05/2017

Bassins à flot — a dynamic eco-district with an industrial past: www.the-french-atlantic-coast.com/2017/02/22/bassins-a-flot-a-dynamic-eco-district-with-an-industrial-past/

07/03/2017

If you happen to be near Poitiers, check out the steampunk-themed carnival taking place tomorrow.

Carnaval rétro-futuriste,... le voyage steampunk

06/03/2017

How to avoid a French Cheese cutting Faux Pas!

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03/02/2017

Here's a nice overview of what this beautiful region has to offer.

La région Nouvelle-Aquitaine offre une multitude de paysages, de richesses, de traditions... Une nouvelle région est en route, une région proche de ses habit...

26/01/2017

The world’s largest comic strip and cartoon festival begins today in Angoulême. It’s made up of exhibitions of international illustrators, concerts and special events. (Dates: 26 – 29 January 2017)

19/01/2017

Bravo winner Armel Le Cléac’h! What an incredible achievement!

19/01/2017

Eagerly awaiting the arrival of the winner of ’h!

22/12/2016

Check out our revamped sister site, a guide to undiscovered French Atlantic wines.

This guide hopes to show that off the beaten track, away from the great names from Bordeaux, the Loire or Burgundy there are some wonderful wines to be tasted.

27/11/2016

The 20th edition of a three day international gastronomy festival. Cookery workshops, tastings, and a chance to meet the chefs and learn about the latest culinary news. It was the first public French culinary event and it usually attracts 100,000 visitors. http://www.the-french-atlantic-coast.com/2016/10/20/autumn_festivals/

25/11/2016

Today only! Get 10% off this lovely Cottage for Rent in Dordogne
3 bedrooms, Dining Room, Living Room, Heatable pool, Enclosed pool area, Built-in BBQ, Covered terrace, Garden http://www.the-french-atlantic-coast.com/gites/

24/11/2016

24/11/2016

Don't forget! Les Gastronomades Angoulême starts tomorrow. A three day international gastronomy festival. Cookery workshops, tastings, and a chance to meet the chefs and learn about the latest culinary news. http://www.gastronomades.fr/programme/

« Gastronomades », c’est un week-end entier, le dernier du mois de novembre, dédié aux produits et à la cuisine d’aujourd’hui. Un véritable parcours du champ à l’assiette.

22/11/2016

Delicious Christmas food; Horse-drawn carriage rides; Markets with unique local products, activities such as cooking classes and workshops for children and

21/11/2016

Spend Christmas or New Years in this 17th century Château set within 15 acres of grounds, gardens and orchards.
Special Christmas and New Year Offer: 10% off Save £500 per week off advertised prices for all weekly bookings from 23rd to 30th December 2016 and 30th December 2016 to 6th January 2017! http://www.the-french-atlantic-coast.com/chateaux

17/11/2016

Medieval Guérande is a beautiful walled town, entirely enclosed by ramparts. It has pedestrianised cobbled street full of shops, restaurants and bars.
http://www.the-french-atlantic-coast.com/portfolio_page/guerande-holiday-resort

10/11/2016

The brightly coloured oyster sheds and boats makes Île d’Oléron a fun place to visit even on a cloudy day. Learn more: http://www.the-french-atlantic-coast.com/2016/04/28/ile-doleron-discover-this-beautiful-island/

10/11/2016

From concerts to car racing, from food to literature and film festivals of every genre, the autumn on the French Atlantic Coast is never dull...

31/10/2016

Learn more about the area: http://www.the-french-atlantic-coast.com/portfolio_page/the-gironde-estuary

24/10/2016

Fête du Vin nouveau et de la Brocante

24/10/2016

Learn more about Autumn festivals here: http://www.the-french-atlantic-coast.com/2016/10/20/autumn_festivals/

21/10/2016

The Bordeaux Antiquarian Book Fair takes place this weekend at Halle des Chartrons. This year’s fair pays homage to Leo Drouyn (1816-1896), architect & archaeologist. Activities include demonstrations of and restoration.

20/10/2016

This holiday rental is still available for the last weeks of October. Take advantage of a 30% discount! 6-bedroom holiday rental in the Dordogne. Learn more: http://www.the-french-atlantic-coast.com/gites/

19/10/2016

A new cultural institution is opening in Cognac http://bit.ly/2ejGWJh

Inaugural installation by Vincent Lamouroux fills entire first floor with white sand and palms

18/10/2016

30% discount off advertised rates for all remaining dates in October 2016 for this spectacular 19th century 6-bedroom holiday rental in the Dordogne. Learn more: http://www.the-french-atlantic-coast.com/gites/