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From Bordeaux to the Basque Country: city, surf and sun
4 stops
7 nights
203 miles
Culture-vultures, nature lovers and urbanistas will all love this itinerary, which includes Bordeaux (the Port de la Lune, as it is known locally), the long golden beaches of the Atlantic coast and the enchanting forests of the Landes. In Bordeaux, you can take an ‘alternative' stroll through the newest trendy spots, before setting sail for Cap Ferret and a picnic on the Banc d'Arguin nature reserve, as the famous pinnace boats sail by. A detour to the Landes de Gascogne national park, peppered with pastoral scenes, will lead you to the lively holiday spots of Capbreton and their Basque Country counterparts. Welcome to the ‘Surfin' way of life'. Learn how to ride the waves on a stand-up paddle board and drift off to find dolphins and porpoises before heading back to shore and meeting friends over a glass of Xiacoli. Paradise lies at the end of the sandy track, behind the dunes...
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Recommended duration : 2 nights
Bouliac
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Ecological urban hive
The Darwin ecosystem, originally a co-working space, is an ideal place for a weekend stroll. You can find a variety of restaurants, indoor/outdoor activities, an organic grocery store, and more. Enjoy brunch, listen to music, admire the street art - you can do whatever you want in this totally friendly environment. 'Darwin' is a true 'living hive dedicated to eco-creative activities'.
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Summertime open-air dance hall
Darwin, always Darwin... you've already heard about the Darwin ecosystem, but here's another special secret. The banks of the Garonne fill up during the summer with the Alriq open-air cafe. This sort of cabaret dance hall is a popular spot to dance the night away. It's the perfect place to enjoy a drink, have a snack, or just observe the collection of people enjoying themselves.
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The Pinasses of Bassin d'Arcachon & Cap Ferret
What if you were to take a pinnace into the ocean? It's a new way to discover this magical place. Get closer to île aux oiseaux and see the Tchanque huts more closely. If you feel like it, you can also make a stop for coffee!
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107 milesCar
Recommended duration : 1 night
Eugénie-les-Bains
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Poetic Agriculture
Have you experienced poetic agriculture? Clément Baillet took over his grandparents's breeding business: goats of the Pyrenees, Gascon pigs, geese of Toulouse...and his life was never the same!The project started a little crazy - 100% self-financed, 100% outdoors, and 100% self-contained! But after many adventures, hours of hard work, lots of risks, and a good dose of courage, the project is now sustainable.Today, it's an enchanting neo-rural community, and Clément is well supported by Valentine, Marie the cheese queen, and Margaux. A dream for all urbanites with neo-rural desires! Experience the adventure of a day at the Bacotte farm with Clément and his sidekicks, where you'll follow them as they care for the animals and make cheese, then share a lunch together.
More information: Ferme Bacotte, Saint-Sever
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84 milesCar
Recommended duration : 2 nights
Anglet
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Skate forever !
The 162 Skate School (located opposite Quiksilver France's parent company) is a Basque skateboard school. It offers group and private lessons, courses, free initiations and various events for all ages!
Skate Park & Skate School, the skateboard school of Saint Jean de Luz.
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13 milesCar
Recommended duration : 2 nights
Saint-Pée sur Nivelle
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The grand Pyrenees
What to take things to another level? Take a helicopter ride to marvel at the Pyrenees. The hills of Landes will be left behind as you glide towards the slopes of Jurançon and the pass of Marie Blanque before climbing up to the famous Pic du Midi d'Ossau. Then, you'll soar over the valley of the Gaves and through the mythical pass of the Tourmalet and the famous Pic du Midi observatory. A journey through the sky with the majestic Cirque de Gavarnie (UNESCO) as its backdrop that reaches heights up to 3,000m above sea level.
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