Our brochures

Here is the second issue of our general brochure in the form of a magazine… not just for the ladies!
Gentlemen, too, will find ideas for canoe trips on the Vézère, vineyard visits with activities for kids too, ecological hotels and campsites for your next family holidays or unusual B & Bs at nice prices, plus information about the prehistoric sites of the Valley of Mankind and a portfolio providing inspiration to write some romantic verses to your loved one.
It also features sports packages, gourmet delights with Chef Michel Trama or suggestions for cookery courses and other opportunities just waiting to be discovered…
And in honour of the wide open spaces of Aquitaine, after the cover of our first issue dedicated to the coast, this time we head for the Pyrenees!
Available in French, German and Dutch. For English and Spanish, the 2010 edition is still available.Aquitaine, you won’t want to leave – 2011 (French - 5 627 ko)Aquitaine, you won’t want to leave – 2011 (German - 5 292 ko)Aquitaine, you won’t want to leave – 2011 (Dutch - 5 368 ko)

Have a look at this 16 pages guide published with "The Sunday Telegraph" and dedicated to Aquitaine and its numerous tourist assets such as Bordeaux and its wines, the Basque Country, the Dordogne and its medieval castles and villages.... just to name a few.

So for your next holidays, come to Aquitaine !!

Sunday Telegraph supplement (English - 5 650 ko)

For a better visual image of Aquitaine. Where it is in Europe, its lines of communication, the distances between the main towns and cities, its climate, together with a brief presentation of its heritage and its major natural and cultural sites. A good way to discover what Aquitaine has to offer. It will make you want to come! Available in bilingual French/English edition. Map "Aquitaine, the other south of France (French & English - 2 550 ko)

Finally, the magazine that all tourists have been waiting for! The new Aquitaine brochure takes the attractive form of a women’s magazine. It features an abundance of ideas for excursions, holidays and other sensational trips in the land of wine, as well as recommendations for pleasant places to stay on a budget, a holiday horoscope, recipes and a portfolio of the most beautiful views along the coast. And if you want to find out what type of holidaymaker you are, turn to page 16 and take the test! The French edition is now only accessible as a download, but the English and Spanish paper versions are still available. Aquitaine, you won’t want to leave (English - 2 479 ko)Aquitaine, you won’t want to leave (French - 2 447 ko)Aquitaine, you won’t want to leave (Spanish - 2 519 ko)

This is the third brochure on the wine regions of the South-West (see the other two below), filled with advice, insider tips and great deals to help make your visit to Aquitaine’s vineyards a success.
The brochure takes a thematic approach to the region and its charms, including the unique character of the vineyards (famous Bordeaux châteaux, vines overlooking the ocean, the rolling countryside of Bergerac and Jurançon…), the beautifully-preserved natural environment, the richness of the cultural and historical heritage, the quality of the regional produce and the many famous wine-related attractions.
‘Taste’, ‘Discover’, ‘Share’ and ‘Enjoy’ are the four themes of this beautifully illustrated guide.
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Also available in French, German and Spanish.Aquitaine’s wine regions: the keys to successful sightseeing - 2010 (English - 4.184 ko)Aquitaine’s wine regions: the keys to successful sightseeing - 2010 (German - 4.349 ko)Aquitaine’s wine regions: the keys to successful sightseeing - 2010 (French - 4.146 ko)

Our new publication devoted to cycling comes in the form of a tourist map.On one side a map gives you an overview of the cycling tracks, cycle routes, "green routes", cycling stations and other important information. There are also five original cycling-related ideas: events, places to cycle, out-of-the-ordinary sites, etc. On the other side, there is a whole host of pratical information and contacts, as well as ideas for tours and turnkey breaks.
The map is available in 3 languages: French, English, and Dutch.The tourist map "Cycle Tourism in Aquitaine" (French - 2 856 ko)The tourist map "Cycle Tourism in Aquitaine" (English - 2 858 ko)The tourist map "Cycle Tourism in Aquitaine" (Spanish - 2 691 ko)The tourist map "Cycle Tourism in Aquitaine" (German - 2 685 ko)The tourist map "Cycle Tourism in Aquitaine" (Dutch - 2 859 ko)

Because a great many of you come to our region with your children, we have listed a whole host of ideas for successful holidays on this new tourist map. An animal park in Dordogne or a historic castle in the Pyrenees. Something for the whole family or just for the kids in Gironde. A festive event in the Landes or a turnkey break in Lot-et-Garonne… This is a real treasure map! The French edition is now only accessible as a download, but the English and Dutch paper versions are still available. The tourist map "Aquitaine for families" (English - 4 584 ko)The tourist map "Aquitaine for families" (French - 4 583 ko)The tourist map "Aquitaine for families" (Dutch - 4 581 ko)

You may already know about our region for its ocean beaches and gigantic lakes. But Aquitaine also has plenty to offer further inland. This is the latest in the line of tourist maps giving you ideas for holidays in a green, rustic, gourmet setting where nature reigns and many of the locals are expert craftsmen. Along the Wine Routes, from fortified town to characterful village, on a horse farm or a cycling track running through the vines, this map will whet your appetite for green tourism in Aquitaine! The French edition is now only accessible as a download, but the English paper version is still available. The tourist map "Countryside in the Aquitaine" (English - 2 972 ko)The tourist map "Countryside in the Aquitaine" (French - 2 977 ko)

For an initial contact with Aquitaine: this magazine, with articles illustrated by magnificent photographs, proudly presents the many assets of the region. From the Pilat dune to Château Bonaguil, from the Lascaux caves to the Bordeaux vineyards, from the Cordouan lighthouse to the wonders of Basque country, Aquitaine is yours for the enjoying. Available in English, French, German, Dutch and Spanish. L'Aquitaine, "The South at its Best" (French - 4 011 ko)L'Aquitaine, "The South at its Best" (English - 2 074 ko)L'Aquitaine, "The South at its Best" (German - 3 992 ko)L'Aquitaine, "The South at its Best" (Spanish - 2 061 ko)L'Aquitaine, "The South at its Best" (Dutch - 6 876 ko)

Heavenly wine toursThat is the name of our latest wine tourism brochure just off the presses.

The magazine section takes you on a voyage of discovery of 1,001 sites along some original itineraries around wine regions in all 5 départements of the region, from wineryies to museums and villages to festivals.

And to organise your next stay in Aquitaine, the central section has all the practical information you need about accommodation, holiday packages, places for wine-tasting, museums, golf courses…

Welcome to THE wine country!

The French edition is now only accessible as a download, but the English and German paper versions are still available. Heavenly Detours, the magazine section (English - 4 464 ko)Heavenly Detours, the central section (English - 6 576 ko)Heavenly Detours, the magazine section (German - 4 629 ko)Heavenly Detours, the central section (German - 6 873 ko)Heavenly Detours, the magazine section (French - 4 734 ko)Heavenly Detours, the central section (French - 6 680 ko)

This was the first brochure we made on the subject, in January 2005: an introduction to the wonderful world of wine in Aquitaine. Six chapters take a look at the strong links between tourism and wine over the region as a whole: presentation of the different wine areas, excursions and activities, history and heritage, accommodation and gastronomy, art and wine, crafts and festivals … The brochure is illustrated by a great many photos showing all the beauty and diversity of our landscapes and the architecture fashioned over the centuries by the presence of vines in the region. The French edition is now only accessible as a download, but the English and German paper versions are still available. NB: the information in this practical guidebook has not been updated and may therefore be a little out of date. Aquitaine, all about wine (English - 4 556 ko)Aquitaine, all about wine (German - 4 108 ko)Aquitaine, all about wine (French - 4 007 ko)

Our region is famous for its 250 kilometres of ocean coastline, but this tourist map invites you to discover the freshwater aspect of Aquitaine. And there is plenty to see: Europe’s biggest estuary, a multitude of lakes close to the ocean, navigable waterways, rivers descending from the Pyrenees…
We give you a few ideas for excursions and visits in all four corners of the region, as well as all practical information for a cruise in a houseboat: a list of hire firms and the sites worth seeing. For perfect holidays going with the flow of nature.
Available in English, French, Spanish and German.The tourist map "Going with the flow in Aquitaine" (English - 2 630 ko)The tourist map "Going with the flow in Aquitaine" (German - 2 633 ko)The tourist map "Going with the flow in Aquitaine" (Spanish - 2 624 ko)The tourist map "Going with the flow in Aquitaine" (French - 2 630 ko)

Warning, this tourist map will make you want to take a break in Aquitaine!
Bayonne, Bordeaux, Pau and Périgueux are four major hubs, each offering their own special atmosphere, history, heritage and secrets…
Our leaflet will give you the keys to these towns: the walk you simply have to do, places to visit, the best times to come and, of course, the unforgettable shopping experiences… You will find useful tips and ideas for a perfect weekend.
Our towns will enchant you!
The English edition is now only accessible as a download, but the French and Spanish paper versions are still available. The tourist map "Weekends in town in Aquitaine" (English - 2 209 ko)The tourist map "Weekends in town in Aquitaine" (French - 2 218 ko)The tourist map "Weekends in town in Aquitaine" (Spanish - 2,311 ko)

A new tourist map showing the golf courses in Aquitaine completes the collection that also includes cycling and well-being.
Close to towns or out in the countryside, all 48 courses in the region are listed and six of them are described in more detail.
Most courses offer accommodation, and many have a spa... Golf passes, turnkey breaks, specialist incoming agencies… You will find all the info you need to give yourself a break at the ideal golf course.The tourist map "Golf in Aquitaine" (English - 2 177 ko)The tourist map "Golf in Aquitaine" (French - 2 194 ko)

The collection of tourist maps continues: after cycle tourism comes well-being. It is a word that fits perfectly with Aquitaine… The map lists the thalassotherapy centres, the thermal bath resorts and the establishments that have a spa. From the Médoc to Béarn via Lot-et-Garonne and the Landes, without forgetting the Basque Coast, we also propose a few "turnkey" breaks. Come and discover our region and its benefits for your body!
The French edition is now only accessible as a download, but the English paper version is still availableThe tourist map "Well-being in Aquitaine" (English - 3 064 ko)The tourist map "Well-being in Aquitaine" (French - 3 066 ko)

Conviviality, authenticity and quality of reception are the main characteristics of these French bed and breakfasts. We offer 473 different establishments in the départements of Aquitaine.
Available in French. As the document is large, it has been separated into 4 parts::: Gîtes de France – 2012 guest houses and tables d’hôte – Lot-et-Garonne (French - 2 500 ko):: Gîtes de France – 2012 guest houses and tables d’hôte – Gironde (French - 3 273 ko):: Gîtes de France – 2012 guest houses and tables d’hôte – Landes (French - 1 858 ko):: Gîtes de France – 2012 guest houses and tables d’hôte – Pyrénées-Atlantiques (French - 3 911 ko)

The "Gîtes de France" label seasonal furnished holiday accommodation has an established reputation. This map presents overnight and holiday gîtes, "Prévert" campsites as well as 6 childrens gîtes in the region.
Available in French. As the document is large, it has been separated into 2 parts:Gîtes de France – 2012 overnight and holiday gîtes – Recto (French - 1 695 ko)Gîtes de France – 2012 overnight and holiday gîtes – Verso (French - 1 953 ko)

This label today (May 2010) brings together 121 restaurateurs and 32 cafe owners all with the same desire: to share their knowledge and their love for the terroir.
Taste the high-quality local specialities in a convivial atmosphere, find out about the history of the village, the surrounding heritage or the events not to be missed - this is the philosophy of the place.
The brochure is general documentation. To find out about the 153 participating establishments, visit the website http://aquitaine.bienvenueaupays.fr.
Available in French version only.Assiette et Café de Pays (French - 1 240 ko)

Dairy produce, sea produce, conserves, meat, drinks, desserts and a whole host of specialities…
This guidebook gives you the details of 87 producers who have signed the "Artisans gourmands d’Aquitaine" charter, a guarantee of quality. A feast awaits you wherever you are in Aquitaine!
Published by the Aquitaine Regional Chamber of Trades and Crafts along with the local chambers, the guidebook comes in French and English and is available as a download only.Gourmet crafts in Aquitaine (French & English - 1 014 ko)

Focusing on 7 tourist trails accessible to the disabled, this guidebook lists the accommodation, activities, sightseeing and cultural venues bearing the ‘Tourism & handicaps’ or ‘Handi Plage’ labels.
Because this guidebook is very heavy, we have split it into two downloadable parts: the first for the circuits entitled Périgord Colours, the Wine Route in Gironde, Gourmet Trip in Lot-et-Garonne; and the second with Water Sport and Leisure, Discovery of the Basque Country, Nature and Discovery in Béarn, and Skiing, Leisure and Snow.HandiPlus Aquitaine, first part (French - 3 021 ko)HandiPlus Aquitaine; second part (French - 3 792 ko)

"Navigating around the south" offers a voyage of discovery down the rivers and canals of 3 regions, Aquitaine, Midi-Pyrénées and Languedoc-Roussillon. For each navigation stage, the brochure suggests special favourites and ideas for cruises and noteworthy sites. Readers will also find all the information they may need on navigation, house-boat rental and contact information for service providers. Available in English, French (online only), German and Spanish. Sail on our Southern rivers and canals (French - 4 617 ko)Sail on our Southern rivers and canals (English - 4 611 ko)Sail on our Southern rivers and canals (German - 4 619 ko)Sail on our Southern rivers and canals (Spanish - 4 615 ko)

The Santiago de Compostela routes crossing our beautiful region of Aquitaine will reveal all their secrets, with detailed itineraries, spiritual and architectural stopovers and above all practical travel tips, to help you obtain the precise information you need to organise your stay or excursion. Available online only in French and in German. Routes to Santiago de Compostela (French - 3 724 ko)Routes to Santiago de Compostela (German - 3 722 ko)

To travel down the trails of Aquitaine, on horseback. This edition, prepared in cooperation with the Equestrian Regional Tourist Board, offers ideas for 1 to 7 day stays and excursions, together with all the addresses you need to organise your weekend or your holiday. Bilingual French/English edition (online only). Aquitaine on Horseback (French & English - 1 310 ko)