Virtually Explore Southwest France
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Built in 1489, this charming castle with its magnificent Gothic features is a great example of Renaissance architecture. The Caumonts, an eminent family of the French aristocracy and the original...
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Listed as a National Historical Monument, the romantic and picturesque Marqueyssac Gardens offer a 19th century stone-tiled castle and over 6 kilometres of pathways lined with 150,000 hand-pruned...
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Although its location, its terroir and its reputation largely deserved to be included in the 1855 classification, the Toulouse-Lautrec family, owners of Siran, legitimists and faithful to their family tradition...
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The Lascaux cave was discovered 80 years ago, on September 12, 1940. The image of the painted animals as well as the history of the discovery of the cavity are known to all. As for conservation issues, they have been in the headlines many times… On the other hand, the archaeological history of the cave is poorly understood and painful.
At the time of the discovery, several hundred archaeological remains lay at the foot of the decorated walls. A large number were collected during the first explorations, during the development works for the tourist visit (1946-1948) then during the installation of the air regeneration system (1957-1958). Only the particular area of the Well was excavated in 1949 by Henri Breuil and Séverin Blanc then in 1960-1961 by André Glory.
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Bordeaux, a hub of the famed wine-growing region, is a port city on the Garonne River in southwestern France. It’s known for its Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André, 18th- to 19th-century mansions and notable...
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Arcachon Bay is a beautiful coastal lagoon known for its maritime charm and dramatic natural scenery. Nearby rises the Dune du Pilat, Europe’s tallest sand dune, offering breathtaking views across the Atlantic....
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Sarlat-la-Canéda - an old town of art and history, located in Aquitaine, in the southwest of France, the capital of the historical region of Black Perigord. Sarlat became a prosperous city at the end...
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First discovered as a locus of art in 1901, the cave has a high, narrow main gallery and several side passages. It contains about 230 engraved and painted figures, including 82 bison, horses...
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Viticulture was introduced to this fertile region of Aquitaine by the Romans, and intensified in the Middle Ages. The Saint-Emilion area benefited from its location on the pilgrimage route....
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Located in Bordeaux’s contemporary Bacalan district, La Cité du Vin’s bold curves and shimmering glass façade house an immersive exploration of wine culture across time and continents. Inside, interactive exhibits....
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October 11 - October 22, 2026