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Aquitaine Overview

At only three hours from Paris by TGV train, there’s no excuse for missing out on this classical masterpiece containing one of the largest protected architectural neighborhoods in all of France. If you would like to see more of its young handsome specimens in the flesh, the beaches of Arcachon and Pyla Plage are favorite weekend retreats for Bordeaux’s gay and lesbian crowd, only 45 minutes away. Arcachon is known for Europe’s highest sand dune, Pyla, and for being the center of activity for many oyster farms. (Who needs Viagra?)

Traveling south along the coast, you come upon Hossegor and Biarritz, two other hotspots of gay activity. Biarritz became famous for a couple of reasons: First of all it was there that the wife of Napoleon III, Eugénie de Montijo, launched the fashion for sea bathing; and it is where the Hollywood Script-writer, Peter Viertel introduced surfing to local youths while shooting “The Sun also Rises” in 1957. Since then, the craze has spread to the rest of Aquitaine, which hosts three world championship surfing contests each year.

To continue on your whirlwind gay tour of Aquitaine, head east of Biarritz to Pau (as in right in the kisser), the city of Henri IV. Its gay quarter is located on the street of René-Fournets and is replete with a gay sauna, a boutique and two bars — just small enough for outside visitors to instantly become the center of attention. Finally, at the northern end of Aquitaine is Périgueux, the capital of the Dordogne, one of France’s most romantic destinations and the perfect place to share with a special someone. Its valleys, hills, winding waterways and perched medieval castles will have you feeling like a queen for the day (or more). If at any point during your gay tour of Aquitaine you feel like you’ve already been the belle of too many balls, retreat to one of its “Cities of Character,” like Agen or Dax.

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Plage des 2 jumeaux Plage des 2 jumeaux - The Basque coast
Gay and lesbian beach 2 jumeaux near Hendaye
Cocob Cocob - Agen and The Lot-et-Garonne
Here is an audacious new concept, melting pot of cabaret, restauration and accomodation, proposed by the Claude, the sympathic owner. Transformist show with profesionals, disco club, dancing diners, whatever would be your needs, you've just found the right place to be !
L’Art du bien-être au Clos Bruyols L’Art du bien-être au Clos Bruyols - Sarlat , Périgueux and the Dordogne
L'Art du bien-être au Clos Bruyols, un pur moment de plaisir, une parenthèse relaxante, un cadeau à offrir ou à s'offrir...

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Le Bellevue Le Bellevue - Bordeaux and the Gironde
Our two Chefs Mathieu Detchar and Gael Dassonville will take great pleasure in creating a memorable dining experience for each evening of your stay. Dinner will be served either in the dining room, the conservatory or the park under the oak tree, depending on the season and weather.
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Le Babylone Le Babylone - Bordeaux and the Gironde
Le Babylon, bar où l'on peut se réunir et danser 7/7 de 22h jusqu'à 4h.Franck accueille filles et garçons dans une super ambiance.
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Cocob Cocob - Agen and The Lot-et-Garonne
Here is an audacious new concept, melting pot of cabaret, restauration and accomodation, proposed by the Claude, the sympathic owner. Transformist show with profesionals, disco club, dancing diners, whatever would be your needs, you've just found the right place to be !
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L’Art du bien-être au Clos Bruyols L’Art du bien-être au Clos Bruyols - Sarlat , Périgueux and the Dordogne
L'Art du bien-être au Clos Bruyols, un pur moment de plaisir, une parenthèse relaxante, un cadeau à offrir ou à s'offrir...
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L'Atelier de Noizette L'Atelier de Noizette - Sarlat , Périgueux and the Dordogne
Training courses of sculpture and modelling in the workshop of Noizette, located in the valley of the five castles (Beynac, Castelnaud, Fayrac, Marqueyssac, and Milandes), from two kilometers of Beynac, and 10 kms of Sarlat, heart of Périgord Noir.
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Degustation Lalande de Pommerol Degustation Lalande de Pommerol - St-Emilion and the Libournais
Tout prêt de Libourne et de St-Emilion, sur la commune de Néac, le Château Belles-Graves vous accueille dans les vignobles prestigieux de Pomerol.
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Musée du Vin et du Négoce de Bordeaux Musée du Vin et du Négoce de Bordeaux - Bordeaux and the Gironde
Le Musée du Vin et du Négoce présente une collection d'objets historiques mise en valeur au moyen d'une scénographie moderne, combiné à l'utilisation de nouvelles technologies.
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Plage des casernes Plage des casernes - The Landes
Célèbre plage naturiste de sable des Landes !
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