Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! If you’re feeling it’s time to say those three little words... but you’re short on ideas for an inspiring, romantic, unforgettable and perfect place to say them? Never fear! Nouvelle-Aquitaine is also the land of true love! Here’s our suggestions to help you out.
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Bidart montagnes au coucher de soleil
Are you into sunsets?
- Île de Ré: at the foot of the Phare des Baleines
- French Basque Country: on Plage de Bidart
- Biarritz: on the footbridge leading to the Rocher de la Vierge and in the Atalaye tunnel.
- Pyrenees: breathtaking sunsets are to be had on Pic d’Ossau and at the Lac d’Ayous!
© Philippe Wall
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Marais Poitevin
More into nature?
- Arcachon Bay: get unbeatable views of the bay from the top of the Dune du Pilat!
- Landes: canoeing down the Leyre in the Landes de Gascogne nature reserve
- Poitevin Marsh: on a boat in the heart of Green Venice
- Creuse: Atop the Rocher de la fileuse, with views of the Valley of Painters
© Philippe GIRET
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Montgolfière au coucher de soleil
Fancy something totally new?
- Dordogne: in the basket that takes you down into the Gouffre de Proumeyssac caverns with its amazing rock formations, in Bugue-sur-Vézère.
- French Basque Country: right in the middle of Holzarte Suspension Bridge
- Lot-et-Garonne: during an amazing stay at the Stelsia Hotel
- On a hot-air balloon ride over the Saint Emilion vineyards
- Poitiers : in an old 19th century chapel, lovingly converted into a hotel and restaurant
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Grand Hotel de Bordeaux
All about luxury?
- On a boat out on Arcachon Bay
- Landes: over dinner served with three Michelin stars at Les Prés d’Eugénie
- On the roof top terrace at the Hôtel Intercontinental de Bordeaux: unbeatable views of the city
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Brantôme depuis l'Hôtel du Moulin
Want to keep it traditional?
- In the Dordogne on the L-shaped bridge in Brantôme, the Venice of Périgord Vert
- On a barge along the Charente: in Saintes or Saint Simon
- On the battlements of Citadelle de Blaye, overlooking the Gironde estuary
- Whispering sweet nothings in the secret hall of Duras chateau
- Wandering along the Medieval lanes of Monflanquin, Pujol-le-Haut and Villeréal. www.tourisme-lotetgaronne.com
- Along palm lined lanes in a horse-drawn carriage in Pau, at the foot of the Pyrenees
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