The Romans established Gallia Aquitania as a province. In the Middle Ages, Aquitaine was a kingdom and a duchy whose boundaries fluctuated considerably. For most of Aquitaine's written history, …

Aquitaine, former région of France. As a région, it encompassed the southwestern départements of Dordogne, Gironde, Landes, Lot-et-Garonne, and Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

Aquitaine travel guide and tourist information, with attractions including castles and villages, beaches and Bordeaux and places to visit throughout the Aquitaine region of south-west France

See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. Book these experiences for a close-up look at Aquitaine. These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider …

Aug 28, 2025 · Aquitaine is a gorgeous region to visit in southwestern France. It is one of the most diverse regions in France, boasting of long Atlantic beaches, multitudes of beautiful landscapes, and …

Aquitaine, capital city Bordeaux, was one of the great historic provinces of France. This page covers the area that until 2016 was the Aquitaine region of France, now merged into a larger region known as …

Aquitaine, in the south-west, is the largest region of France. It has a long, straight west coast, which stretches 200 km from the mouth of the Gironde estuary down to Spanish border.

The ultimate summer destination, Aquitaine not only enjoys a mild, sunny climate, but also an ideal location between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrenees mountains.

Rolling vineyards give way to rugged Atlantic coastlines, while medieval castles stand sentinel over charming villages. This is Aquitaine, a region where history is woven into the very fabric of daily life, …

All about the Aquitaine region of southwest France, including Bordeaux, Gironde, Dordogne, Pyrenees Atlantique and more, by Tom Brosnahan