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Luxury, calm and delight in Aquitaine

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Place de la Bourse - Bordeaux

The Grand Hôtel Loreamar Spa in Saint Jean-de-Luz.

Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa

Domaine des songes - Pessac Hôtel Le Grand Barrail - Saint Emilion

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Wake up in the morning and look out over the most famous vineyards in the

world, stay in the palace of Empress Eugénie, enjoy tasting the black truffle of

the Périgord in the company of a gourmet chef, or work on your swing with the

enchanting ocean as a backdrop... The Aquitaine offers you the chance to enjoy

some exceptional moments and to discover a landscape and heritage like no other.

Whether a sport enthusiast, a lover of luxury shipping, a fine dinner and

wine connoisseur, or simply appreciate contemporary art or a hedonist

seeking lovely places far from the pressures of daily life, clearly the

Aquitaine will have something to make you smile, and much more still.

Régine Marchand

EDITO

Luxury, calm and delight in Aquitaine

"Luxury is not merely a pleasure, but pleasure is a luxury".

Francis Picabia, July 1921


Photo credits:Page 2 : Grand Hôtel Loréamar - Agence BMLWT - Grand Barrail - Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa / page 4 : Laurent Reiz / Page 6 : Phélan Ségur castle - Les sources de Caudalies - A. Quimbre/CDT 33 - Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux / Page 7 : Franc Mayne - Alain Béguerie - Pavie Castle / Page 8 : Hôtel du Palais - Le Doaré - Les Rosiers / Page 9 : Le Doaré - Hôtel du Palais / Page 10 : Laurent Reiz -Daniel Schmitt (PIP) / Page 11 : / Page 12 : Grand Hôtel Bordeaux & Spa - OT de Bordeaux - Hôtel du Parc Beaumont / Page 13 : Coutellerie de Nontron - Lucas chevalier / Page 14 : CDT 64 - Ph. Laplace - Laurent Reiz / Page 15 : Pilota FFPB - Laurent Reiz


CONTENTS• Stay in an award-winning vineyard ____________ 7

• Sleep at the palace of Empress Eugénie ________ 9

• Unearth the secrets

of the Périgord Black Truffle _____________ 11

• Shop in luxury stores

and meet local producers from Aquitaine __ 13

• Enjoy a round of golf against the ocean backdrop 15

Press contact : Rosario SILVERIOAQUITAINE REGIONAL TOURISM COMMITTEE

4 place Jean Jaurès - CS 31759 - 33074 Bordeaux Cedex Tel. : +33 5 56 01 70 00

[email protected]

Stay in an award-winning vineyard

"Take love as a sober man takes wine; do not become a drunkard. »Alfred de Musset, 1810-1857Many vineyards producing some of the best award winning wines open their doors to tourists for timeless stays, in rooms which perfectly combine charm and exception. A guided tour of the locations with a breathtaking view over world famous vineyards...

At the source of the Graves vineyards...At the entry to Bordeaux, the Bordelais planted their very first vineyards, from where wines were sent which created the reputation of Bordeaux, over oceans, a land of gravel and sand which gave birth to wines which combine body and luxury.

Unique ! Sleep in an award winning Saint-Emilion vineyardLocated at the heart of the Château Pavie vineyard, which is one of the top 15 award winning Saint-Emilion wines, the Pavie Residence overlooks the wine cellars as well as offering a breathtaking view over the Dordogne valley. It is in this intimate setting that Château Pavie, just 3km from the Medieval town of Saint-Emilion, has four luxury rooms for guests who love exceptional locations.In the evening, return to the village to a meal full of flavour at the Hostellerie restaurant, which has a new chef Cédric Bechade, ready to ensure the restaurant retains its 2 Michelin stars.

Press contact : Jean-Pierre Tuil / Image et Entreprise

Tel. : +33 1 42 61 51 64

Email : [email protected]

Information and bookings : Hostellerie de Plaisance - Place du Clocher - 33330 Saint-Emilion Tel. : +33 5 57 55 07 55

www.hostellerie-plaisance.com

Wine tasting and meal in a Médoc CastleIn a neo-classical style, opposite the Gironde, the Phélan Ségur Castle opens its doors wide and invites you to enjoy wine tastings and/or a meal in a prestigious setting. Wine tastings are held in the orangery. If you should decide to lunch or dine at the Castle this will be held in the formal reception rooms where you will be able to enjoy an exceptional dining experience, personally welcomed by the Castle employees who will serve you throughout your meal and answer any questions you may have concerning the Phélan Ségur wines, which are handpicked to perfectly complement the dishes served by the chef (menus between 110 and 200 Euros including an aperitif and wine). From 2 people.

Information and bookings : Marie-Dominique Larrebat - Château Phélan Ségur- 33180 Saint-Estèphe Tel. : +33 5 56 59 74 00 - www.phelansegur.com

Produce your very own Médoc wineOver the course of a year, "Mes Vignes" offers you the chance to get to know all about wine production in the heart of the vineyards. Opt for the luxury package, which allows you to grow your own plot of vines at the Château Marquis, the 4th best known wine in Margaux. During the full year, follow production of your wine step by step, participate in practical programmes at the heart of the estate (including a stay at harvest time and a wine tasting course), and you will even be given bottles with your own name on the label!

Information and booking: Tel. : +33 5 65 30 38 45 - www.mesvignes.com

Stars for the Sources de CaudalieThe award winning Graves wine, château Smith Haut Lafitte has opened its vineyards to the Sources de Caudalie, a hotel dedicated to lifestyle in the vineyards. Founded in 1999 by Florence and Daniel Cathiard, this wonderful small hotel with 49 rooms and suites has a spa whose success is based on the unique concept of Wine-therapy, a therapeutic combination of a warm water source with extracts of the vines. It provides as well as a one Michelin star restaurant Grand’Vigne.

Information and bookings : Les Sources de Caudalie – chemin de Smith Haut Lafitte – 33650 Bordeaux-Martillac Tel. : +33 5 57 83 83 83 - Fax: +33 5 57 83 83 84

[email protected] www.sources-caudalie.com

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Franc Mayne - Saint-EmilionChâteau Pavie - Saint-Emilion

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Le Relais de Franc Mayne, a charming residence at the heart of the vineyardsAlso located at the very heart of the prestigious Saint-Emilion vineyard, the Relais de Franc Mayne with its nine rooms hosts you on the Château Franc Mayne estate, an award winning Grand Cru from Saint-Emilion.After a wonderful buffet breakfast in the exquisite dining room or the adjoining terrace, and a dip in the natural swimming pool, all of the hidden secrets of wine production will be unveiled during the visit to the Wine Cellar, including the barrel storehouse and underground tunnels used to age the wine.

Information and bookings : Relais Franc Mayne - 14 La Gomerie - 33330 Saint-EmilionTel. : +33 5 57 24 62 61

www.relaisfrancmayne.com

Stay in a prestigious vineyard in SauternesLocated in a 27-hectare vineyard overlooking the village of Sauternes, the Château d’Arche benefits from a particularly favourable climate for development of Botrytis Cinerea, the necrotrophic fungus essential for the sauterne grape variety. In this exquisite 17th Century Charterhouse, the Relais du château d’Arche has a total of nine rooms (those which are located in the corner towers are highly original) which are brimming with charm. Make the most of your stay to visit the storehouse and taste some of the fine wines produced on the estate!

Information and bookings : Relais du château d’Arche - 33210 Sauternes Tel. : +33 5 56 76 67 67

www.chateaudarche-sauternes.com

EVENTS IN THE BORDEAUX VINEYARDS NOT TO BE MISSED• Wine connoisseur weekend (June)

This event combines an exceptional tasting of 100 Grands Crus, meals in the heart of the castles along with the owners of the vineyards and a Wine tour in and around the Bordeaux Vineyards.Information:Union des Grands Crus de BordeauxTel. +33 5 56 51 91 91http://ugcb.net

• Bordeaux celebrates wine

Organised every other year (even years) in June by the Bordeaux tourist office, this event allows the general public to discover in Bordeaux, wines from all over Aquitaine across the many tents which are erected along the banks of the Garonne over four days. Information and bookings :Bordeaux Tourist OfficeTel. +33 5 56 00 66 00www.bordeaux-tourisme.com

• Marathon of the Médoc Castles (September).

Each year, the "longest marathon in the world" sets a theme for fancy dress costumes worn by participants.Information:Association du Marathon des Vins du Médoc Tel : +33 5 56 59 17 20www.marathondumedoc.com

Les Sources de Caudalie

Château Phélan Ségur - Saint-Estèphe

Saint-Emilion WineBarrel storehouse

Médoc Wine Marathon

The Palace hotel is exceptional in more ways than one

Through its history, its location overlooking the ocean at the end of Biarritz Grande Plage beachfront, and through the fact that it belongs to a small family of some of the most prestigious hotels in the world.

Villa Eugénie becomes a luxury hotelIt was out of pure love for his wife Eugénie of Montijo that Emperor Napoleon III constructed Villa Eugénie in 1854.As the primary monument in Biarritz, Villa Eugénie became a hotel in 1893 and offers lovers of luxury and lifestyle the chance to partake in a piece of history in a location which has kept its soul whilst retaining tradition. Luxury furnishings, Empire couches, rose marble columns and crystal chandeliers all await in the lobby. From a painting, the Empress Eugénie will accompany you as you climb the grand master staircase to one of the 124 room in the hotel. Romy Schneider, Hemingway, Alphonse XIII… Each of the 30 suites bears witness to a prestigious past in the hotel. The majority of these have retained their furnishings dating back to the Second Empire. For those who prefer a more contemporary style, you will marvel on the top floor: with "porthole" windows overlooking the ocean and luxury wooden gangways, the rooms take on the allure of luxury ship cabins.

An imperial spa covering some 3000 m2 over five floorsOpened in 2006, the hotel spa received the 2008 Villégiature award as the best spa in Europe, and was nominated as the "Best spa in Europe and the Mediterranean" by Condé Nast Johansens. It was designed around an immaculate indoor heated swimming pool with a Jacuzzi and counter-current, you can admire the ocean waves. Reserved solely for use by hotel guests, the spa also has two saunas, two Turkish baths, a cardio-fitness centre all overlooking the ocean and a tea bar.The Hôtel du Palais has received no end of awards. The Hôtel du Palais (5 star) is part of the prestigious Colbert Group. The hotel has joined the likes of the George V, the Bristol and the Ritz amongst the 70 luxury hotels in the Colbert Group.

Information and bookings : Hôtel du Palais - 1 avenue de l’Impératrice - 64200 Biarritz Tel.: +33 5 59 41 64 00

www.hotel-du-palais.com

Internationally-renowned Biarritz chefsNo stay is complete without a good restaurant. The fame of the chefs largely exceeds the borders of Biarritz and the Basque Country.Jean-Marie Gautier at Villa Eugénie (Hôtel du Palais). Jean-Marie Gautier has been chef at the Hôtel du Palais since 1991, and serves up a sophisticated and inventive cuisine at «La Villa Eugénie», gourmet restaurant which has 1 Michelin Star. Local products from the ocean and the Basque Country form the basis of the wide variety of dishes, which can be enjoyed in the cosy setting where immense chandeliers illuminate the white walls with golden mouldings, and where the interlaced initials of Napoleon and Eugénie are reminiscent of the first occupants of the premises…

Information and bookings : Hôtel du Palais - 1 avenue de l’Impératrice - 64200 Biarritz Tel. : +33 5 59 41 64 00

www.hotel-du-palais.com

Andrée and Stéphane Rosier at Les RosiersAndrée, first ever woman to be voted "Meilleur ouvrier de France" [Best artisan in France] in the cookery sector in 2007 and former assistant chef at the Hôtel du Palais, along with Stéphane, her husband, former assistant of Jean-Marie Gautier at the Hôtel du Palais, welcome you in their 1 Michelin star restaurant with a new menu each week. Authentic market produce inspires the cuisine which is centred around fish with grilled tuna, pavé of cod, monkfish and farcis red mullet.

Information and bookings : Les Rosiers - 32 avenue Beau Soleil - 64200 Biarritz Tel. : +33 5 59 23 13 68

www.restaurant-lesrosiers.fr


Sleep at the palaceof the Empress Eugénie

Indoor swimming pool & spaat Hôtel du Palais à BiarritzLighthouse - Biarritz



Place de la Bourse - Bordeaux Place de la Bourse - Bordeaux


THINGS TO SEE IN BIARRITZ AND AROUND THE HÔTEL DU PALAIS

• Walk in the footsteps of Napoleon III and Eugénie : walk along the Rocher de la Vierge which the Emperor had decided to use as an anchoring point for the dike at the Port du Refuge which he wished to create. And then walk along to the imperial chapel constructed in 1864 at the request of the Empress. This is a listed historical monument.

• And why not gain some altitude by climbing the 248 steps of the Biarritz lighthouse, and admire the panoramic ocean view, the Basque Country and the sight of the Pyrenees mountains.

• "Dive" into the Sea Museum, in the superb art deco monument , which showcases over 150 species of fish native to the Gulf of Gascony.

• And discover the world of chocolate at the Chocolate Museum, which shows to what extent the Basque Country and chocolate are intrinsically linked.

• Visit Saint-Jean-de-Luz fishing port and the "Maison de l’Infante" where Louis XIV would marry Marie-Thérèse at the Saint Jean-Baptiste Church.

• And enjoy a stroll through the traditional villages of Guéthary, Ainhoa, Cambo-les-Bains and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.

• Head off to sea to go fishing in the early morning.

• Or how about a game of Basque Pelota.

• Just 30 minutes away: taste the tapas of Fontarrabie and San Sebastian (Spain).

• 1hr30 minutes away: visit the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao (Spain).

EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED IN BIARRITZ

• Exhibition of the Tomb of Sainte-EugénieEach year, a remarkable exhibition sets up shop in the surprising setting of the tomb of Sainte-Eugénie.Information:Tourist information office : +33 5 59 22 37 10 and during the exhibition at the tomb of Sainte-Eugénie Tel : +33 5 59 24 67 93Organisation:Biarritz Department for Cultural AffairsTel. : +33 5 59 41 57 50

• The Oceanic Festival (mid-June)

By day, festival and events surrounding the sea; by night, Casetas and tapas, as Biarritz celebrates the coming of summer across the seafront.Information and schedule:Biarritz Evénement : +33 5 59 22 50 50www.biarritz.fr

• «Le temps d'aimer» Festival (September)

Focusing on classical and contemporary dance, this festival democratises the art of choreography by promoting outdoor events.Information and schedule :Tel. +33 5 59 22 20 21www.biarritz-culture.com

Hôtel du Palais Terrace - Biarritz Works by Oteiza - Biarritz

Les Rosiers Restaurant - Biarritz

Hôtel du Palais Swimming Pool - Biarritz

Beaches

Unearthingthe secrets ofthe Périgord Black Truffle

Known as the Périgord black truffle, the Tuber melanosporum can be harvested from thefirst frosts in November until late February/early March. This fungus has two particularities: it grows underground and lives in symbiosis with a tree variety (oak, chestnut, pine, etc.).Its exceptional organoleptic qualities, along with its rarity, make the truffle one of the most costly food products in the world: depending on the quality and year, a kilo of truffles can be sold for anywhere between 500 and 1000 Euros !

Sorges, capital of the black truffleSorges is known by food lovers, the world over, as the capital of the Tuber melanosporum. Ripe for harvesting after the first frosts, the Périgord black truffle is the most aromatic of the 70 species of truffle existing in the world; it requires a special technique for harvesting using a "truffle-sniffing" animal, often a dog. Local production runs from January at the markets in Périgueux, Excideuil, Sainte-Alvère and Sarlat. In Sorges, a truffle market is held each year on the last Sunday in January. It attracts swathes of people and an in-creasing number of Europeans, Chinese and Russians, etc.

Introduction to the "Black Diamond" at the Truffle EcomuseumSorges has dedicated a unique Ecomuseum to its black diamond. Head off to discover the Truffle Trail - a fun-filled itinerary which introduces you to the characteristic plants and trees which are home to truffles - and learn everything you need to know about truffles and their culture.

Contact :Ecomusée de la truffe - Le Bourg - 24420 SorgesTel. : +33 5 53 05 90 11 - www.ecomusee-truffe-sorges.com

Ecological Accommodation at the Domaine des Bories, in SorgesSleep in an attic or wine cellar in the land of the Périgord Black Truffle. The Domaine des Bories offers you such a chance with the rental of ecological accommodation both modern, yet firmly rooted in regional tradition.

Information and bookings :Le Domaine des Bories - Fontniovas - 24420 SorgesTel. : +33 5 53 13 29 29 - www.location-sites-dordogne-perigord.com

Press contact :Véronique Pappe. Tel. : +33 6 88 29 67 21Email: [email protected]

Tasting at the Auberge de la TruffeHotelcert certified, and a member of Logis de France with a three star rating for food and accommodation, the Auberge de la Truffe opens its doors to its sophisticated rooms and mini-suites, and gives you the chance to celebrate, in the capital of the black truffle, this blessed fungus. Here, truffles are the building blocks of a gourmet tradition, as well as the object of a passion which chef Pierre Corre loves to share with his guests, notably through his "truffle menu" (€110 /person excluding beverages) : from a consommé with grated truffle to the truffle pastry for dessert, indulge in the subtle, yet unforgettable aromas of the "black diamond" of the Périgord.Pierre Corre also organises stays on the theme of truffles and foie gras: "the melody of the seven scents", seven days in the Périgord Blanc with cookery classes (and notably a cookery class focussing in truffles with a visit to the Truffle Ecomuseum), and weekends or three day visits to discover the world of truffles. Price for the "melody of the seven scents": €900 /pers excluding wine or €1000 /pers. including wine (includes cookery classis and full-board accommodation - not including visits).

Information and bookings :L’Auberge de la Truffe - 24420 Sorges

Tel. : +33 5 53 05 02 05

www.auberge-de-la-truffe.com

Stays and special menus on the theme of truffles in the Vézère ValleyAcross the whole of the Périgord, it is possible to celebrate the black truffle: at Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, the global capital of the prehistoric, the 4-star Les Glycines hotel and restaurant will delight all year round with its menus based on truffles (risotto with black truffles and green asparagus, filet of turbot in a truffle viennoise, sweetbreads with cooked truffles, etc.). In January, the hotel organises special truffle-themed stays in time for the truffle market.

Information and bookings :Hôtel-restaurant Les Glycines - 24620 Les Eyzies

Tel. : +33 5 53 06 97 07

www.les-glycines-dordogne.com


Truffle Ecomuseum in Sorges Périgord Black Truffles


Just 20 minutes from Sorges enjoy an exceptional stay at BrantômeLocated on the banks of the Dronne, the "Moulin de l'Abbaye" hotel and restaurant is one of the jewels of Brantôme. Surrounded by the Monks' Garden and the Benedictine Monastery against the hillside, this ivy-covered mill is joined to the "Venice of the Périgord" by the famous 16th Century swing bridge over the Dronne. In just a few short steps, you can visit the abbey which is home to cloisters and a monumental staircase. Member of the "Relais et Châteaux" network, the "Moulin de l'Abbaye" hotel and restaurant has 20 rooms which provide a charming setting and include a large amount of attention to detail so as to best enjoy the green Perigord.

Information and bookings :Hôtel-restaurant Le Moulin de l’Abbaye - 1 route de Bourdeilles24310 Brantôme. Tel. : +33 5 53 05 80 22

www.moulinabbaye.com

Saint Jean de Côle is one of the most beautiful villages in FranceLocated just 20 minutes from Sorges, the medieval village of Saint-Jean-de-Côle seduces thanks to its charm and monuments: Marthonie castle, the church, the priory, the humpback bridge and the pillared houses. Do not miss the Saint-Jean-de-Côle Floralies Exhibition, which is held in the second weekend of May each year.

Information :Office de tourisme - Place du Château24800 St-Jean-de-Côle. Tel. : +33 5 53 62 14 15

www.ville-saint-jean-de-cole.fr

EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED

Mimos: The Périgueux international mime festival (early August)Mimos, as a festival of visual theatre, strives to "dust off" the image of mime by presenting and showcasing the discipline in innovative forms and has become an international reference down the years.Information and schedule:"L’Odyssée" - Esplanade Robert Badinter - 24000 Périgueux.Tel. : + 33 5 53 53 18 71Press contact :Marie-Jo Picot-Mourgues. Tel. : +33 6 82 10 67 85www.mimos.fr

Mimos Festival in Périgueux

Brantôme Abbey

International prehistoric centre.

Hôtel le Moulin de l’Abbaye - Brantôme

From the Bordeaux "Triangle" to the old roads of Biarritz as frequented by the Royal Families, and the chic stores in Pau, Aquitaine is a shop window for a whole host of luxury brands. The region is also home to many treasures made by artisans in the region whose reputation is well worthy of a visit. Make the most of your stay to discover areas brimming in charm, and between two shopping trips, enjoy the regional gastronomy.

Biarritz, Bordeaux, Pau: Some useful addresses of luxury brandsIn Bordeaux, the most prestigious shops and stores in the city are located within the "Triangle" which is delimited by the Cours de l’Intendance, Cours Georges Clémenceau and Allées de Tourny. You can simply stroll around the Place des Grands Hommes to discover some of the finest luxury brands: Mauboussin, Cartier, Georges Rech, Apostrophe, J.M. Weston, Wolford, Sonia Rykiel, Hugo Boss, Robert Clergerie, Longchamp, Gérard Darel, Maje, Escada, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Lancel, Max Mara, Mac Douglas, and so on.Head off to Biarritz and the streets spanning out from Place Clémenceau. In the last century, whilst Biarritz was already the favoured location of the major Royal Families, the European aristocracy and the elite, there was already, just a stone's throw from the ocean, some of the finest jewellers, fashion designers and restaurants. Today at Place Clémenceau, you will fall for a wonderful item of jewellery from Amestoy or Garoste, before walking down Avenues Edouard VII and Maréchal Foch to see some of the finest brands in fashion and leather goods: Sonia Rykiel, Hermès, Hervé Chapelier, Max Mara…Still in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, but further inland, why not visit Pau. Rues Henri IV, Serviez, Latapie, Barthou or Foch have all of the most popular ready-to-wear brands and accessories, home decoration and table art stores: you will also find watches and jewellery by Chaumet, Hermès, Jaeger-Lecoultre or Rolex at Arnautou, and can stop off at Georges Rech or Max Mara.

In Dordogne : Repetto ballerina shoes at crazy pricesIt was in 1967 that Rose Repetto set up the hub of manufacturing Repetto ballerina shoes in Saint-Médard d’Excideuil, in Dordogne. The brand is famous for being worn by the "small rats" in the Opera, as well as Brigitte Bardot who wore these in "And God created woman". In the 70s, Serge Gainsbourg then fell under the spell of Zizi, the model created for Zizi Jeanmaire. Still today, the factory at Saint-Médard d’Excideuil is the location where the tips and ballerina shoes are manufactured in line with the "sewn-back" method. Several times a year, the factory organises sales at cut prices on previous collections (over 50% off for some models).

Information :Usine Repetto - Le Martinet - 24160 Saint-Médard d’ExcideuilTel. : +33 5 53 55 37 37 - www.repetto.comAnd a store at 47 cours de l’Intendance - 33000 Bordeaux

Lunch and accommodation in the shopping districtIn Bordeaux

• Rue Montesquieu : created in 1825, "le Chapon Fin" was one of the first ever restaurants to receive three stars in history (it was one of the first 33 restaurants to be awarded a Michelin star in 1933). Against the backdrop of a somewhat surprising rockery (listed as an historical monument), Nicolas N’Guyen Van Hai, resolutely sophisticated and inventive, serves up cuisine using the produce of the South West.

Contact :Le Chapon Fin - 5 rue Montesquieu - 33000 BordeauxTel. : +33 5 56 79 10 10 - www.chapon-fin.com

• Place de la Comédie: at the heart of the Triangle and perfectly showcasing the Grand Theatre, the «Grand Hôtel Bordeaux & Spa» (5 star) has 130 rooms and suites all decorated and designed by Jacques Garcia.

Information and bookings :Grand Hôtel Bordeaux & Spa - 2-5 Place de la Comédie - 33000 BordeauxTel. : +33 5 57 30 44 44 - www.ghbordeaux.com

• For a more relaxed, traditional experience, "Le Bordeaux" brasserie is the ideal place. Mirroring other great brasseries of the 19th century, it shook to the rhythms of the Bordeaux Theatre. Supervised today by the Executive Chef, Stéphane Carrade, he took over the reins of this historic brasserie in January 2014 and now dishes up traditional local recipes that provide a little polish to the legend that is Bordeaux.

Contact :Le Bordeaux - 2-5 place de la comédie - 33000 BordeauxTel. : +33 5 57 30 43 46 - www.ghbordeaux.com

In BiarritzPlace Bellevue : at the centre of the Biarritz shopping district, the mythical "Café de Paris" reopened in June 2009. Constructed in 1930, this 4-star hotel has just undergone renovation. Its hugely sophisticated and refined 19 rooms face out over the ocean and offer a breathtaking panoramic view over the Biarritz Grande Plage beachfront.

Information and bookings :Café de Paris - 5 place Bellevue - 64200 BiarritzTel. : +33 5 59 24 19 53 - www.hotel-cafedeparis-biarritz.com


Shop in luxury stores and local producersfrom Aquitaine

Artigua - Magescq MaterialsNontron Traditional Cutlery


In Pau

• Just a ten minute walk from Rue Barthou : Located in the clearing of a park, "l’Hôtel Parc Beaumont" (5*) has a total of 80 rooms and suites decorated using sophisticated and natural materials (wooden flooring, Pyrénées marble). Some rooms have a stunning view over the Pyrénées and Parc Beaumont. The hotel provides guests with a relaxation area and heated pool, sauna, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi as well as a spa.

Information and bookings :Hôtel Parc Beaumont - 1 avenue Edouard VII - 64000 PauTel. : +33 5 59 11 84 00 - www.hotel-parc-beaumont.com

Creators and artisans in Aquitaine

• The "Gianna et moi" clothing workshop in BordeauxThe creators of the "Gianna et moi " brand, Marie-Françoise Boyancier and Stéphane Peronnaud are not lacking in audacity which shines through in their multi-coloured and offbeat creations. All of their designs and prototypes are produced in Bordeaux with two seamstresses, before then undergoing final production in the Vendée.

On sale in Bordeaux :42 rue Sainte Colombe - 33000 Bordeaux - www.giannaetmoi.com

• "Les bijoux d’art d’Arnaud Jérôme", in BordeauxA ring in the shape of the Eiffel Tower created to mark the 120th anniversary of construction of the Parisian centrepiece, "tourbillon" rings made using spirals, twirls and precious stones… Discover the jewellery created by Arnaud Jérôme in the original setting, and the magnifying glasses which allow you to admire every single detail.

Contact :32 rue du Cancéra - 33000 BordeauxTel. : +33 5 56 58 53 42 www.arnaud-jerome-bijouxdart.com

• "Laffargue bags and studded belts" in Saint-Jean-de-LuzLocated in Saint-Jean-de-Luz for over 100 years, "Maison Laffargue" is renowned for its designs and creations (bags, purses, belts) using Basque studded leather. Designed piece by piece by hand in wonderful workshops, the studs are the signature piece of the brand.Contact :Maison Laffargue - 25 rue Gambetta - 64500 Saint-Jean-de-LuzTel. : +33 5 59 26 11 38 - www.maison.laffargue.com

• Traditional Basque material - "Les tissages Artiga" in MagescqDesigner and weaver of Basque material since 1910, Artiga guarantees ancestral expertise and traditional striped design of materials (seven strips for the seven Basque provinces). Manufacture is exclusively regional: The material is coloured in Nay and weaved in Oloron, before being stitched in Magescq for final production. Stores in Bordeaux, Pau, Oloron and Saint-Palais.

Contact :Artiga - 5 rue Brémontier - 40140 MagescqTel. : +33 5 58 47 62 39 - www.maisonartiga.com

• "Les tissages Moutet" in OrthezCreated in 1913 by Jean-Baptiste Moutet in Orthez, les tissages Moutet began by manufacturing "cow mantles", corrugated striped material which was traditionally used to cover the cow sheds to protect them from insects. Today, Tissage Moutet specialises in luxury household linen, and joins forces with designers to design and develop original pieces. Stores in Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Sare.

Contact :Tissage Moutet - route de Biron, BP 328 - 64303 OrthezTel. +33 5 59 69 14 33 - www.tissage-moutet.com

• "Pare Gabia" Basque EspadrillesKnown for its hand-made espadrilles for the material and sole, the Pare Gabia brand (which means "unrivalled" in Basque) is now well-known by "fashion addicts" the world over. In Aquitaine, these can be found in many stores, such as " Les sandales d’Eugénie ", rue de Mazagran in Biarritz or Amalgame, 14 rue Montesquieu in Bordeaux.

www.paregabia.com

• "Le couteau traditionnel de Nontron"The manufacture and production of Nontron knives has lasted since 1653. As in the past, the knife producers - or cutlers - have always designed knives by hand, a magical production of forged steel, brass and boxwood engraved with a reverse V surrounded by three dots. They are on show in the Nontron Cutlery, located in a metal and glass building designed by the Bordeaux architect Luc Arsène-Henry.

Information and tours:Atelier de la coutellerie nontronnaise - place Paul-Bert - 24300 Nontron

Tel. : +33 5 53 56 01 55 - www.coutellerie-nontronnaise.fr

Terrace at the Grand Hôtel & Spa in Bordeaux Shopping in the streets of Bordeaux

Swimming pool & Spa at the Hôtel Parc Beaumont-Pau

Jewellery by Arnaud Jérôme

Work on your swing with the ocean as a backdrop, get a perfect birdie surrounded by vineyards, this is what Aquitaine can offer thanks to its golf courses, each more wonderful than the last. Over to you to give them a try, and makes the most to enjoy some wonderful locations and addresses which bend over backwards to accommodate golf enthusiasts.

Moliets Golf Course in the LandesDesigned in 1989, this approved golf course was developed by US architect Robert Trent Jones. Moliets course is in the top ten French golf courses and is also one of the 25 most beautiful courses in Europe. Golf Digest Magazine has also classified it in the list of the 100 most beautiful courses in the world for several years. There are several reasons for this success. It has a wonderful setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean : Four of the holes are located on the sand dunes, between pine woods and ocean beaches; on a fine day, at hole 15 for instance, it is possible to see the Rhune in the Basque Country.

Information and bookings :Golf de Moliets - rue Mathieu Desbieys - 40660 MolietsTel. : +33 5 58 48 54 65 - www.golfmoliets.com

Accommodation near to the Moliets Golf Course• Alongside a lake in the Landes de Gascogne

Just under 20 km to the south of Moliets Golf Course, the Villa de l’Etang blanc, a wonderful light building with sophisticated decoration, is a favourite meeting point for golfers, since there are also two other courses within easy reach just a few kilometres away : Seignosse and Hossegor.

Information and bookings :Magali and David Sulpice - Villa de l’Etang blanc2265 route de l’Etang blanc - 40510 SeignosseTel. : +33 5 58 72 80 15 - www.villaetangblanc.fr

• In a former holiday camp

Between sand dunes and beaches, Sylvie and Franck Ducousso welcome you at the Maison de la Prade, a charming building with contemporary and sober decor which has 14 rooms and two suites. As a State-registered golf instructor, Franck Ducousso offers privileged rates for clients of Moliets golf course as well as stays including green fees for Moliets, Seignosse and Hossegor courses. You can enjoy a wonderful dining experience at the Relais de la Poste in Magescq, the neighbouring village (2 Michelin stars).

Information and bookings :Hôtel la Maison de la Prade - route de la Plage - 40660 MessangesTel. : +33 5 58 48 38 96 - www.lamaisondelaprade.com

• Ideally located between fine sandy beaches and a freshwater lake, in a luxury hotel villa.

At the entrance to Soustons village and just 10 minutes from the beaches at Vieux-Boucau, the Bellegarde Estate is a wonderful 19th Century residence fully restored by an English-Australian couple into a luxury residence. In tree-lined grounds covering some 2.6 hectares, comprising landscaped gardens, a heated pool and private tennis court, the estate offers a high level of services.

Information and bookings:Quintin Hetherington - Domaine de Bellegarde23 avenue Charles de Gaulle - 40140 SoustonsTel. : +33 6 87 72 14 79 or +33 5 58 41 33 60 - www.qsun.fr

Ilbarritz Gold Course, a unique training centre in EuropeThe international training centre at Ilbarritz Golf Course is in an exquisite set-ting and offers an original architectural concept, designed by Pierre Thévenin. Designed around a circular area, all of the traditional game play situations are available. This unique nine-hole course in Europe (32 par, length 2176 metres) has added charm by the fact that it is located at the top of the cliffs overlooking the ocean midway between Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Special mention should be given to holes 2 and 9, which are arguably the most stunning, with the breathtaking panoramic views over Biarritz and the Gulf of Gascony.

Information and bookings :Golf d’Ilbarritz - avenue du Château - 64210 BidartTel. : +33 5 59 43 81 30 - www.golfilbarritz.com

Golf Passes

Head off and discover the four most luxurious golf courses on the Basque coastline: Arcangues, Bayonne, Biarritz and Ilbarritz. Golf Pass Biarritz - 2 avenue Edith Cavell - 64000 BiarritzTel. : +33 5 59 03 71 80www.golfpassbiarritz.com

And to discover the golf courses in Les Landes, including Moliets and Seignosse:

www.tourismelandes.com/ls-golfs-des-landes


Enjoy a roundof golf againstthe ocean backdrop

Bidart Golf CourseIbarritz golf course


Charming hotel, near Ilbarritz golf courseA hotel and Michelin-star restaurant

In a wonderful park setting surrounded with pine trees, the Ibarboure family welcomes you at the Table of the brothers Ibarboure, a large 18th Century Basque residence with ochre walls and 12 rooms in a "Relais du silence" (4 stars) with a swimming pool. The three rooms in the restaurant (1 Michelin Star) allow you to dine in a contemporary and sophisticated ambiance.

Information and bookings :La Table des Frères Ibarboure - chemin de Ttalienea - 64210 BidartTel. : +33 5 59 54 81 64 (restaurant) or +33 5 59 47 58 30 (hotel)

www.freresibarboure.com

ALSO ON OFFER IN AND AROUND BIDART AND MOLIETS

• Contis Lighthouse(guided tours available in July and August)

This is a unique construction located one kilometre inland and measuring 40 metres tall, and is the only lighthouse between Capbreton and Cap-Ferret.

Information :Bordeaux Tourist Office. Tel. +33 5 58 42 89 80 - www.contis-tourisme.com

• Guéthary

This charming village, which used to be a whaling port, is today much vaunted by surfers.

Information :Office de tourisme - 74 rue du Comte de Swiecinski - 64210 GuétharyTel. : +33 5 59 26 56 60 - www.guethary-tourisme.com

• Henriet Chocolate Factory

Since 1946, the chocolate factory in Biarritz has produced chocolates, caramels and Basque nougats in pure respect of traditional expertise.

Information :Chocolaterie Henriet – place Georges Clémenceau - 64200 Biarritz Tel. : +33 5 59 24 24 15 - http://chocolaterie-henriet.com

• Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Lying at the foot of the Rhune Mountain and on the banks of a wonderful bay, the former city of privateers is still just as proud to have been chosen by Louis XIV for his wedding to the Infanta of Spain, in 1660.

Information :Office de tourisme - 20 boulevard Victor Hugo - 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Tel. : +33 5 59 26 03 16 - www.saint-jean-de-luz.com

EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED CLOSE TO BIDART AND MOLIETS• The Dax Férias (August)

For a total of 4 days and nights, several hundreds of thousands of people dressed all in white, wearing the traditional red scarf around their neck, come out to enjoy concerts and bodegas, corridas and novilladas.Information :Office de tourisme - 11 cours Foch - 40100 Dax - Tel. : +33 5 58 56 86 86www.dax-tourisme.com or http./feria.dax.fr

• The Soustons Festival (August)Landes bull racing, novilladas, marches, and street music. Information:Office de tourisme - Grange Labouyrie - 40141 SoustonsTel. : +33 5 58 41 52 62 - www.soustons.fr

• Andalucian Festival (Pentecost weekend)A large-scale Andalucian dance event is held on the Friday evening, named Casetas, as well as other events across the centre of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

• Saint-Jean Festival (late June)Everyone wears red and black, the colours of the town. Concerts, street dining, Basque pelota, toro de fuego and the Saint-Jean fireworks. Information :Office de tourisme – boulevard Victor Hugo - 64500 Saint-Jean-de-LuzTel. : +33 5 59 26 03 16 - www.saint-jean-de-luz.com

• The International Cesta Punta event (late June to late August)Organised in Saint-Jean-de-Luz every Friday at 9pm at Jaï-Alaï. Games of amateur cesta punta with local clubs. Information :Jaï-Alaï - avenue Ithurralde - 64502 Saint-Jean-de-LuzTel. : +33 5 59 51 65 30 - www.cestapunta.com

Cesta Punta

Biarritz Golf Course Drive and Golf ball

Bibart Golf Course

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