Bordeaux

Port town on the Garonne, world-famous for its wine.

Gothic cathedral, 18th and 19th century mansions, Place de la Bourse

Public gardens along the river.

The official site to consult is:  https://www.bordeaux-tourisme.com

Nantes

Port town on the Loire, where the Chateau d’Anne de Bretagne was built in the 15th century.

Must-see: Machines de l’île.

The official site of “Machines de l’île” to consult is: https://www.lesmachines-nantes.fr

The official website to consult is: https://www.nantes-tourisme.com/fr

Poitiers

City of the Vienne department, rich in its medieval heritage, and where the Futuroscope leisure park is located.

The official site of the city’s tourist office is : https://visitpoitiers.fr

Cognac

City of art and history.

Visit the distilleries and cellars of cognac (wine brandy):

  • Maison Rémy Martin
  • Hennessy
  • Martell

The official website to consult is: https://www.tourism-cognac.com