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ARCACHON
& BISCARROSSE. This area has the straightest, longest
and sandiest beaches on the continent, stretching
for around one hundred miles, interspersed with
attractive salt water lagoon's makes this a very
popular destination. These tranquil shores scented
by the pine trees that grow all along coast is home
to Arcachon and Biscarrosse two superb resorts with
a wide selection of activities such as golf, boat
trips and water sports to name a few there is a
whole range of things to do.
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BORDEAUX
& BIARRITZ. Both are only a short drive through
the intriguing man made forest of Les Landes. Medoc,
St Emilion and Bordeaux wines are widely grown in
the region, a pleasure not to miss. It is said that
wine is best when savoured in the region it's grown
in. One remarkable natural land mark is the Dune
du Pilat it is almost two miles long and 500 metres
wide and reaches a height of 115 metres.
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BIARRITZ.
This town has much to offer people of all ages,
from excellent beaches and cliff top walk to the
Biarritz Surf Festival held in July. There are a
number of bars, restaurants and cafes plus a vast
shopping area and an indoor market to browse. For
chocolate lovers there is the Chocolate Museum and
workshop with displays made entirely of chocolate.
The Musee de la Mer is a must for the sea lovers
with collections from the Bay of Biscay. Biarritz
is a good location for touring holidays.
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HOSSEGOR.
This fun loving resort enjoys an ideal position
on a long stretch of the Atlantic coast, and is
a favourite for surfing enthusiasts. There are lots
of sports activities to choose from offering something
for all the family.
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MOLIETS
& MOLIETS PLAGE. Like separate villages each with
their own character. Moliets is set in superb woodland
with bright shores by salt water lakes, sleepy little
villages where time has stood still, and tranquil
tracks just waiting to be explored. Moliets Plage
has a wide selection of bars and cafes plus a lively
choice of sports activities and family entertainment's.
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OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST.
BORDEAUX.
Shopper's paradise, classic 18th century
city centre.
JEAN DE LUZ.
Located five miles from the Spanish boarder,
good swimming, summer resort, Basque fishing village.
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