French Atlantic Coast Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit French Atlantic Coast
Where to stay in French Atlantic Coast
Bordeaux City Centre
Travellers choose Bordeaux City Centre for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Gambetta Tram Station or Grand Theatre Tram Station and check out top sights like Place Gambetta.
Biarritz City Centre
Biarritz City Centre is popular for its seaside views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Casino Barriere or Gare du Midi.
La Rochelle City Centre
La Rochelle City Centre is popular for its waterfront views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Vieux Port or La Rochelle Hotel de Ville.
Nantes Centre
Visitors often come to Nantes Centre for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Place du Commerce and Place Royale. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Commerce Tram Stop.
Le Lac
Lake views and bars are highlights of Le Lac. Make a stop by Matmut Atlantique Stadium or Bordeaux Exhibition Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Les Aubiers Tram Station to get around town.
Hôtel de Ville - Quinconces
If you're spending time in Hôtel de Ville - Quinconces, check out sights like Grand Theatre of Bordeaux or Place de la Comédie and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Grand Theatre Tram Station or Gambetta Tram Station.
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Popular places to visit
Arcachon Bay
Europe’s largest sand dune, beaches and an island filled with birds await you at this beautiful bay on France’s southwest coast.
Dune of Pilat
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Dune of Pilat, a popular beach in La Teste-de-Buch. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Place de la Bourse
Explore this photogenic riverside square, which is bordered by two grand neoclassical palaces and features a spectacular fountain at its center.
Cité du Vin
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cité du Vin during your travels in Bordeaux. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Cote des Basques
Considered the birthplace of European surfing, this picturesque bay of golden sand is backed by rugged cliffs and lined with beachfront cafés.
Carnac Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Carnac Beach, a popular beach in Carnac. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
