A non-exhaustive list of what the region has to offer
Bordeaux
Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Bordeaux is a must-see city listed UNESCO World Heritage in 2007
La Cité du Vin
134 Quai de Bacalan, Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 33300, France, +33 5 56 16 20 20
A fancy wine and architecture extranvaganza
Arcachon Bay
France
A lovely destination a stone throw away from Bordeaux to enjoy wine, oyster, and all things sunny and beach
Château Margaux (or any other vineyards)
Margaux-Cantenac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 33460, France, +33 5 57 88 83 83
Bordeaux and the vineyards go together, don't miss out
Biarritz
Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 64200, France
Lovely quaint Basque town to enjoy the local food, shopping and a lovely stretch of beach
Hossegor
Hossegor, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 40150, France
An internationally known surf town. High street is filled with independant shops, bakeries and restaurant. The beach is a must-see (2hr drive from Bordeaux)
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Sarlat-la-Canéda, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 24200, France
A magnificient medieval town in the heart of Dordogne (2.5hr drive from Bordeaux)
Dune of Pilat
La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 33260, France
One of the nation natural landmark ... climbing the dune is a must
Lascaux International Center of Parietal Art
Montignac-Lascaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 24290, France, +33 5 53 50 99 10
Some of the world oldest cave paintings (2hr drive)