Activities. Bienvenue, Failte, and Welcome to gasconmanoir.com, a six bed-roomed medieval manoir, and a luxury holiday home in the centre of Aquitaine, in south west France. Your vacation rental in old Gascony, among the wines and vinyards of Bordeaux.

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Take to the Dordogne or the nearby Ciron, both offering hire and instruction facilities.

Kayaking.

Take to the Spa at Castlejaloux, for relaxation and treatments. Just 20 minutes away! Also many other Spa options in Aquitaine.

Spa.

Play on one of the forty-eight courses, many nearby, in Aquitaine. Two courses within twenty minutes, ( Langon and Castlejaloux ).

Golf.

The Pyrenees are God’s country. They are a true beautiful wonder. Visit the national park.

The Mountains.

From pre-history parks to aqua leisure. Three zoos; or visit the Walibi Fun Park, less than one hour away, in Agen.

Theme Parks.

Visit the perennial and migratory ornithological wonders of the reserve at Parc Le Teich, near Arcachon. One for the Birds!

Parc Ornithologique du Teich.

Aquitaine - the land of water!!! On the riverbank, or shore of a lake, or the ocean beaches, fly or minnow crankbait: you can do all sorts of fishing in Aquitaine.

http://www.federation-peche-gironde.com/

Fishing.

Tour the beautiful Dordogne valley. Drive through the wine country to Bergerac, and on to Sarlat. An easy day trip.

The Dordogne.

Take the fast way to Fumel, and then slow it down to for a delightful drive to Cahors and on to Figeac. A day-trip.

The Lot.

Countless castles, bastides, and fortresses in the land of the chateau.

Go green. Aquitaine is a particularly attractive region for eco-tourism. Many natural zones prosper here. Europe’s biggest forest is just 20km away, nature parks, sensitive sites, and of course the Pyrenees National Park.

The Natural World.

The lifestyle in south-west France is largely built around its culinary delights. Here the pleasures of the table are a key part of daily life, from the delicious homely dishes to the exceptional creations of the regions restaurants.

Gourmet Delights.

Castles and Fortresses.

Countless possibilities. On site; in the fields, or the woods. On a walk in the valley. Or on a day trip to a park, a chateau, the coast, or the mountains. Buy fresh local food at the Markets.

Picnicking.

The earliest humans left marvelous testimony to their presence in Aquitaine. The Vézère valley is an UNESCO World Heritage site.

Visit the Lascaux Cave Paintings in Les Eyzies, in the Dordogne.

Heritage, Prehistory, Antiquity.

The National Prehistory Museum in Perigord. The Museum of Aquitaine, the Museum of Fine Arts, and The CAPC in Bordeaux. The Fine Arts Museum in Agen. etc...

The Museums.

For further reading on Activities in Aquitaine:

Please follow the links;

http://www.tourisme-aquitaine.fr/en/

http://www.uk.tourisme-gironde.cg33.fr/

http://www.bordeaux-tourisme.com

reservations@gasconmanoir.com

Manoir Caubeyran. 33690 Sigalens. Gironde. France.

Photographs / Text : Mark Mulholland; and

Comité Departmental du Tourism de la Gironde.

Comité Régional du Tourism d’Aquitaine.

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French Heritage Property:

AQUITAINE ACTIVITIES

A multitude of things to do in a multifaceted region.

Off to the coast - The Cote d’Argent. Visit Arcachon, and the Dune du Pyla, or play in the sand and waves at Bisscaross.

Tour the chateaux of the worlds most prestigious wines around Bordeaux, and the charming vineyards of the local villages.

Endless possibilities, including routes around the country roads and lanes. Or take one of the dedicated cycle-paths. Ten bicycles provided.

Take a ramble from the house in the quiet Lisos valley, or take one of the many other way-marked ways. Maps provided.

Visit the most beautiful city in France outside of Paris. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Less than one hour away.

The Coast.

Walking.

Cycling.

The Wine Country.

Bordeaux.

First European park centered on children and domestic/farm animals. Fun for all the family...especially the children.

Parc de Loisirs de La Hume, 33470 Gujan-Mestras. Gironde.

Parc de la Coccinelle.

In Gujan-Mestras, a museum totally dedicated to the OYSTER!

A homage to the people who made a success of the wonderful Arcachon Bay Oysters.

La Maison de lHuitre.

Discover a fascinating world of initiation and tasting of appellations of Bordeaux Wines.

Workshop for children with tasting of grape juice and amusing questionnaire.

Planète Bordeaux.

Located approx. 10km from Bazas, near Préchac, this former residence of the Kings of Navarre, whose people built Manoir Caubeyran, was one time home to King Henry IV of France and Queen Margot.

Well worth a visit.

Chateau de Cazeneuve.

Another Chateau located about 10km from Bazas.

The only fortress built in France by king Edward 1st. English style park.

Chateaufort de Roquetaillade.

Our neighboring traditional gascon town is a dedicated holiday-spa. A great family town. There is a fantastic lake with family facilities including, play-areas, beach, water-slides, boating, life-guards, and a restaurant.

And a golf course directly across the road, if ‘anyone’ needs to escape for a bit!!!

Castlejaloux.

Our advice for a spin/shopping is to visit the beautiful streets of the town of Bergerac on the Dordogne.

And on the way make a stop in Eymet, and or Monbazillac.

Bergerac, Eymet, Monbazillac

( Apart from the museums of Bordeaux )

Goya, Rembrandt, and Monet set a precedent for art.

Don’t miss the five masterpieces of Goya in the Musee des Beaux arts in Agen.

The Latour Marliac’s Gardens in Temple-sur-Lot, provided Monet with his lilies for Giverney.

And most amazingly of all: Rembrandt’s ‘Christ en Croix’ is still, as it was, on open display, on a wall near the alter, in the church of the nearby village of Mas d’Agenais.

An Art and Garden Trail.

The Gironde forms part of Aquitaine, in south west France. It is famous worldwide for its wine, and for its beautiful Atlantic coastline. The main city is Bordeaux, bustling and cosmopolitan, with stunning architecture. Gironde is an area of beautiful old villages, such as St Emilion, and areas such as the Medoc, Sauternes, Graves, and Entre-Deux-Mers to explore. Gironde is also home to the coastal resorts of Biscarrosse, Lacanau, and Arcachon, where the Atlantic waves allow for excellent surfing.

For further reading on Local Holiday Activities :

Including, Horse Riding, Vineyards, Kids Stuff, etc…click:

http://www.sauternais-graves-langon.com/uk/

The Airbus A380.

The Airbus transport facility is based in Langon. Airbus has a special port on the Garonne river.

This is where the aircraft parts are taken by boat and barge, and then unloaded on to oversize trucks, and then transported to Toulouse.

Veronica and Mark’s Top Things To Do:

If visiting for a week or two we recommend the following:.

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