Poitou-Charentes

城市概覽

Nouvelle-Aquitaine was created in 2016 with the merger of three smaller regions: Aquitaine, Limousin, and Poitou-Charentes. The region has played a significant role throughout history, from the earliest neolithic art discovered in caves such as Lascaux, to the Battle of Poitiers/Tours in 732 which turned the tide against the Moorish conquest of Europe. In the Middle Ages, the region was under the Duchy of Aquitaine, one of the major continental territories held by the Kingdom of England. There are many castles and locations of note from the Hundred Years' War fought by England and France, which resulted in the expulsion of the English and incorporation of the region into France. The Duchy's boundaries more or less corresponded to those of the modern-day Nouvelle-Aquitaine. In the late 18th century, the area gave birth to the Girondins, a powerful liberal/left-wing faction in the French Revolution. Of most interest to many visitors is the perfection, over centuries, of wine production in the terroirs around Bordeaux. The region is now hugely popular with British holidaymakers and hundreds of thousands of Britons reside and own property in the south-west of France (as the rather horrible term "Dordogneshire" attests). But don't let this put you off; Nouvelle-Aquitaine is still a mainly rural area steeped in traditions and enjoying a mild climate tempered by the ocean and the relatively southern latitude.

Tourist information Vidit Nouvelle-Aquitaine website

如何抵達

By plane Nouvelle-Aquitaine has a lot of airports, reflecting its importance as a holiday destination. It is particularly well-connected to the United Kingdom by air, thanks mainly to low cost carriers such as Ryanair. With the exception of Bordeaux, the region's airports are small and only receive a handful of flights each day, but all have a connection to Paris (Charles de Gaulle and/or Orly). The summer months bring a greater variety of flights.

Bordeaux Mérignac is the main international airport in the region, with three terminals. It offers connections all over Europe and the Maghreb, and receives a seasonal transatlantic service from Montreal Trudeau. It is also a hub of domestic services from all parts of France, including Paris Charles de Gaulle, where the vast majority of long-haul flights to the country land. The airport is situated next to the Bordeaux ring road (rocade), offering easy access to the region's road network. A shuttle bus transports passengers to Bordeaux Saint Jean railway station in the city centre.

Regional airports Bergerac Dordogne Périgord has year-round flights from Amsterdam Schiphol, Liverpool John Lennon, London Stansted and Southampton. Biarritz Pays Basque has links to European cities, including London Stansted. La Rochelle Île de Ré has year-round flights from London Stansted, Lyon Saint-Exupéry and Southampton. Limoges is connected to several airports in England (East Midlands, London Stansted, Manchester and Southampton), as well as offering some domestic flights. Poitiers Biard receives year-round flights from Edinburgh, London Stansted and Lyon Saint-Exupéry.

By train TGV services run high speed from Paris (Gare Montparnasse) via Tours (Saint-Pierre-des-Corps), before entering Nouvelle-Aquitaine itself, serving Poitiers (1 hr 18 min from Paris), Angoulême (1 hr 59 min) and Bordeaux (Saint-Jean) (2 hr 4 min). TGVs utilise slower lines for part of their journey to access La Rochelle (2 hr 49 min), Bayonne (4 hr) and B

當地交通

By car Driving your own vehicle still offers the most flexible way of getting around Nouvelle-Aquitaine, especially when penetrating more rural spots. As noted before, the region is large and its road network is extensive, with the most useful routes being:

A10 (north-south): Centre-Val de Loire, from Paris, Tours, Poitiers (N10, N147), Niort (A83), Saintes (N141, N150), Bordeaux (A630) A20 (north-south): Centre-Val de Loire, from Orléans, Limoges (N141), Brive-la-Gaillarde (A89), Occitanie, towards Toulouse A62: Bordeaux (A630), A65, Agen, Occitanie, towards Toulouse A63 (north-south): Bordeaux (A630), Landes, Bayonne (A64), Biarritz, Spain, towards San Sebastián, Bilbao A64: Bayonne (A63), Pau (A65), Pyrenees, Occitanie, towards Toulouse A65: A62 (from Bordeaux), Landes, Mont-de-Marsan, Pau (A64) A89 (west-east): Bordeaux (as the N89), Libourne, Périgueux, Brive-la-Gaillarde (A20), Massif Central, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, towards Clermont-Ferrand N10 (north-south): Poitiers (A10), Angoulême (N141), A10 (to Bordeaux) N141 (west-east): Saintes (A10), Cognac, Angoulême (N10), Limoges (A20) N147: Poitiers (A10), Limoges (A20, N141) A630/N230 (Rocade de Bordeaux): Ring road, links with A10, A62, A63, N89, access to Bordeaux-Mérignac airport

By train

Rail is an excellent way of travelling between towns and cities. While some longer distance routes within the region are covered by TGV and Intercités trains, the vast majority of rail services are provided by Trains Express Régionaux (TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine). All journeys can be planned using Voyages SNCF, and the TER website has a network map.

By plane There is only one air route operated within the region: HOP! (Air France) La Rochelle to Poitiers.

必看景點

Historic towns, many with castles, are the main thing to see in the region. Moving from place to place, you can check out ancient churches, wander delightful streets, mooch around various markets, and of course stay for lunch! You won't be 'doing' much per se, but you will discover the essence of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in a very relaxed and satisfying way. Prehistoric cave art — mainly centred on the Dordogne, and including the stunning Grotte de Lascaux, there are dozens of caves in the region where you can see paintings left by our ancestors more than 10,000 years ago. There are hundreds of miles of beach to explore, and away from the main resorts (Arcachon, Biarritz and Royan), far from being crowded. There are also quite a few nudist beaches along this stretch of coast, though all are clearly marked as such.

體驗活動

Futuroscope — this futuristic multimedia theme park is advertised everywhere in the region, though is located just north of Poitiers. Most attractions are based around 3D / 4D cinema and light shows. Boating — there are many navigable waterways in the region, notably the Gironde estuary, the rivers Charente, Dordogne, Garonne and Vézère, and the canal de Garonne. All are gentle and highly accessible: craft, including barges, rowing boats, canoes and kayaks are available to hire along these, and you can generally get away with having no licence or experience. A wonderful way to spot aquatic wildlife such as coypu, kingfisher and heron. Cycling — the region's country lanes and cycle tracks make this a perfect way to get around. You can mountain bike in the Pyrenees and Massif Central, while the extensive forest trails of the Landes are suited for families. Surfing — pretty much anywhere from La Rochelle down to Spain is viable, though the most commercialised