What to do and see in Aquitaine, Nouvelle-Aquitaine: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

January 7, 2022 Nobuko Falco

Discover the best top things to do in Aquitaine, France including Chateau Coutet, Chateau Laniote, Chateau Beaurang, Chateau Cantenac, Les Noyeraies du Landers, Cave of Font-de-Gaume, Chateau de Commarque, Villa Arnaga, Musee Asiatica, Grotte de La Verna.
Restaurants in Aquitaine

1. Chateau Coutet

Lieu-dit de Coutet, 33330 Saint-Emilion France +33 5 57 74 43 21 [email protected] http://www.chateau-coutet.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 133 reviews

Chateau Coutet

In the DAVID BEAULIEU Family for over 400 years, the 13th and 14th generation combines their passion and dedication to Chateau Coutet to produce a Grand Cru of Saint-Emilion wine in the greatest respect for its environment (organic farming). Beauty of the land, biodiversity, discussions, discovery and tasting are to Chateau Coutet to please you

2. Chateau Laniote

3 Lieu Dit la Niotte, 33330 Saint-Emilion France +33 5 57 24 70 80 [email protected] http://www.laniote.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 515 reviews

Chateau Laniote

Chateau Laniote has been in the same family for almost two centuries. Arnaud de la Filolie, assisted by his oenologist wife, Florence Ribereau-Gayon has been in charge since 1989. The vineyard spread over 12 acres at the North-West of Saint-Emilion. The tour consists in visiting the cellars: vatcellar, storage room, barrels cellar, watching a little video about vinifications and tasting the wine. Guided tours by appointment.

Reviewed By Y2868FKhectorb - Hermosillo, Mexico

This place was wonderful, I went there with some friends and we had an amazing time, the visit is guided by the owner itself and he really makes you feel welcomed with some humor since the beggining. You can learn about the whole process of making a bottle of wine (don't hesitate to ask some questions!) and later on you can learn to taste a good wine. Honestly it was really entertaining visit, you will not regret it

3. Chateau Beaurang

1 Lieu Dit Beaurang Beaurang, 33330 Saint-Emilion France +33 5 57 24 73 31 [email protected] http://www.chateau-beaurang.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 211 reviews

Chateau Beaurang

A tour in the vineyard, the cellar and the wooden barrels cellar explaining the culture of the vines and the wine-making process. It is made by Claude PUYOL or Delphine PUYOL 3rd and 4th generation of the family PUYOL working at Château Beaurang. It ends by a wine tasting of their 3 different wines : Joseph d'Aragon, Château Beaurang and Château des Jouvencelles. Tour and wine-tasting ON BOOKING.

4. Chateau Cantenac

2 Lieu Dit Cantenac Route Departementale 670, 33330 Saint-Emilion France +33 5 57 51 35 22 [email protected] http://www.chateau-cantenac.fr
Excellent
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5.0 based on 972 reviews

Chateau Cantenac

Passionate about our heritage and our wines, we enjoy sharing our stories and our know-how with visitors. Our tours are welcoming, educational and punctuated with family anecdotes. Come discover the unique and charming story of the family, the estate and the production of a Grand Cru from the vine to the glass : the terroir and the work in the vineyard, winemaking and wine aging. The tour ends with a comparative and educational tasting of our wines. Tours with tastings by appointment only! Please call us or send us an email to make a reservation. It may be possible to drop-in for a wine tasting during the week (if someone is available), but please note that we are open on weekends only by appointment. Have a fabulous day and we look forward to welcoming you to our family winery!

Reviewed By MGrech - Zejtun, Malta

We have visited many wineries around the world but this has definitely been the most interesting. AJ is an excellent host and her tour is pleasant, fun and she shares so much detail and knowledge on the steps that are involved in the production of such fine wine. Madame Roskam is truly lucky to have a daughter in law like AJ! The tour will leave a wonderful memory of Saint Emilion.

5. Les Noyeraies du Landers

impasse du Lander, 24200, Sarlat-la-Caneda France +33 5 53 59 24 57 [email protected] http://www.ets-aussel.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 469 reviews

Les Noyeraies du Landers

Reviewed By SuzieSarahDavies - Tavistock, United Kingdom

We have just returned from Les Noyeraies Du Lander where we spent a lovely couple of hours. We were welcomed by Julien, the owner, then Manolo took over and gave us the most interesting talk about walnuts from planting, growing, harvesting and all the many processes that goes to producing high quality walnuts and other products. We sampled different coated walnuts and a cake, all quite delicious. We bought some walnut oil to take back to England, which will also remind us of a great tour. Just to say Manolo made such an effort to translate each stage into English and was a real star.

6. Cave of Font-de-Gaume

4 avenue des Grottes, 24620 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil France +33 5 53 06 86 00 [email protected] http://eyzies.monuments-nationaux.fr/en
Excellent
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4.5 based on 764 reviews

Cave of Font-de-Gaume

The Font-de-Gaume cave is a marvellous example of prehistoric art from the Madgalenian period with a truly remarkable group of polychrome wall paintings and engravings. For reasons of conservation, the number of visitors is limited to 180 each day with a maximum of 12 people per group. Cave of the Vezere valley designated world heritage site by UNESCO. Open: > 15th May to 15th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. > 16th September to 14th May: from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Last visit at 4 p.m. Open in accordance with conservation necessities. Closed: > Saturdays. > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 7,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups

Reviewed By wanderingwanda855 - Berkeley, United States

We visited on Sunday, October 13, 2019 and we arrived at 7:30 a.m., two hours before the ticket window opened at 9:30 a.m. It was dark and cool (but not cold) and we got seats #3 and #4. By 9:30 a.m., only about 15 of the 30 available seats where taken, which was surprising given all the posts indicating a much higher early turnout. Perhaps because it was after peak tourist season (?). One important note is the cave is closed on Saturdays. On the Sunday we visited, they were going to allow up to 70 people to enter the Font-de-Gaume cave that day and up to 25 people into Les Combarelles. They were only offering tours in French all day for both caves. However, because the first 9-10 people in line were English speakers, they ended up changing the first tour from French to English. For our French tour of Les Combarelles in the afternoon, there were only 5 people and the two French-speaking guests in the group agreed to allow the tour guide to do the tour in both French and English, which was nice of them and helpful for us. Font de Gaume has polychromatic cave paintings while Les Combarelles has etchings, so they are very different - both are worthwhile. Since we had several hours between the two tours, we visited Le village de la Madeleine, the remains of a troglodyte and medieval village to the north, which was also interesting and worthwhile.

7. Chateau de Commarque

24260 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil France +33 5 53 59 00 25 [email protected] http://www.commarque.com
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4.5 based on 1,049 reviews

Chateau de Commarque

Castle of Commarque, the adventure from Prehistory to the Middle Ages Once upon a time, in a legendary valley, there was a grandiose pile of stones where dungeons and fortified castle, troglodytes and prehistoric grotto were superimposed on a rocky outcrop in a breathtaking landscape. You will engrave the stone with Cro-Magnon, you will draw with the bow like a true knight, you will draw with the pen the poems of the courtly love. You will discover the mysteries of Commarque through games and workshops, medieval investigation but also with free tours, guided tours, exhibitions and 3D projections. Adventure awaits you at Commarque Castle! The ticket includes: free visit, games of yesteryear, exhibitions and 3D projections. During holidays and school holidays are included: guided tours and workshops (archery, stone sculpture, draw me a castle, parietal layout, medieval calligraphy). Medieval survey with small supplement

Reviewed By Marosja - Auderghem, Belgium

We found this place in the book and prospects. And also was close on our way. GPS worked and short walk from parking lot under the trees is great. Go in the morning to enjoy it more. It was a sunny day and when you see valley opened is amazing. No cars, no noise, just history and nature. Greatly recommended for those who love this combination. Real oasis for relax. Small info tables, kiosk to buy a ticket, get your written guide in english and go. Start with meadows, stream, caves under the rock and castle. And “english” private castle on the opposite side. Private, no access. Enjoy as much as possible and let enough time to walk around. Climb to keep to learn castle history since 13 century, with genealogy aa well. Admirable job done by the owner. My respect and all best wishes to continue. Years of precise reconstruction. Middle age games for young and adults. What an idea! Only thing I was missing was a book, booklet to buy and bring piece of it to home. But it remains in us and our pictures.

8. Villa Arnaga

Route du Docteur Camino, 64250 Cambo les Bains France +33 5 59 29 83 92 [email protected] http://www.arnaga.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 856 reviews

Villa Arnaga

The author of Cyrano de Bergerac created a sumptuous theatrical decor for his dream home. The charming French and English gardens delight the visitor with their romantic walks. A veritable «poem in stone and vegetation», the Villa Arnaga has to be explored or reexplored :In 2014, you'll have the opportunity to admire the renewed gardens similar to the ones imagined by Edmond Rostand with their box wood embroideries, their topiary bushes, their plant vases, their mirror like pools. The "poets' corner " will surprise you with its lattice work. In a word a typical French garden with its perfectly geometrical design ! Open daily from April 1 to November 1. From April to June and September to November : 9:30 to 12:30 and 14h to 18h . In July and August : 10h -19h . In 2020, due to the Covid epidemic, our opening hours are modified. Please visit our website : arnaga.com

Reviewed By AnneLouise228 - Montaigu-de-Quercy, France

The gorgeous, highly individual rooms make perfect backdrops to the creative talents of the Rostand family in early 20th Century. The formal gardens echo the perspective. Unfortunately no tearoom because of the Confinement but nevertheless, a deligtful outing.

9. Musee Asiatica

1 Rue Guy Petit, 64200 Biarritz France +33 5 59 22 78 78 [email protected] http://www.musee-asiatica.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 124 reviews

Musee Asiatica

Indian, Chinese, Tibetan, Nepalese collections with more than 1,000 objects including more than 100 masterpieces on two levels.

10. Grotte de La Verna

Espace d'accueil Arrakotchepia Sainte Engrave, 64560 Sainte-Engrace France +33 9 75 17 75 66 [email protected] http://www.laverna.fr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 270 reviews

Grotte de La Verna

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