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| Poitiers is a big, thriving commercial centre. To the west are the historic ports of La Rochelles and Rochefort. Further south, the wine-producing district of Bordeaux combines with Cognac, famous for its brandy, to supply an important part of the region's income. The city of Bordeaux is as prosperous today as in Roman times, combining a lively cultural scene with elegant 18th-century architecture. Its wines complement the region's cuisine: eels, mussels and oysters from the coast; and salty lamb and goat's cheese from the inland pastures. |
| The broad and sandy Côte d'Argent runs straight for more than 80 miles and more, and the Atlantic surf is clean and fresh and far more challenging than any in the Mediterranean. Inland, the dunes and forests of the Parc National des Landes shelter the interior from onshore winds, contributing to a perfect climate for outdoor pursuits. |
| Further down in the Basque country, which straddles the border of France and Spain, three quarters of a million speak Europe's oldest tongue. You're never far from the sun and sand, and to enjoy them with elegance and finesse where better than Biarritz - the glittering jewel of the Côte d'Argent with its grand hotels and stylish casino once popular with Edwardian aristocracy. |
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