Ecomusse de la Grande Lande at Sabres - A short train journey through the forest into a clearing takes you back in time into the early 19th century to give an insight into local life before the forest was planted.

Mimizan and the Atlantic Coast - A typical holiday resort with miles of golden sandy beaches with high Atlantic rollers ideal for the surfer.

Arcachon - Being one of the great oyster farming areas in europe there are plenty of restaurants for tasting the local sea food. Promenade along the sea front, sun bathe on the golden sandy beach or take a boat trip around le Bassin d' Arcachon.

Visit La dune du la Pyla - Climb to the top of the sand dune and be amazed at the outstanding view around the le Bassin d' Arcachon.

For nature lovers visit Le Parc Ornithologique du Teich - A site of national importance for all types of sea bird.

The lakes at Biscarrosse and Sanguinet - For sailing and boating.

Make a voyage of discovery to the beutiful city of Bordeaux - Graceful architecture, excellent shopping together with the surrounding vinyards, Saint Emillion perhaps being the closest.

Visit Biarritz - A town of character, with its sandy beaches, rocky headlands and high Atlantic rollers.

Grottes de Sare - Perhistoric caves in the Pyrénées Atlantiques region. Learn about the origin of the Basque country with light and sound effects.