The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Landes region
One of the greatest assets of Aquitaine is its unique network
of cycling tracks. 500 km of cycling, trailing the coast
line and the Landaise pine forest.
The Aquitaine coastline is one long beach of fine sand and
rocky coves. 250 km in a single stretch. Wouldn't want to
walk that in a hurry. From 20 minutes to 1h20 from the chalet.
...and so much more - skiing, walking, surfing, swimming,
hiking, cycling, horse riding, golfing, shopping - all within
a few minutes drive.
The chalet is situated 30 minutes from Biarritz (Biarritz
Hotel du Palais shown below left), with its international
airport, beautiful coastline and wonderful surfing. 45 minutes
from Pau and the Pyrenees mountains and its ski resorts.
Famed for its natural hot water of 62.4 degrees centigrade,
and healing mud from the River Adour. The Roman baths are
a focal point Dax, as is the cathedral (below right). There
are several hot water outlets around the town, where you
can take a mud bath, or just bathe in the waters. In August
Dax holds its annual fete, two weeks of celebrations ending
in a magnificent firework display.
