Video : Gens de Garonne
History set in stone
Aquitaine has had an eventful history over the centuries. From prehistoric times to the present day, its old stones retell the story, many chapters of which were written by such famous characters as Richard the Lion Heart and Henry IV. From the Garonne Valley, set out to discovers this colourful, historic heritage, with its Gallo-Roman remains, Romanesque churches, old (...)
Exploring around the river
The unspoilt, colourful nature of the landscapes, that Stendhal often compared to the countryside of Tuscany, is all yours to enjoy. Just take your pick : on horseback, rambling along the marked trails, a round of golf, canoeing or kayaking down the river, a leisurely bicycle ride... Take your fill of pleasure and sport, letting yourself be won over by the easy lifestyle (...)
The taste of fabled good food
The Garonne Valley is an open invitation to gourmets. Come and tast the produce of the "garden of France" : its delicious strawberries, with their incomparable fragrance, the famous tomatoes from Marmande, the sweet melons. Don’t hesitate to relish the fish straight from the rivers : lamprey, pike, shad, or eels, all cooked according to time-honoured cutoms. And of course (...)
Down by the riverside
Discover the countryside from the water Let yourself be carried away by a different pace, floating down the river. The Garonne and its lateral Canal offer you a different way to travel, and the chance to admire the landscapes from the drift of a barge.Sit back and let time go be, taking full advantage of every port of call, of the rise and fall of every lock. Stroll along (...)
