See what the experts are saying about Aire-sur-l'Adour. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Bordeaux may be made up of “arrondissements” like Paris, but people tend to talk about the city in terms of quarters (quartiers). Each quarter has a name and encompasses a relatively precise area, often flanked by two main roads or streets. L... Continue reading »
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History
The first traces of the town of Bordeaux date from the first century AD. Burdigala, founded by the Biturgies Vivisques in the first century, quickly became a prosperous town. This prosperity was upset by a succession of barbaric invasions—by... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Considering the size and prestige of the city, Bordeaux needs to have a large number of hotels and other accommodations to match to the constant influx of tourists coming from all over the world. In Bordeaux, people live at night and the impr... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Bordeaux is a city in the south west of France and, as such, a place where people spend a lot of time outside the whole year round. The historic city center of Bordeaux is packed with cafés, bars and restaurants where you can discover numerou... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
ART & CULTURE Works of Art As far as the cultural scene is concerned, the international wine capital is certainly full of surprises. If you're specifically looking for works of art, the impressive museums and many small galleries are the... Continue reading »
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Tours
The historic centre and the St. Michel district As Bordeaux's town centre is quite small, you can see a lot of monuments and interesting sights in only a few hours. All trips can be made on foot. The first recommended tour begins at the... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Air: The Bordeaux Merignac Airport (+33 5 5634 5050/ http://www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/) offers transportation to destinations throughout the world. Its terminals house the following airlines:2 Air France (+33 820 820 820/ / http://w... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Bordeaux Region: Aquitaine Country: France Bordeaux by the Numbers: Population: 230,600 Average Winter Temperature: 10 degrees C Average Summer Temperature: 24 degrees C Quick Facts: Electricity: 220 volts Time Z... Continue reading »
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Introduction
From La Rochelle to the Bordeaux wine district, the southwest of France is often a quick stopover for visitors driving from Paris to Spain. However, this area is noted for its Atlantic beaches, medieval and Renaissance ruins, Romanesque and G... Continue reading »
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Introduction
578km (359 miles) SW of Paris, 549km (341 miles) W of Lyon On the Garonne River, the port of Bordeaux, the capital of Aquitaine, is one of the world's most important wine-producing areas. It attracts visitors to the offices of wine exporte... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There -- The local airport, Bordeaux-Mérignac (tel. 05-56-34-50-50 for flight information), is served by flights from as far away as London, Dublin, Madrid, and Barcelona. It's 15km (9 1/3 miles) west of Bordeaux in Mérignac. Paris is... Continue reading »
Aire-sur-l'Adour Travel Experiences
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Onto Pau!!
Continuing our journey through the Dordogne, we stopped for lunch at Mentabo restaurant at Les Eyzies ~du~Tayac After an hour stop and a... Continue reading »
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Day Three
Day 3, May 20Arzacq-Arraziguet to PompsDistance: 20km899km to Santiago, 52km from startEarliest start so far, a little before 8:00. Anoth... Continue reading »
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Day Five
Day 5, May 22Maslacq to NavarrenxDistance: 20km863km to Santiago, 88km from startAgain, a mostly cloudy start to the day. Yesterday’s hik... Continue reading »
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Day Four
Day 4, May 21Pomps to MaslacqDistance: 17km882km to Santiago, 69km from startMore cloudy skies and occasional sprinkles. We heard last ni... Continue reading »
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Day 0
Day 0, May 17Aire-Sur-L’Adour951km to SantiagoWe arrived at Aire-sur-L’Adour early afternoon in a drizzle. It’s a town of about 6000 peop... Continue reading »
