Aquitaine

Welcome to Aquitaine

Aquitaine Villas

Situated along the Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrenees mountains, the Aquitaine landscape is as brilliant and diverse as its heritage, with sandy beaches, plentiful vineyards, rolling mountains, and tranquil countryside. It is also one of the largest regions in the country.

Bordeaux wine region attracts wine enthusiasts from all over. Gentle rolling valleys are dotted with Aquitaine villas and estates on expansive acreages which are popular with homebuyers from the UK looking for second homes.

The sheer diversity of Aquitaine homes for sale makes this a highly desirable place for real estate investors.

Aquitaine Highlights

Due to its proximity to Spain, Spanish influence can be seen in sporting events, like bull fighting, the cuisine, and the architecture. With a mild climate and plenty of sunshine year round, Aquitaine is not only perfect for the grapes that grow in the region, but also for the person looking to enjoy the great outdoors and the plentiful seashore.

The Bordeaux wine region, which produces some of the most famous red wine in the world, attracts gourmets in search of the perfect pairings of wine and cuisine. The Dordogne area is well-known for its quaint villages and gorgeous rural scenery.

Départements: Dordogne, Gironde, Landes, Lot-et-Garonne, and Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

Capital: Bordeaux

Régional Culinary Specialties: Foie Gras (fattened goose liver), Pepper dishes, ham dishes, confit de canard (leg of duck), salade landaise (salad with duck meat and gizzards), cannel (a type of French pastry), and macaroons.

Regional Wine: Pomerol, Saint-Emilion, Graves and the Médoc wine are produced in Bordeaux.

Good to Know:

Many Bordeaux vineyards offer the opportunity to get to know their wines by taking part in picking the grapes or by becoming a vine-grower for a day.