DK Eyewitness Dordogne, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast (Travel Guide)

**Slow down in southwest France.** Whether you want to tour the world-famous wine country of Gironde, hop in a canoe and drift along the Dordogne river or enjoy the sweeping sandy shores of Landes, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Dordogne, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast have to offer. A region for any season, southwest France is a land of stunning natural scenery and ancient townscapes. Amid its mountain peaks, languorous valleys and charming villages there is something for everyone to discover. Our recently updated guide brings Dordogne, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. You'll discover: - our pick of Dordogne, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast's **must-sees**, **top experiences** and **hidden gems** - the best spots to **eat**, **drink**, **shop** and **stay** - detailed **maps** and **walks** which make navigating the region easy - easy-to-follow **itineraries** - **expert advice**: get ready, get around and stay safe - **colour-coded chapters** to every part of Dordogne, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast, from Lot-et-Garonne to Landes, Pays Basque to Béarn Touring the country? Try out **DK Eyewitness France**. Slow down in southwest France. Whether you want to tour the world-famous wine country of Gironde, hop in a canoe and drift along the Dordogne river or enjoy the sweeping sandy shores of Landes, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Dordogne, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast have to offer. A region for any season, southwest France is a land of stunning natural scenery and ancient townscapes. Amid its mountain peaks, languorous valleys and charming villages there is something for everyone to discover. Our recently updated guide brings Dordogne, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. You'll discover: - our pick of Dordogne, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast's must-sees , top experiences and hidden gems - the best spots to eat , drink , shop and stay - detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy - easy-to-follow itineraries - expert advice : get ready, get around and stay safe - colour-coded chapters to every part of Dordogne, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast, from Lot-et-Garonne to Landes, Pays Basque to Béarn Touring the country? Try out DK Eyewitness France . Your journey starts here. Featuring DK's much-loved maps and illustrations, walks and information, plus all new, full-color photography, this 100% updated guide to Dordogne, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast brings you the best of this tranquil and picturesque region in a brand-new, lightweight format. What's inside? - full-color photography, hand-drawn illustrations, and maps throughout - easy-to-follow walks, tours, and itineraries - our pick of the region's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems - insider tips and information when to visit, how to avoid the crowds, where to capture the perfect photo, and more - the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay - an area-by-area guide covering each corner of this spellbinding French region, from Bordeaux to Bayonne, Rocamadour to Biarritz - expert advice get ready, get around, and stay safe Now in paperback and printed on quality lightweight paper, our Dordogne, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast travel guide has been redesigned with you, the traveller, in mind, so you can take it wherever you go. Planning to see more of France? Try our comprehensive DK Eyewitness Travel Guide France. CONTENTS DISCOVER Welcome Reasons to Love Explore Getting to Know Itineraries Dordogne, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast Your Way A Year In ...........................................................50 A Brief History ...............................................52 EXPERIENCE Bordeaux Gironde Dordogne and Lot Lot-et-Garonne Landes Pays Basque Béarn NEED TO KNOW Before You Go Getting Around Practical Information Index Phrasebook Acknowledgments