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Housed in a beautiful town house dating back tothe early 20th century, Le Jardin d’Inès is awelcoming establishment with the capacity toaccommodate up to 9 people in the guest roomsor in an apartment with access to a kitchen.The elegant decor and garden are a haven ofpeace in the centre of the Gallo-Roman,medieval, Renaissance city of Périgueux.Room prices vary between 77 and 95 euros pernight for two people with breakfast included andserved in the garden in fine weather.The price for the apartment package is €230 for3 days and €410 for a week, with a supplementof €7 if breakfast is required.Being so close to the city restaurants (just 300metres), there is no table d’hôtes at this esta-blishment.

� Information and réservations Mrs Marie-France GriffonLe jardin d’Inès guest house17 rue Bodin24000 PérigueuxTel. : +33 (0)5 53 05 99 49Mob. : +33 (0)6 17 46 41 [email protected]

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URBAN TOURISM Urban tourism features high on the agenda of this new issue of Aquitaine News.The towns of Aquitaine, both large and small, boast rich heritage and offercountless opportunities for places to visit. Take a look at the new accommo-dation at the heart of the region’s towns and the all-new gift box, a truegateway to Biarritz discovery.

Le Jardin d’Inès guest house in Périgueux,a garden in the city

Housed in a former 18th century town house,the Hôtel Continental has been recently reno-vated.

The façade has been restored, facilities havebeen updated in a modern style and all 51 roomshave been renovated and decorated in warmtones. Located at the heart of the GoldenTriangle, the district of luxury boutiques, brandnames and charming buildings, the hotel offers afriendly yet sophisticated welcome and anexceptional view over the rooftops of Bordeaux.Please note: breakfast and a lunch box (contai-ning a sandwich, a bottle of water and fruit) areoffered free of charge to all guests, perfect forsetting out to discover the city.Rooms start from €78.85 per person per night.� Information and réservations Hôtel Continental 10 rue Montesquieu33000 BordeauxTel. : +33 (0)5 56 52 66 00Fax : +33 (0)5 56 52 77 97continental@hotel-le-continental.comwww.hotel-le-continental.com

2 Urban tourismLe jardin d’Inès guest house in Périgueux

Bordeaux’s Hôtel ContinentalArima guest house in Biarrritz

Le Poteau Rose in BayonneThe Biarritz Box

3 EventsThe Weekend Des Grands Amateurs

Bordeaux Fête le Vin. Will you be there?The Tour de France comes to Aquitaine

4 GastronomyQuai des saveurs: Aquitaine on a plate

4 AccommodationOpening of Best Western Kemaris hotel in Biarritz

Tourist apartments in Ondres5-star hotels: the jewels of Aquitaine

2010 campsites: water recreation takes pride of place!Campsites go green

6 NewsSix new Aquitaine chefs featured in the Michelin

A new chef at Les Sources de CaudalieLe Tilh: the eco-gastronomic restaurant of Le Teich

VCub = Bordeaux by bikeTravel with peace of mind, with Labelvie

Visit the “Port of the Moon” by catamaran

7 TransportCopenhague-Bordeaux with Cimber Sterling

4 new Ryanair routes to BordeauxAmsterdam-Biarritz with Transavia

Low cost in Basque countryBergerac expands its air network in Europe

7 Business tourismRadisson Blu Hotel for your meetingsBiarritz does business tourism in style

8 OnlineAnglet surfs the waves

Biarritz Thalasso ResortHôtel du Golf in Lacanau

The Bordeaux-Graves-Sauternes Wine RouteA new look for the

“La route des vins du Jurançon”The ‘Wine Tour’ network

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In the heart of Biarritz lies a small haven of peace by the name ofArima, meaning “soul” in Basque. This guest house allows visitors todiscover the city on foot while providing an oasis of calm during the

evenings. Located just 10 minutes from the coast and 15 minutes fromthe city’s liveliest streets, Arima offers tasteful decor, a fusion of tradi-tion and contemporary styles. Served in front of the fire in winter or on the wooden terrace insummer, Arima offers breakfasts of prepared fruit, pastries and otherdelights inspired by Marc, the resident architect turned chef. He exem-plifies his passion for cooking in the table d’hôtes menu, available onrequest, at any time. Two rooms are available on the ground floor, withqueen-size beds and a bathroom with large shower. “Sieste d’été“ ispriced between €50 and €95 per night according to season and“Coucher de Soleil“ which comes with a fitted kitchenette, is priced atbetween €60 and €100 per night according to season. On the firstfloor, “Sous les Etoiles“ combines a small room with double bed and abathroom with antique bath, and is priced between €50 and €95according to season. Breakfast: €8, free for children under seven.� Information and réservations Annie Tollet and Marc FourcaudArima guest house 16, rue Larrepunte 64200 Biarritz Tel. : +33 (0)6 88 46 78 [email protected] www.arima-biarritz.com

Catherine and Gilles have created three individually styled guestrooms in this 700m2 loft, a former confectioner’s workshop situated afew hundred metres from the centre of Bayonne. In keeping with the

rest of the house, each of the rooms has been decorated with originalartworks and furniture from 20th century designers, such as MarioFortuny, Mies Van der Rohe, Charles Rennie Macintosh, Charles Eamesand Philippe Starck…Each 40m2 split-level room contains two double beds, one on theground floor, the other on a large mezzanine floor, and a bathroom, toeasily accommodate a family or group of friends.The establishment offers additional areas such as the patio, the gardenand the living room, where guests can discover more works of art orspend some time relaxing.Prices range from €60 to €140 according to the number of people perroom, with breakfast included. Guests can dine on site, subject tobooking 24 hours in advance (4 people minimum).� Information and reservations Le Poteau Rose51 avenue Louis Foix64100 BayonneTel/fax : +33 (0)5 59 55 36 01Mob. : +33 (0)6 29 73 72 [email protected]

The gift box trend has set the ball rolling in Biarritz, with the firstgift box devoted to this unique destination.18 Biarritz partners are involved with theBiarritz Box: eight hotels, five restaurants, threewellbeing centres and two leisure centres.The gift box offers a number of flexible packages and is adapted to individual prefe-rences with a credit point system valid for one year, enabling a customised visit tothe city with countless possible combinations to choose from. Four gift boxes areavailable, with prices ranging from €99 to €399, allowing guests to create persona-lised breaks with accommodation in 2 to 5-star hotels, and take advantage of sportsand/or leisure activities and restaurant deals. For any further information or to obtain a gift box, visit the website,www.biarritzbox.fr.

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URBAN TOURISM [ ]Arima guest house: the “soul” of Biarritz

Bed, art and breakfast: le Poteau Rose in Bayonne

Biarritz gift wrapped

with the Biarritz Box

Contact details: Office de Tourisme et de Congrès de BiarritzTel. :+33 (0)5 59 22 37 10 or [email protected]


Organised every two years alternately withthe Fête du Fleuve event, Bordeaux Fête leVin is an international event devoted to thewines of Bordeaux and Aquitaine.Over four days from 24th to 27th June 2010,from 11am until midnight, visitors candiscover and sample the wines of the regionon the quays of this UNESCO-listed worldheritage site. 80 appellations includingBordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur, Saint-Émilion/Pomerol/Fronsac, Médoc and othermajor Aquitaine brands, will form a two-kilo-metre wine route along the Garonne.Gastronomy will also be high on the agendathis year, with three pavilions devoted totraditional regional produce and several acti-vities based on wine and food pairings. ach evening, the day’s visitors can also enjoy ahigh-quality programme of art and music.Twinned with the city of Bordeaux, Québec isthe star of the show at this year’s event, andwill be celebrated over the course of thefour-day event through activities, entertain-ment and a dedicated pavilion.For a festive break in the city, Bordeaux Fêtele Vin is an unmissable event for all lovers ofwine and conviviality.

Two key options are available:The Tasting Pass comprises 12 tastingcoupons valid for use in the pavillions of the

Wine Festival, an additional tasting ticket, aglass and a glass holder case. Sale price: €15.The Vineyard Pass, for discovering thevineyards and appellations of the region ispriced between €55 and €90. Excursionsinclude transport in an air-conditioned coach,accompaniment from a bilingual tour guide,three visits to châteaux or heritage sites withtasting sessions, and one lunch.

� Information and contact details Bordeaux tourist office (event organiser)Tel. : +33 (0)5 56 00 66 00Fax : +33 (0)5 56 00 66 [email protected]

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The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux is organising an exceptionalweekend for all wine connoisseurs, scheduled to take place between5th and 6th June 2010. During these two days, wine-lovers can tastemore than 100 grands crus presented at Hangar 14 (from 10.30am to5pm), visit a château and share a meal with wine estate managers. Theweekend is organised around these three main features.

Tasting of Grands CrusDuring the tasting session, wine-lovers can discover wines in idealconditions and share their impressions with producers.Entry to Hangar 14 is €56 if booked before 4th June, and €71 ifpayment is made on arrival. Students and professionals pay half price(on presentation of proof of identity).

Dinner in a châteauOn Saturday evening, guests are invited to dine at the table of châteauowners where several wines from different appellations will bepresented with commentaries from the owners themselves.Prices for wine estate evenings: €135 per person, with transportincluded. Booking essential before 25th May 2010. A fun evening for 18-35 year olds is also scheduled to take place inBordeaux city centre. Entrance fee: €60.

Wine estate visitsSunday is devoted to wine tourism with several estate members of theUnion des Grands Crus de Bordeaux opening their doors for themedtours. Three tours are available departing from Bordeaux to thevineyards of the Médoc, Saint-Émilion and Sauternes. Tour prices: €90 per person, with tasting sessions, tours and lunchincluded.Golf enthusiasts can also participate in the Coupe de l’Union desGrands Crus, a tournament where amateurs and professionals canboth join in. Price: €70, with dinner and green fee included. Bookingessential before 30th May 2010. � Information and contact details Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux10 cours du XXX juillet33 000 BordeauxTel. : +33 (0)5 56 42 75 85 [email protected] ou www.wga-ugcb.com

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The Weekend Des Grands Amateurs: a prestigious event

Bordeaux Fête le Vin.Will you be there? The Tour de France

comes to Aquitaine

Several key stages in the third week of theTour de France will take place in theregion of Aquitaine, and on 19th July 2010,the “Grande Boucle“ will celebrate thehundredth anniversary of the first routethrough the Pyrenees. Four tough stagesare lined up to celebrate this landmarkmoment in the history of the Tour. Afterpassing through the Landes, the racingcyclists will arrive on the recently-reno-vated Bordeaux quaysides. Finally, the daybefore the race finishes at the Champs-Élysées, the teams will battle it out duringa totally new stage: an ultimate “raceagainst the clock” between Bordeaux andPauillac, at the heart of the Médoc wineregion.For this 97th event, the Tour de France ismaking a grand return to the South West,where entertainment will be on theagenda.

INFORMATIONwww.letour.fr

Maison du Tourisme et du Vin de Pauillac

Tel. +33(0)5 56 59 03 [email protected]

www.pauillac-medoc.com


Quai des Saveurs:Aquitaine on a plateIn Aquitaine, gastronomy forms part of theway of life, with regional culinary values suchas quality, sharing and tradition.Quai des Saveurs is a cookery school which hassuccessfully integrated these values. Open toall, gourmands and gourmets, novices and theexperienced, the school offers the opportunityto acquire gastronomic expertise and tech-niques while focusing on the quality of produce.One-day trainees can work with regionalproduce in a friendly atmosphere under thefriendly eye of Vincent Poussart, who was chefto the former President, François Mitterrand.

Situated on the quays of Bordeaux, Quai desSaveurs also offers customisable packages forevents and groups, and is also for available forprivate hire for lessons, tasting sessions,dinners, cocktail parties…

Practical information:The programme of lessons from 6.30pm to8.30pm followed by dinner (5 to 10 peoplemaximum) is available on the website. Price:€60/lesson/person inclusive of tax (with wineand coffee included and equipment and uten-sils provided).For groups and events, the team can also puttogether a customised menu.

� Information and reservations Quai des Saveurs16 quai des Chartrons33000 BordeauxTel. : +33 (0)5 56 52 94 [email protected]


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ACCOMMODATION[ ]Opening of Best WesternKemaris hotel in BiarritzSituated just a stone’s throw from thebeaches of the Basque Coast and 10 minuteson foot from Biarritz city centre, the newBest Western Kemaris hotel welcomes itsguests in a warm and serene atmosphere. This entirely renovated establishment guaran-tees cutting-edge facilities, exceptionalacoustic insulation and contemporary decorwith countless natural references. The hotel’s 28 guest rooms provide an esta-blishment where guests can be sure of a

homely, personalised welcome. Guest roomsfor 2 people start from 77 euros. � Information and reservations Hôtel Best Western Kemaris 34, avenue du Maréchal Joffre 64200 BiarritzTel. : +33 (0)5 59 23 19 [email protected]

Topotel launches touristapartments in OndresTopotel have unveiled new tourist apartmentsin Ondres at the heart of the forest of Landes.Situated 10 kilometres from Bayonne and 1kilometre from the beach, L’Allée desDunes benefits from a privileged locationbetween the sea and the forest. Visitors canalso practice countless activities and partici-pate in nearby activities.There is a diverse offering of fully equippedaccommodation, with apartments rangingfrom studios to 4-room apartments andmaisonettes ranging from 3 bedrooms to 4

bedrooms. In terms of facilities and services,the apartments have access to a 300 m2swimming pool, a paddling pool, two freetennis courts, a bike hire service, a bar and alarge terrace. A hotel package is also availablein low season between September and June intwo room apartments. Price per night for oneperson: €76, €81 for 2 people.� Information and reservations Topotel Résidence L'Allée des DunesMontagne Rouge 64990 MouguerreTel : +33 (0)5 56 12 49 [email protected]

The French hotel classification reformrecently enabled the creation of a 5-starcategory. Hotels boasting this classificationmust meet with strict criteria, for example,bedrooms and living rooms must be morespacious and there must be a full range ofservices tailored to individual needs. Aquitaine currently has eight hotels with 5-star classification; outstanding palaces wherethe sophistication in decor and serviceoffers a unique experience of luxury inAquitaine which can’t be resisted.

� Hostellerie de Plaisance in Saint-EmilionTel. : +33 (0)5 57 55 07 55www.hostelleriedeplaisance.com

� Hôtel Bordeaux Burdigala in Bordeaux city centreTel. : +33 (0)5 56 90 16 16www.burdigala.com

� Les Sources de Caudalie at the heart of the Graves wine regionTel. : +33 (0)5 57 83 83 83www.sources-caudalie.com

� Château de Brindos in AngletTel.: +33 (0)5 59 23 89 80www.chateaudebrindos.com

� Hôtel du Palais on Biarritz sea frontTel. : +33 (0)5 59 41 64 00www.hotel-du-palais.com

� Hôtel Sofitel Biarritz Le MiramarThalassa, also in BiarritzTel. : +33 (0)5 59 41 30 00www.accorhotels.com

� Grand Hôtel in Saint-Jean-de-LuzTel. : +33 (0)5 59 26 35 36www.luzgrandhotel.fr

� Hôtel Parc BeaumontTel. : +33 (0)5 59 11 84 00 www.hotel-parc-beaumont.com

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An example of this investment can be seen at Camping les GrandsPins situated near Lacanau on the Gironde coast. In 2009, this 4-starseaside campsite (just 350 metres from the beach) created an 800m2

aquatic area known as “La Baïne”, comprising a lagoon, an outdoorriver, large beach areas, a terrace and a solarium.There is also an area of “huts on stilts” offering indoor heated pools,a jacuzzi, bench and massage walkway and a wellbeing area with fitnessroom, sauna, Turkish bath and jet shower, to complete the offering.

� Camping Les Grands Pins 33680 Lacanau OcéanTel. : +33 (0)5 56 03 20 77 - Fax : +33 (0)5 57 70 03 [email protected]/fr

The 4-star holiday club campsite of Domaine de la Rive, a 15-hectare complex situated right next to Biscarrose lake (18 kilome-tres from Biscarrosse beach) boasts a fine sand beach and privateport overlooking the clear, fresh water of this gently sloping lake, thatis always a hit with children. New for 2010: a 1,000m2 heated aquaticarea; a 250m2 spa area with massage, hair and beauty salon.

� Domaine de La Rive Route de Bordeaux 40600 BiscarrosseTel. : +33 (0)5 58 78 12 33 - Fax : +33 (0)5 58 78 12 92 [email protected] www.larive.fr

Situated between the sea and mountains in Saint-Jean-de-Luz in theBasque country, the 4-star Camping Tamaris Plage obtained theEuropean eco-campsite label, offering showers with water heatedusing solar panels and practicing rainwater collection. With 79 pitches and 40 accommodation units, it offers direct access toMayarco beach and is located close to a number of shops.

� Camping Tamaris Plage720 route des Plages Quartier Acotz 64500 Saint-Jean-de-LuzTel. : +33 (0)5 59 26 55 90 - Fax : +33 (0)5 59 47 70 15 [email protected]

Camping Blue Ocean in Ondres on the Landes coast, obtained theEuropean eco-label in 2009 for its action in environmental preserva-tion. The campsite offers its guests the use of a swimming pool heatedusing solar energy in addition to a number of other ecological initia-tives: rain water collection for use in watering, the use of water savers,low energy light bulbs and organic fertilizer and the practice of wasteseparation.The site provides 150 chalets and mobile homes and is situated onekilometre from the beach in a pine forest.

� Camping Blue OceanAvenue de la Plage - 40440 OndresTel. : +33 (0)5 59 45 31 40 - Fax: +33 (0)5 59 45 26 [email protected]

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CAMPSITE ACCOMMODATION[ ]Campsites go green

Aquitaine has been successfully addressing environmentalconservation for a number of years, with many of theregion’s campsites committed to the development of sustai-nable tourism, notably via eco-design of their facilities. Anumber of campsites have recently obtained Europeancertifications in recognition of their efforts.

2010 campsites: water recreationtakes pride of place!

One of the great pleasures of camping is enjoying theaquatic recreational facilities that a campsite has to offer.A number of campsites in the Aquitaine region havedecided to invest in this particular area, which is enjoyedby children and adults alike. The desire for rest and relaxa-tion has also prompted some campsites to create spaareas devoted to wellbeing.


A new chef at Les Sources de Caudalie Former chef of Saint-Jean-de Luz’s GrandHotel, Nicolas Masse has replaced FranckSalein as chef at La Grand’Vigne, thegastronomic restaurant of the Les Sourcesde Caudalie wine therapy spa located atthe heart of the vineyards of ChâteauSmith Haut Laffite. Awarded his first starfor the cuisine he produces in this esta-blishment, Nicolas Masse has made it ontothe list of new Michelin-starred chefsselected by the 2010 Michelin guide.

Information and reservations Sources de Caudalie wine therapy spaChâteau Smith Haut Laffite33650 Bordeaux-MartillacTel : +33(0)5 57 83 82 82Fax : +33(0)5 57 83 82 [email protected]

Le Tilh: the eco-gastronomicrestaurant of Le TeichThe restaurant at the All Suites Home hotelcomplex in Le Teich in Gironde, Le Tilhprovides guests with eco-gastronomic cuisine.Meals are created from seasonal regionalproduce and are cooked so as to preserve thenutritive quality of the food. Dishes are original and varied, offering excel-lent value for money: the lunchtime fixedmenu starts at €11.90 for a starter/main mealor main meal/dessert.

� Information and reservations Restaurant Le TilhLieu-dit Grange Neuve33470 Le TeichTel. : +33(0)5 56 22 08 08www.allsuiteshome.com/Nos-residences/hotel-le-teich-bassin-arcachon

VCub = Bordeaux by bike

Following the example of Paris, Lyon andToulouse to name a few, Bordeaux UrbanCommunity is launching a bike sharingsystem: VCUB or V3, pronounced ‘V Cube’.The concept is simple. The user subscribesfor a certain amount of time (a day, a week, amonth or a year), leaves a deposit and can usethe V3 for the duration of the subscription,with the first half-hour offered free of charge.With this new service, tourists can now visitBordeaux Urban Area by bike. What fantasticnews for the planet!

� Information and contact detailsTel. +33 (0)8 20 34 03 03 (0,15€ TTC/mn)[email protected]

Travel with peace of mind,with LabelvieLabelvie is a transport company created inthe Basque Country in 2005 with the aim oftackling drink-driving. After success with night drivers and profes-sionals, the company is branching out andnow offers personal vehicle hire services formajor events and excursions in Spain and theBasque country with multilingual, registeredchauffeurs-guides.

� Information and reservations LabelvieTel. +33(0)6 25 76 97 [email protected]

Visit the “Port of the Moon”by catamaranTourists visiting the city of Bordeaux can nowdiscover the city from the river, in a 380Lagoon catamaran with the capacity toaccommodate 12 people. The river excursionlasts for an hour and a quarter, and offers anoriginal way to discover the façades andquays of Bordeaux. Departures leave fromthe Richelieu landing stage at 11am, 2pm and3.30pm on weekends. The skipper, GuillaumeDesombre, is also offering private excursionsfor groups on the first Saturday and Sunday ineach month starting in April 2010. An oppor-tunity to discover the “Port of the Moon” bynight is also planned to be available soon. Adults: €20 / Children under 12: €12

� Information and reservations Guillaume DesombreTel. +33 (0)6 61 21 38 09


NEWS[ ]The stars awarded in the 2010 version ofthe Michelin guide highlight the quality ofAquitaine gastronomy, raising the numberof Michelin-starred establishments in theregion to 39. The reference good-food guide hasawarded six new restaurants with aMichelin star; four in the Bordeaux area,one in Dordogne and one in Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

� La Tour des Vents, Monbazillac in DordogneChef : Marie RougierTel. +33 (0)5 53 58 30 10www.tourdesvents.com

� Brikéténia, Guethary in the Basque countryChef : Martin IbarboureTel. +33 (0)5 59 26 51 34www.briketenia.com

� Le Gabriel, BordeauxChef : Franck AdamskiTel. +33 (0)5 56 30 00 80www.bordeaux-gabriel.fr

� Le Pressoir d’Argent, BordeauxChef : Pascal NibaudeauTel. +33 (0)5 57 30 43 04www.pressoir-argent.com

� La Table de Montesquieu, La BrèdeChef : Christophe GirardotTel. +33 (0)5 56 78 52 91www.latabledemontesquieu.fr

� La Grand'Vigne, MartillacChef : Nicolas MasseTel. +33 (0)5 57 83 83 83www.sources-caudalie.com

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Copenhagen-Bordeaux with Cimber SterlingThe Scandinavian company, Cimber Sterling, isopening a route between Bordeaux and Copen -ha gen from 5th July until 19th August 2010.Flights will run on Mondays and Thursdays.Information and reservations www.cimber.com

4 new Ryanair routes to BordeauxRyanair is launching four new connections toBordeaux between March and October 2010.It will now be possible to fly to Bordeaux fromPorto, Edinburgh, Charleroi (near Brussels)and Bologna, with prices starting from €15!The Bordeaux-Charleroi flight will be avai-lable on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.The Bordeaux-Porto flight will operate onTuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with oneflight per day. Bologna and Edinburgh will beserved four days a week, on Mondays,Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Information and reservations www.ryanair.com

Amsterdam-Biarritz with TransaviaThe Dutch company, Transavia is operating anAmsterdam-Biarritz line, from 26th April2010. With three flights a week on Tuesdays,Thursdays and Fridays, the company is sure toappeal to a number of Dutch tourists. Prices for a one-way flight will start at €66inclusive of tax. Information and reservations www.transavia.com or by telephone +33 (0)8 92 05 88 88 (0,34 euros /mn)

Pau-Paris Beauvais: low costentry to the Basque countryFrom 3rd May 2010, Ryanair will provide aservice between Pau and Paris-Beauvais,operating four times a week on Mondays,Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.Information and reservations www.ryanair.com

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TRANSPORT[ ]

BUSINESS TOURISM [ ]Radisson Blu Hotel: add a “Zest Zen”to your meetings.The Radisson Blu Hotel in Biarritz has launched an original concept inthe field of business tourism. The hotel is offering a ‘Zest Zen’ serviceto its business clients, enabling them to apply the benefits of Tai ChiChuan to work meetings. This ancient martial art aims to promoteenergy movement and offers countless virtues which can be applied tothe world of work, such as concentration, group cohesion and the revi-talisation of creativity. The package costs €6 per person and includes half an hour of Tai ChiChuan on the panoramic terrace at the start of the day to complementthe ‘Study day’ classic business tourism offers and semi-residentialpackages. The Radisson Blu Hotel is offering ‘Zest Zen’ to groups of more than10 participating business tourists, until the end of May 2010. An offerthat is not to be missed.

� Information and reservationsRadisson Blu Hotel **** 1 carrefour Hélianthe 64200 BiarritzTel. : +33 (0)5 59 01 13 13 - Fax: +33 (0)5 59 01 13 [email protected]/hotel-biarritz

Biarritz does business tourism in stylewith Halle Iraty

Existing establishments managed by Biarritz Tourisme, such as theBellevue convention centre, Gare du Midi and Casino Municipal,currently cater for the majority of medium-sized conference requests.Biarritz’s business tourism offering is now complete with the HalleIraty, which hopes to attract large-scale events such as trade fairs andshows. Halle Iraty was designed with the requirements of event orga-nisers in mind. The establishment offers 3 distinct multi-purpose areas:a 3,000m2 outdoor exhibition area, a 2,600m2 multi-purpose hall anda second 2,700m2 multi-purpose hallThis flexible new area can be adapted to suit many different require-ments. Situated 300 metres from the international airport, 1 kilometrefrom the TGV train station and 2 kilometres from the A63 motorway,Halle Iraty also contains 5 fully equipped meeting rooms and a VIP andpress lounge. The building integrates perfectly with its surrounding site,with an entirely green roof terrace. This new establishment puts Biarritz in the market of large-scaleevents (capacity for 4,500 people for concerts and shows, and over1,500 for conferences).� Information and reservationsBiarritz Tourisme - Commercial departmentTel.: +33 (0)5 59 22 41 84 - Fax: +33 (0)5 59 24 14 19

The second largest town in the Dordogneis benefiting from an increased number ofconnections to Europe.A French partner company of Flying Blue,Twinjet will provide two flights a day on theOrly-Bergerac line from Monday to Friday.For a booking made 30 days in advance,return flights are available from €171 perperson. The company also offers a familyprice (couples alone or couples with chil-dren) starting from €126 per person, when abooking is made at least 15 days in advance. The low cost airlines, Transavia and Jet2 willalso be consolidating their presence and offe-ring highly competitive prices this summer. On 17th April 2010, Transavia Holland willopen a Rotterdam-Bergerac line, with threeflights a week running on Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridays, and prices startingfrom €65 for a one-way flight, inclusive of tax.From 17th May to 26th September 2010,Jet2 will provide a Bergerac-Leeds line withone flight on Saturdays and one onTuesdays between 28th June and 12thSeptember. Ticket prices start from €39.99for a single flight.Information and reservations www.twinjet.fr - www.transavia.com or by telephone +33 (0)8 92 05 88 88(0,34€/mn) - www.jet2.com

Two business tourism products have recently been launched on the Basque coast; all you need for a stylish, stress-free break.

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Anglet surfs the wavewww.surfinanglet.comThis website is an essential guide to surfing inAnglet, a Basque country town established asa surfing destination, with 4.5 kilometres ofbeaches and eleven surf spots.Available in both French and English, the AngletTourisme website contains a host of informa-tion about surfing in the town: descriptions ofsurf spots, contact details for surf schools andother surf establishments, lists of competitions,details of tides, photos, videos…The site also offers access to images taken bywebcams situated on the beaches.

Biarritz Thalasso Resortwww.biarritz-thalasso.comOne of the most prestigious coastal resortson the Atlantic coast, Biarritz is also apremium destination for thalassotherapy. Therecently created Biarritz Thalasso Resort isboth a centre for booking and uniquewebsite, grouping the thalassotherapy offeringof Biarritz and Anglet. The resort includes three hotels (Atlanthal***,Les Terrasses d’Atlanthal** and Le Biarritz***),two thalassotherapy centres (Atlanthal andThalmar), 4 restaurants, 1 tapas bar, 3 seawater pools heated to 34°C, 1 outdoor heatedpool, 2 fitness areas, the “Carré Fitness” (1,000m2) and the “Club Fitness“ (1,200 m2).

Biarritz Thalasso Resort provides a full rangeof thalassotherapy and wellbeing products,available with or without accommodation,and offers the online purchase of over 100wellbeing offers.

An online restoration for theHôtel du Golf in Lacanau www.golf-hotel-lacanau.frLacanau Ocean Hôtel du Golf has a brandnew internet image. Themed tabs allow quickand relevant access to information. The shorttexts and countless photos make for pleasantnavigation of the site for visitors.The booking area of the site allows visitors tochoose a place to stay with ease and in fullsecurity.

The Bordeaux-Graves-SauternesWine Route makes its way onlinewww.bordeaux-graves-sauternes.com Awarded third prize in the 2009 Trophées dela Communication, this website allows indivi-duals to create their own wine tourism routeto suit their preferences. The visitor can effec-tively choose points of interest and stoppingplaces to be displayed on one of the threethemed routes offered: “wine & rivers”, “wine& terroirs” and “wine & heritage”. Headingsentitled ‘accommodation’ and ‘practical infor-mation’ also facilitate the organisation of atrip, with all information in one place.

Informative and fun, this is an essentialresource for discovering the wine regions ofBordeaux, Graves and Sauternes.

A new look for the “La routedes Vins du Jurançon” websitewww.vins-jurancon.fr This dynamic site is the showcase of the ‘’LaRoute des Vins du Jurançon’’ association,representing all independent wine growers ofthe Jurançon AOC. Available in English, German and Spanish, thesite offers a virtual meeting with the wineregion and wine growers and a multitude oftourist information (history of the region,gastronomy, culture, accommodation…). An online shop also enables visitors to orderregional produce and countless Jurançonwines.

“The “Wine Tour” network www.winetourinfrance.comThe WineTour agency specialises in the orga-nisation of wine-based tours in France forindividuals and business tourists and hasrecently acquired a new website.Divided into three sections for Bordeaux,Bourgogne and Champagne, the site providesideas for personalised tours while displayingthe tourist offers of their partners (restau-rants, accommodation, wine growing estates,spas…)

The new 2010 brochure…you won’t want to leaveEntitled, “Aquitaine, you won’t want to leave”,the new general information brochure ofAquitaine Regional Tourist Board has adopteda more user-friendly magazine format.Sections entitled “Leisure”, “Accom -modation”, “Portfolio” and “Shopping” allowusers to discover and get to know Aquitaine.A summer horoscope, interview, psycholo-gical test and recipe ideas are also featured inthis jam-packed 36-page magazine. The new brochure also features an abun-dance of regional photography, and is availablein French, English and Spanish and can bedownloaded from our website, in the sectionentitled “Our brochures”.


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