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Aquitaine
Aquitaine is the perfect region in which to relax and unwind in one of the many holiday home rentals that the region has to offer. Aquitaine is situated in the south-western area of metropolitan France and borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrenees making it an excellent place in which to investigate holiday home rentals. For those who enjoy visiting larger cities and want to surround themselves in the hustle and bustle (along with the culture and history that the region is famous for) you will be well catered for when staying in your holiday home rentals; Bordeaux, Pau, Bayonne, Mont-de-Marsan, Biarritz, Bergerac and Periguex are all located with the borders of Aquitaine.
Aquitaine is full of interesting geographical features making Aquitaine one of the most geographically diverse regions in France, and full of holiday home rentals. From the coastlines through to the lagoons (famous for their oyster farming) through the confluence of the mighty rivers Garonne and Dordogne you can be certain that there will be plenty to explore in the area from your holiday home rentals. The Southern reaches of Aquitaine feature part of the Pyrenees mountains while the region is also home to the Dune de Pilat (the largest sand dune in Europe) and the Landes Forest (the largest pine forest in Western Europe). Holiday home rentals will allow you to get out and explore and investigate the region to your hearts content.
If you are interested in the history of Aquitaine then there are many museums and attractions you can visit to learn more about the region when you staying in holiday home rentals. The area can trace its root back to Roman times when Aquitaine was split into three separate provinces. By the 5th century Roman rule had collapsed and the Visigoths ruled the area until being driven out by the Franks. Frankish control of Aquitaine was never secure and resistance fell to the Moors in the 8th century, and when you are staying in your holiday home rentals you will be able to explore some of the fascinating sights and sounds the region has to offer. We wish you the best of luck are hope you find holiday home rentals in Aquitaine on our website.
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