Alternative Aquitaine Blog

We can all make meaningful changes that lower our individual carbon footprint. Changes both in our everyday lives and in our holiday habits...  

Awareness around sustainable travel has greatly increased over recent years and we are all continually gaining a greater understanding of the importance of being an eco-friendly and responsible traveller...

Alternative Aquitaine selects the best alternative to ten very well-known travel destinations in Europe...

We’ve consulted the feedback of past clients and also recruited the help of people who live in France and who know exactly how to make their Euro stretch further...

We are delighted to partner with two very talented local chefs (and good friends of Alternative Aquitaine!) who provide bespoke catering packages for guests renting properties in Aquitaine.

We’ve picked our five favourite markets from Biarritz to the Arcachon Bay, along with nearby places to stay...

Justin takes a personal look at this fascinating region of Europe and considers the case for...

We are positive that there is not just a place for a booking agent in the world of travel but that booking agents provide a fundamentally important service to customers which it is impossible to automate...

Although not an obvious destination for a winter break, the winter months, and particularly Christmas, is a delightful time of year to visit Biarritz...

Looking for ideas for an October holiday? Aquitaine in south west France is the perfect destination for some Autumn sunshine, adventure, delicious food and local wine...

You can probably think of several places where it most definitely is not - but any ideas where it could be...?

Finding a holiday destination when you have teenagers in tow can be a challenge.  Hossegor is the perfect spot...

The bright interior and fresh, beach-inspired decor are just perfect for a relaxed, family-friendly holiday hideaway with some stylish touches...

Warm, safe & shallow waters? Golden sands? Plenty of shade? Ice cream salon nearby? In his helpful article, Justin chooses his top 5 beaches in south west France that are perfect for young families...

No.1 in the list? Villa Souraide in French Basque Country! Thank you to the Sunday Times (22/3/15) for spotting it! The villa has a few weeks still available this summer. "...infinity pool, steam room, private cinema, big terraces, spectacular views and the kind of supercool, let's-be-film-stars interiors you'd expect in a property

The famous Biarritz surfing beach 'Plage Cote des Basques' is the Travellers' Choice winner of 2014 on TripAdvisor. This wonderful beach claimed top spot in the Top 10 Most Beautiful Beaches in France for its "breathtaking views and its really beautiful sunsets". 

Enjoyed this witty and informative article in the Sunday Times, written by Anthony Peregrine. Particularly enjoyed the quiz! Oh, and the winner of this contest? Aquitaine's Cap Ferret bien sur! It's A-list France, minus the attitude, says Anthony Peregrine