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Top 20 must-see sights in the region
A selection drawn from all the towns already covered in this guide.
Pont-canal of Agen
The second-longest canal bridge in France, carrying the Canal latéral à la Garonne across the river.
See on the map →Saint-Pierre Cathedral of Angoulême
A Romanesque cathedral with a carved 12th-century façade, restored in the 19th century by Abadie.
See on the map →Sainte-Marie Cathedral of Bayonne
A UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral on the Way of St James pilgrimage routes, with a remarkable cloister.
See on the map →Grande Plage of Biarritz
An iconic beach bordered by the Hôtel du Palais, made famous by Empress Eugénie in the 19th century.
See on the map →Place de la Bourse and the Water Mirror
An 18th-century classical square reflected in the largest water mirror in the world, on the banks of the Garonne.
See on the map →Saint-Martin Collegiate Church of Brive
A 12th-century Romanesque church, the historic and religious heart of the town.
See on the map →Vieux-Port of La Rochelle
A harbour founded in the 12th century, the lively heart of town framed by three medieval towers and busy quays.
See on the map →Saint-Étienne Cathedral of Limoges
A Gothic cathedral built over several centuries, overlooking the town from the banks of the Vienne.
See on the map →Confluence of the Midou and the Douze
The meeting point of the two rivers that give rise to the Midouze, the geographic heart of the town.
See on the map →Donjon de Niort
A Romanesque fortress from the 12th-15th centuries overlooking the Sèvre Niortaise, a former royal prison.
See on the map →Château de Pau
Birthplace of Henri IV, a royal residence that still holds his tortoise-shell cradle, overlooking the Gave de Pau.
See on the map →Saint-Front Cathedral
A cathedral with five Byzantine-inspired domes, which inspired the Sacré-Cœur basilica in Paris.
See on the map →Notre-Dame-la-Grande Church
A 12th-century Romanesque church with a richly carved façade, a masterpiece of Poitevin Romanesque art.
See on the map →Gallo-Roman Amphitheatre of Saintes
First-century Roman arena, one of the oldest amphitheatres of the Roman world still visible today.
See on the map →Museum of Fine Arts of Agen
A museum housed in four Renaissance townhouses, with a fine painting collection.
See on the map →Ramparts of Angoulême
A 3 km fortified walk encircling the old town, offering wide panoramas over the Charente valley.
See on the map →Petit Bayonne
A lively quarter of colourful timber-framed houses between the Nive and the ramparts, the festive heart of the town.
See on the map →Rocher de la Vierge
A rock linked by a metal footbridge designed by Eiffel, with a statue of the Virgin and a 360° view over the ocean.
See on the map →Saint-André Cathedral
A UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral where Eleanor of Aquitaine's wedding was celebrated.
See on the map →Central Market Halls of Brive-la-Gaillarde
A Belle Époque covered market renowned for its Corrèze and Périgord produce.
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