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list of questions, then we were shown how digs are organised to ﬁnd these fossils. We also observed fossils under a microscope. Next, we went into the forest with our parents to visit two geological sites: I saw fossilized shark’s teeth, tropical shells, sea urchins and coral, proving that the sea had covered this area 20 million years ago. I had such great holidays and made some really good friends. We’ve all decided to come back next year because there are plenty more prehistoric caves and sites to see in the region!".

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life in the Palaeolithic period, I took part in a sculpture workshop where we used the same tools as prehistoric man! The next day we went to the caves of the Roc de Cazelle (www.rocdecazelle. com), a site that was inhabited nonstop for 12,000 years until 1966. In Le Goulet Valley, where the statuette of the Venus of Sireuil was discovered, there were more than 100 characters and animals giving us a good idea of what life was like in prehistoric times – some hunting, others painting and sculpting… I watched a demonstration of stick throwing and then made paintbrushes to paint on the stone: we used natural pigments, iron oxides and coal. We couldn’t leave the Dordogne without visiting Lascaux II, the identical reproduction of the famous “Sistine Chapel of prehistory” (www.semitour. com). The illusion is just perfect, and I really got the feeling that the bulls, cows, bison and horses were about to spring to life!

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■ Maison de la Dame de Brassempouy : http://maisondeladame.chez-alice.fr ■ Pr histo-Parc in Tursac : www.prehistoparc.fr ■ Mus e national de la pr histoire, in Eyzies : www.musee-prehistoire-eyzies.fr ■ Grottes du Roc de Cazelle : www.rocdecazelle.com ■ Lascaux II : www.semitour.com ■ R serve naturelle g ologique de Saucats : Tel: +33 (0)5 56 72 27 98.

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Standing on land of 4000m², this 18thcentury farmhouse has been fully restored by a young architect and can accommodate up to six people. With its old stone, family furniture, souvenirs from a stay in Syria and contemporary furnishings, the gîte has High Environmental Quality certiﬁcation. The icing on the cake: the private pool and a superb view.

Thirty hectares of pine forest in the Landes are the setting for the 800 pitches of this campsite. Its special feature is that it has adapted its management to environmental concerns and it attempts to raise awareness among tourists. It has been awarded various accreditations: ISO 14001, European eco-label, and Green Key. ■ Sun lia Le Col Vert Lac de L on 40560 Vielle Saint Girons Tel: +33 (0) 890 710 001 www.colvert.com

Ecology also has its place in town, as attested to by Ecolodge, an 18th-century building set close to the quaysides. Ecological materials and renewable energies have been preferred during the renovation work, resulting in the awarding of the European eco-label. Five charming, cosy rooms await guests and breakfast is made with natural local produce. ■ 23 Rue Raze 33000 Bordeaux Tel: : +33 (0)5 56 81 49 13 www.ecolodgedeschartrons.com

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On the main beach in Biarritz, charm and modernity combine harmoniously at the Windsor, with its 48 rooms, a bar-tea room, restaurant and large terrace with ocean view. The hotel has been awarded the European eco-label and is committed to protecting the environment by reducing its energy consumption and waste production, among other things.

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On the Basque coast in Anglet, the Izadia ecological park and its Maison de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Environnement are ideal for observation of coastal ďŹ&#x201A;ora and fauna . Take part in a walk in this unspoiled place with 14 hectares while your children learn to imitate the sounds of nature in a music creation workshop on the theme of birds.

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“With my tasting pass and wineglass in my hand, I’m ready to explore the Aquitaine wine route reconstructed alongside the River Garonne, on the quays linking the Pont de Pierre to the Place des Quinconces. Arm in arm with my friend Annette, we’re off to discover the eight pavilions with their 97 wine appellations from Bordeaux and Aquitaine! What variety! As for gastronomy, there’s a whole village dedicated to food: Bordo Mundo, offering an infinite variety of restaurants with countless food-wine combinations. Next we move on to the Water Mirror, an ideal place to experience sound and images in large format, followed by the firework display. Here at the port of Bordeaux, we are right at the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site! Tomorrow we’ll have a stroll around town to see the 18th-century architecture, the Opera House, the public park and the Chartrons district…”. Sophie. www.bordeaux-fete-le-vin.com

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“The Fêtes de Bayonne cannot oﬃcially start until the keys have been thrown from the balcony of the Town Hall. Once this age-old ritual has been accomplished, all the “festayres” can tie their scarves around their neck: welcome to the red-and-white mayhem of the Fêtes de Bayonne! Five days of festivity in the purest Basque tradition. What do I get up to? In the evening I meet up with my friends in one of our favourite “peñas” (associations of people that meet up to dance, drink and chat). In the morning I take my son to see the awakening of King Léon, on the Place de la Liberté. On the banks of the River Nive, it’s nice to wander around and see Notre-Dame Cathedral, away from the crowds. For the rest of the day my husband and I hesitate between Basque dances at the Karrikaldi, at the foot of the Château-Vieux, and listening to bandas. I actually met my husband at the Fêtes, on the Friday – the oﬃcial day for single people. So Bayonne is also a special event for us”. Maylis. www.fetes.bayonne.fr

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The Open Days held in the Bergerac area each May are also renowned for being friendly occasions. I’ve been told that on these festive weekends there are concerts and wine-related exhibitions, and 140 estates are open to the public for free tastings of their wonderful wines.

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There are two circuits on this route, and I’ve chosen the southern one. For once I have managed to convince Joseph to go by bike! I’ll never forget that wonderful day in the Landes countryside, with all the sights to see: traditional vine shacks, natural amphitheatre with an unobstructed view of the Pyrenees, the UNESCO-listed Sainte-Quitterie Church in Aire-sur-l’Adour, the lovely accents of the winegrowers, farmers and craftsmen…

dance and music and to contests of pelota, a real Basque sport. “Let’s get away from the crowd”, suggests Joseph, “and follow our noses”. When I look around me, I realize I have a 360° view of vines, set on terraces. The mountains are both powerful and serene. We are in Ispoure, near Saint-Jean-Piedde-Port, at Domaine Mourguy. And if my famous perceptiveness has not deserted me, we appear to be surrounded by donkeys. Flanked by our new companions, we follow a winegrowerguide along a signposted track towards ),& l_[m e\ l_d[i F7HJ ) E< EKH M?D; JEKH0 his vineyard set on the mountainside. Irouléguy, in the Basque Country. This (www.domainemourguy.com). This tiny wine area (about 200 hectares) is evening we are staying in a former the smallest in Europe and stands on the mountain shepherd’s home. But ﬁrst, a ultra-steep slopes of Saint-Etienne-de- visit to our companion’s estate to taste Baïgorry, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and some Irouléguy, rich in tannat, a grape Bidarray. Here the bars, or bodegas, stay variety that gives the wine its structure open until the early hours, especially and power. during the wine fête to which all the winegrowers in the AOC are invited (www.cave-irouleguy.com). History, visits, exhibition, tastings – all that by midday. The afternoon is devoted to

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River Ciron. In the shade of the willows, we float past the Sauternes vineyards where, at the foot of the vines, lie pebbles polished by the Garonne River – the famous “graves”. Are we here already? The man reaching out his hand to help me out of the canoe is none other than the owner of the estate – the winegrower himself. We could hardly refuse a visit of the estate, and certainly not a guided tasting of his latest vintages! What a lovely day! “Come and do the harvests in autumn”, he says. “You’ll understand the real magic of the place, the strength of winegrowing tradition here”. Joseph and I mentally book our next holiday picking grapes – a turnkey break offered by the Tourist Office. (www.sauternaisgraves-langon.com).

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“in medio aquae” – in the middle of the waters with the estuary to the east and the ocean to the west. The hardest thing is to choose between a gourmet bike ride through the vineyards escorted by a guide, and a boat trip on the estuary as far as Cordouan Lighthouse, with all the changing landscapes on the way (www.gensdestuaire.fr). Latour, Margaux, Mouton-Rothschild, Laﬁte-Rothschild… Along the D2 road there is a succession of some of the world’s most mythical châteaux. We go to the Maison du Tourisme et du Vin in Pauillac (www.pauillac-medoc.com) to ask about possibilities of visits. We then go on to Château d’Arsac and the neighbouring La Winery (www.winery. fr), proclaimed the “Finest wine cellar in Europe” and the “Temple of tasting”. I could say the same about the whole of the Aquitaine region after such a fantastic break. www.oenoland-aquitaine.fr

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white water lilies with wild varieties in order to produce a whole host of dazzling colours. In 1889, he decided to present his collection at the Paris Universal Exhibition. He didn’t regret it! As well as the success he encountered at the exhibition, he met a rather special person who fell in love with his lilies: Claude Monet. It was a revelation. Monet decided to reproduce this magniﬁcence at his home, Giverny. He ordered his lilies from the Latour-Marliac nursery… and the rest is history.

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l’Imaginaire, thirteen themed areas of pure creativeness retracing the history of mankind. Peaceful spaces protected by box-trees, musical waterfalls, sparkling colours in the rose garden, aromas of honeysuckle… All your senses will be on full throttle as you stroll through this fabulous universe.

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The history of the garden is intimately linked with that of humanity. Since the dawn of time, Mankind has been seeking to get the very best out of the earth. But do you know how we used to grow plants in the past? At Château de Belloc in Sadirac, ancient f lavours and vegetables await you in the museum and maze c a l l e d "Oh! Lé g u me s oubl ié s" (www.ohlegumesoublies.com). In this highly unusual garden 15 km from Bordeaux, discover the genesis of our eating habits, from Cro-Magnon to the present day. "Oh! Légumes oubliés" has become a favourite among pe ople who love food and want to bring back forgotten delicacies. As you wander around the garden you will ﬁnd wild nettles, dandelions, Chinese lanterns, elderberries, scallop squash... And to take the experience through to its natural conclusion, you can have a snack and buy fruit and vegetables here.

IFB;D:EKH Altogether diﬀerent: not far from the caves of Lascaux, the formal gardens of Eyrignac in the Dordogne are well worth a trip (www.eyrignac.com). They have a historical particularity: they have belonged to the same family for 500 years and 22 generations!

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Return to the days of gallant knights and their ladies at the Château de Rodié, a 13th and 14th-century castle in Quercy. The rooms are protected by thick stone walls and solid wooden beams, and furnished with antiques. From the top of the square tower, the view stretches out over the castle rooftops and the surrounding countryside. Outside the main wall, a large swimming pool (over 16 metres long!) is at your disposal in season. The owners also oﬀer guests an opportunity to take part in the daily life of the organic farm and its 454 hectares of nature reserve.

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Your love of freedom makes you individualistic and enterprising. The Dune du Pilat will match up to your ambitions: 107 metres of sand to climb! Not to mention the descent, which you can attempt by running down the side of the dune!

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Independent, original, thirsting for freedomâ&#x20AC;Ś You are guided by your adventurous side: go to the Landes or the Basque Coast immediately! A wave with your name written on it awaits you.

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Strong-willed, active and assertive, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love the whitewater of the Pyrenees! Canyoning, rafting and kayaking on the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gavesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Pau and Oloron will satisfy your thirst for extreme sensations.

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