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NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE

A THRILLING SCRUM

The region is spread over some 84,000 km , incorporating the Atlan- in Bordeaux are absolute must-sees. In this beautiful country, pride
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tic coast, the forests of Landes, the Pyrenees mountains, vineyards, of place is given to sustainable tourism, with a wide selection of
plains, waterways and big lakes. France’s largest region is a land of high-quality accommodation options that have been awarded la-
contrasts, dynamic, authentic and inspiring. People come here for bels for being 100% eco-friendly. Outdoor sport is a way of life here,
the fresh breezes, to feel the wind in their hair and the surf under their with the climate and proximity of the ocean providing everything
arms beside the sea ; and, further inland, for the nature, culture and you need to practise your favourite sport all year round.
local craftsmanship. The major cities of the region reaffirm this strong A special place is set aside for rugby, which nourishes the region’s
and welcoming character : Bordeaux, Biarritz, Bayonne, La Rochelle, culture and history. Here, the large number of clubs and the passion
Limoges, Pau, Poitiers and Cognac all enrich, in their own diffe- of the young generation for this legendary sport immediately catch
rent ways, this ‘promised land’ of good living. Remarkable historic the eye!
and cultural sites such as the International city of carpet-making The Rugby World Cup will therefore benefit from a huge audience
in Aubusson, the Memorial Centre of Oradour-sur-Glane, the caves of sports fans looking forward to celebrating the event in style!
of Lascaux in the Dordogne Valley or indeed the Bassins de Lumières More info
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