The charm of Aquitaine

Located in the south-west of France, Aquitaine is a beautiful landscape, and a land rich in history. There are many famous vineyards, but an important attraction of Aquitaine are also sandy beaches washed by the waters of the Atlantic. This Silver Coast, as the locals call it, extends over an area of 250 km and attracts tourists with amazingly beautiful places.

Aquitaine is a region frequented by both sunbathers and water sports enthusiasts. In addition, lovers of the best French wine and seekers of unique monuments eagerly relax there. Aquitaine provides excellent conditions for relaxation for everyone who comes there. An example of such a comfortable place for demanding tourists is Camping Le Vivier .

Rest on the Atlantic

Near the seaside resort of Biscarrosse Plage, not far from the most beautiful lake in France - Cazaux - Sanguinet, Camping Le Vivier is much appreciated by guests. The center is distinguished by a convenient location - close to the Silver Coast, a wonderful lake, and surrounded by a pine forest. In addition, the campsite is located in the heart of Aquitaine , which allows you to combine leisure with exploring this wonderful region.

The campground area covers an area of 1 ha. There are comfortable holiday homes among the pine trees. In each of them, guests have at their disposal a well-equipped kitchenette connected to the living room, and there is also one or more bedrooms (optional) and a bathroom. In addition, the houses have a covered patio with a table and chairs, where you can drink your morning coffee in silence. When we come to the resort with a camper, we can park it on one of the plots available there, equipped with electricity and sanitary connections.

Camping Le Vivier offers many activities for children as well as for adults . It is a perfect place for people who are looking for peace, quiet and sun, as well as for enthusiasts of active rest. The vicinity of the sea makes it possible to practice water sports there (e.g. canoeing, windsurfing, etc.). The resort has two swimming pools and a paddling pool for children. You can also use the volleyball and football fields, play table tennis and ride horses . Camping Le Vivier provides numerous entertainment and activities for toddlers and teenagers (eg Mini Club, dance evenings, performances). The resort has a playground and games room.

The delicacies of Aquitaine

There is a fast food bar at the Le Vivier Camp. We can eat there a tasty breakfast or drink aromatic coffee. For breakfast, you can order a French specialty - omlette du fromage . It is a traditional omelette with ham, cheese, goat cheese or with salmon, feta and chorizo. A great delicacy of the local cuisine is also salade de chevre chaud , i.e. goat cheese salad. Typical dishes for a French breakfast are fresh croissant and croque madame or croque monsieur - toasts with fried egg or ham.

For a delicious dinner, it's best to go to the restaurant that operates next to the campground . They serve delicious oysters or mussels with cheeses (e.g. roquefort, camembert). On the other hand, lovers of meat dishes should be tempted by boeuf bourguignon , i.e. beef burgundy. For such unusual dishes, it is worth ordering a fine wine produced in the area (eg Bergerac, Médoc, Bordeaux, Buzet, Duras).

Journey around Aquitaine

The convenient location of Camping Le Vivier invites you to visit Aquitaine. It's best to start your journey through this region by visiting Bordeaux . This city has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. There are as many as 350 historic buildings, and the entire area of the old town is subject to strict conservation protection. That's where we will see, among others a fountain with a monument (Monument des Girondins) and the beautiful cathedral of St. Andrew with the famous Royal Gate. Bordeaux is the city of bridges. The most beautiful of them is the nineteenth-century stone Pont de Pierre . The 58-meter-high Aquitaine Bridge (Pont d'Aquitaine), which is 1767 meters long, is also very impressive.

While relaxing in Aquitaine, it is also worth seeing the moving dunes that move 4 m annually. The largest in Europe is the Pyla dune (the great dune of Pilate), which is 2.7 km long and 110 m high. You can find it in Arcachon.

The most important city for Catholics in Aquitaine is Lourdes , where thousands of pilgrims come every year. The local Sanctuary of Our Lady is a place that commemorates the apparitions that St. Bernadette in the 19th century. There are also other interesting monuments in this city, incl. Basilica of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Basilica of the Rosary and the Chapel of St. Joseph.