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Your Essential Guide to Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Discover Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Nouvelle-Aquitaine boasts swathes of lush countryside, a glorious coastline and over 70 castles, making it a one-of-a-kind destination. France’s largest region sits in the southwestern part of the country and comprises 12 departments. It was created in 2016 when Aquitaine, Limousin and Poitou-Charentes merged.

A trip around this region promises charming seaside resorts, centuries-old architecture and a multicultural food scene to tickle everyone’s fancy. If you’re ready to explore, find some of the best towns in Nouvelle-Aquitaine below to inspire your itinerary.

Our Routes

Newhaven - Dieppe Promo
From
£93
per car + 2 people, one way*

Newhaven-Dieppe Ferry Crossings

Head across the Channel on our Newhaven to Dieppe route and in just 4 hours you can sail in comfort from the south of England to France's beautiful Normandy coast.

Dover - Calais promo
From
€112
per car + up to 4 people, one way*

Dover-Calais Ferry Crossings

Our fastest and most popular ferry crossing, our Dover to Calais route takes only 100 minutes, allowing you to explore Europe at your leisure.

Dover - Dunkirk - couple promo
From
€112
per car + up to 4 people, one way*

Dover-Dunkirk Ferry Crossings

Our short, convenient sailings from Dover to Dunkirk are the perfect way to start a trip to Europe.

Travel Guides

Normandy

Normandy

Travel by ferry to Normandy and explore historical places to visit including picturesque towns and stunning coastline.

Arras

Arras

Explore historic and architectural attractions in Arras in Northern France.

Amiens

Amiens

Visit Amiens, a popular weekend destination with many historical sights, including Notre-Dame Cathedral.

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