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MONT DE
MARSAN
East from the Chateau is Mont de Marsan a
very old town with two white water rivers crossing through it. It
has a large shopping centre many wonderful restaurants and also the
very large hypermarkets where you can purchase larger quantities of
European food stuffs.
LES LANDES
In the Cote Les Landes you can visit many
different chateaux, go surfing on the many beaches or visit the
small fishing villages.
PYRENEES – only two hours from the chateau you
can:
White water raft, ski, hike and visit ancient Basque
villages and towns where shopping is tax free on the border of Spain
and France.
BORDEAUX AND
BIARRITZ
Visit one of the many antique fairs always
held in this area or visit one of the many antique shops famous in
this area.
LOURDES
This holy city is famous for its stunning
examples of Roman Catholic churches.
COTE PAYS
BASQUE
An hour drive from the chateau takes you to
the very old city of Bayonne where the Basque region begins. You can
follow directions to the famous beachside towns and harbours of
Biarritz and the ancient town of Saint Jean-Le-Luz where the Sun
King Louis XIVth was married. Just over the border from France close
to Biarritz you will find the old Basque beach town of San
Serbastian with its outstanding restaurants many of which you will
find in the Michelin Guide.
PAMPLONA
An ancient typically Spanish city famous
for it’s festival of the ‘running of the bulls’ which takes place
every year in July.
AUGUST is the month of festivals in France.
Known as La Fete guests can experience cultural events that include
markets, folk dancing and music and bull fighting.
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