Why Aquitaine is a great destination, 10 reasons to come : :: a mild, sunny climate all year long, :: 250 km of sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, :: Pyla Dune next to the Bay of Arcachon, the highest sand dune in Europe! :: renowned seaside resorts: Biarritz, Arcachon, Lacanau… :: the Landes de Gascogne marime pine forest, Europe's biggest! :: the Pyrenees and their family-oriented ski resorts, :: a unique historical heritage: prehistoric caves, medieval castles and villages and the 18th-century architecture of Bordeaux, :: many sites listed as World Heritage by UNESCO: Saint-Emilion, stages on the roads to Santiago de Compostela, Lascaux Caves in the Dordogne… :: very high-quality gastronomy: foie gras from the Landes, Arcachon oysters, Agen prunes, Périgord walnuts, Spanish-style dishes in the Basque Country… :: world-famous, highly appreciated wines: saint-émilion, médoc, sauternes, buzet, jurançon, armagnac, bergerac… :: diverse outdoor activities: golf, surfing, cycling, canoeing, hiking along the roads to Compostela… :: traditions: Basque games and festivals (pelota, Basque strongman games, etc), Landes stilts, Course Landaise (without the animals being killed)…