For the men in Aquitaine it is perfectly natural to show their appreciation towards women. To pursue woman’s good graces is a kind of a national tradition. If a French man invites you to his place, make no mistake, he will do everything to seduce you. You won’t get bored in Aquitaine at any time of the year. There are big feasts and cultural festivals almost every month. If you decide to visit Bordeaux in the run-up to Christmas, go to the fair opposite the National Opera. In fact, there is a peculiar tradition in Aquitaine, relate to this holiday. It is custom to plant wheat sprouts into growth medium at the beginning of December. They germinate right before the holiday and are used as a table decoration.
Those, who love good food, should visit The Week of Taste in Aquitaine. This time is devoted entirely to the local products. A brisk trade, a wide choice of everything, produced in the region, “open days” at the restaurants – what can be better for a real gourmet? However, there are enough holidays in Aquitaine for those, who enjoy food and drinks. The Wine Festival in Bordeaux, the Oyster Festival in Arcachon, the Chocolate Day in Bayonne, the Cheese Festival in Rocamadour, the Cognac Festival – those are just a few big events in the gastronomic life of the region.
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