If you are in Aquitaine during a warm season, from April to October, visit the famous Cordouan Lighthouse. It is the oldest lighthouse in Europe. The lighthouse, built in the late 16th century, amaze with its beauty. What is interesting – the position of the “Sea Notre-Dame Cathedral” keeper is still not abolished. Another beautiful lighthouse is in Biarritz. It was built in the middle of the 19th century and is open for tourists all year round. When the weather is good, you can see the Spanish shore from the top of the building. When in Biarritz, you can also visit St. Eugenie church. It was built a little more than a century ago and earned the admiration of the locals and the tourists by its glory. There is also the Sea Museum with a large exposition in this city, and the Chocolate Museum, which won’t leave coldhearted any sweet tooth in the world.
If you find yourself in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, take a walk around the only one old neighborhood. It is one of a few places in the world, made of pink sandstone. Notre-Dame du Bout du Pont has been located in the center of the city since the 14th century and it hasn’t lost its Gothic charm throughout the years. There is even more iconic building in Sainte-Engrace. There is a church here, which was built in the 11th century. In Gironde department visit the 18th century Castle of Margot, which is recognized as one of the most beautiful buildings in Aquitaine. There are also a couple of forts here – Medoc, Pomy, Latour, and Cotes-de-Blaye. When in Saint-Emilion, don’t waste an opportunity to see its thousand-year-old Monolithic church.
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