France - Atlantic Coast (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

With vine-striped hills and wild stretches of coastal sands, the Atlantic Coast is where France gets back to nature. But it can do cities and culture equally well. The region's exceptional wine is famous worldwide and you'll find fresh-from-the-ocean seafood wherever you go.

France - Atlantic Coast (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

glide through the emerald-green waterways of the Marais Poitevin, otherwise known as the 'Green Venice'
dive deep under the waves and come face to face with wobbly jellyfish and jaw-gnashing sharks at La Rochelle's incredible aquarium
cycle the smooth, flat bike paths criss-crossing the sunbaked Île de Ré

Coverage includes: Upper Atlantic Coast, Nantes, Central Atlantic Coast, Poitiers & around, La Rochelle, Île de Ré, Cognac & around, Lower Atlantic Coast, Bordeaux, St-Émilion and Arcachon & around.