French Atlantic Coast at a Glance
The French Atlantic Coast's famous spirits come from meticulous preparation
combined with a little innovation. Cognac's
brandies are wine double-distilled, and proudly bear the name of their city,
while the capital city of Bordeaux's
vineyards produce some of the most expensive and sought-after vintages in the
world.
The city of Poitiers
is home to several important places of worship, including the Eglise
Notre-Dame-la-Grande, constructed in the 11th century, and the Cathedral
St-Pierre, built on the orders of Henry II of England. Modern regional attractions
include La
Rochelle's Aquarium,
a state-of-the-art facility with habitats for several varieties of sealife.
Bordeaux's Grand
Theatre is considered to be among the most beautiful 18th-century buildings
in Europe, and many established theatre and arts companies continue to offer
performances here. The sunny city of Royan
is known for its pale, sandy beach, La
Grande Conche, where a line of striped tents is both colourful, as well
as practical.
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