Blaye Aquitaine
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Blaye is a town in the Gironde department
of Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is located on the right
bank of the Gironde estuary which is about 3 km wide at this
point. The town is close to the A10 autoroute, 56 km north of
Bordeaux. The striking feature of the town is the citadel built
by Vauban on a rock beside the river, with an old Gothic château
within the walls. Blaye is also defended by the Fort Paté
on an island in the river and the Fort Médoc on its left
bank, both from the 17th century. The citadel of Blaye, its city
walls, the Fort Paté and the Fort Médoc were all
listed in 2008 as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. |
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Places to visit in Aquitaine |
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Aquitaine lies in the south-western
part of France, along the Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrenees mountain
range on the border with Spain. It comprises Dordogne, Gironde,
Lot-et-Garonne, Landes and Pyrenees-Atlantiques. It is bounded
to the south by Spain, to the east by Midi-Pyrénées,
to the north by Poitou-Charentes and Limousin and to the west
by the Atlantic Ocean. The major cities include Bordeaux, Pau,
Bayonne, Mont-de-Marsan, Biarritz, Bergerac, and Périgueux.
The endless Atlantic coastline here is the Côte d'Argent,
one of the most famous coasts in France. Fine medieval architecture
can be seen along the pilgrim's route to Santiago de Compostela,
while splendid chateaux characterize the wine districts around
Bordeaux. The Landes Forest, the largest pine forest in Western
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Where is Blaye? |
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Blaye is about 831 kms from Calais
and the ferries.
Blaye is about 569 kms from Caen and
the ferries.
Blaye is about 546 kms from Paris.
By Air - There are international airports at a number of
the country’s major cities. Paris
Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located 15 miles northeast
of Paris. Paris Orly International Airport
is located south of Paris. On the west coast of France is Bordeaux
International Airport. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
is in the centre of France. Nice airport is on the south coast
of France. Perpignan is on the French / Spanish border.
By Ferry - Brittany Ferries - Portsmouth to Cherbourg - Caen
and St. Malo - Poole to Cherbourg - Plymouth to Roscoff. From
Ireland Cork - Roscoff. P&O Ferries - Dover to Calais - Portsmouth
to Bilbao in Northern Spain.
By Train - TGV trains connect the main french cities and their
international airports.
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Holiday homes accommodation in/close to Blaye Aquitaine
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La Croisette
PLEINE SELVE
Nr Jonzac
Aquitaine
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 Sleeps 8. This
cosy and beautiful restored house (160 m2), lies in a splendid
area close to Royan, between the grapevines of Bordelais and
the Cognac, where you can spend wonderful days. It is a pleasant
furnished house and equipped with all the necessities. There
is much to do in the area. Walks to the sea (about a house) and
to the hinterland for example. Beautiful nature areas, picturesque
cities (Bordeaux, Angoulême, Rochefort, Royan, natural
pole of Viterzay) and the splendid gastronomy, it is all available
for a fine holiday! |
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