5-day travel itinerary for visiting the Aquitaine region by car, starting from Paris:
Day 1:
- Depart from Paris early in the morning and drive to the city of Bordeaux, the capital of Aquitaine.
- Spend the morning exploring the historic Old Town and the famous Bordeaux Cathedral.
- In the afternoon, visit the Musée d’Aquitaine, which houses an impressive collection of regional artifacts and art.
- Check into a hotel in Bordeaux for the night.
Day 2:
- Spend the morning visiting the town of Saint-Émilion and its famous vineyards.
- In the afternoon, visit the town of Arcachon and its famous Dune du Pilat, the largest sand dune in Europe.
- Return to Bordeaux and stay in the same hotel for the night.
Day 3:
- Spend the morning exploring the town of Bayonne and its famous Basque culture.
- In the afternoon, visit the town of Biarritz and its famous beachfront and casino.
- Check into a hotel in Biarritz for the night.
Day 4:
- Spend the morning visiting the town of Pau and its famous Castle of Pau.
- In the afternoon, visit the town of Lourdes and its famous religious pilgrimage site.
- Return to Biarritz and stay in the same hotel for the night.
Day 5:
- Spend the morning exploring the Parc Naturel Régional des Landes de Gascogne, a natural park known for its pine forests and wetlands.
- Drive back to Paris in the afternoon.