Chateau Hotels - South West
 

The South West covers the Aquitaine, the Dordogne and the Midi Pyrenees.

Much loved by medium and high altitude enthusiasts, the Midi-Pyrenees has three resolutely mountainous departments:

the Haute-Garonne (in its southern part), the Ariège and the Hautes-Pyréneés, to which the plateaus of Aubrac in Aveyron must be added. The Dordogne region is near enough to the Atlantic Ocean to benefit from its temperate influence in winter, without the disadvantage of its fogs.

The landscape is varied, with rocks and waterfalls, lakes, leafy forests, gentle hills and rolling plains, rugged stony ground and lush farmlands in the lower Dordogne. Historic villages in the vicinity include Les Eyzies, Montignac (site of the famous Lascaux caves), Domme and La Roque Gageac. It also features the picturesque towns of Sarlat and Rocamadour and a number of castles. The area abounds in excellent restaurants.

Since the 18th century, the Bordeaux region has assumed a majestic air and prided itself on an elegance which it has never lost. Rich in history, culture, arts, music, legendary wines and cuisine, Bordeaux is not only the wine capital of the world, but also a vibrant centre of trade, industry and business. You can also indulge yourself in a tour of the vineyards to learn more about the 57 appellations of the six great families of Bordeaux wine.