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.