Featured Holiday Rentals in Pyrenees-Atlantiques
Featured Holiday Rentals in Pyrenees-Atlantiques
Holiday Rentals in Pyrenees-Atlantiques - A Guide to Pyrenees-Atlantiques
The departement of Pyrénées-Atlantiques is in the Aquitaine region which is located in south west France, bordering Spain to its south.
The departement is named after the Pyrenees mountains and the Atlantic ocean. Holiday rentals in Pyrénées-Atlantiques are popular because of the excellent climate and varied topography, offering the mountainous landscape of the Pyrenees, the long sandy beaches of Biarritz and the Basque villages with their traditional whitewashed houses.
Whichever location you select for your Pyrenees-Atlantiques holiday rental you will be delighted you chose this area as it has so much to offer.
When considering how to reach your holiday rentals in Pyrénées-Atlantiques you may consider flying into one of the two international airports at Biarritz or Pau. Both offer flights from the UK with low cost airlines including Ryanair and Easyjet, meaning that you can reach your destination in a short time without spending a fortune.
You can also take the high speed TGV rail link from Paris to the Aquitaine region in a few hours – it takes just 5 hours to Biarritz. Or if you prefer to drive to your Pyrénées-Atlantiques holiday rentals from the UK and explore some other regions of France on your way, you can use the excellent network of French roads, including the excellent Euro routes which run all the way from Scotland to Spain. However you prefer to travel, reaching your Pyrénées-Atlantiques holiday rentals is easier than ever.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Pyrenees-Atlantiques
Apartments to rent in Pyrénées-Atlantiques are the most popular type of holiday accommodation.
Personally I like the idea of a sea view, and I came across a very smart apartment to rent in Biarritz which has a wonderful view of the ocean and the Côte des Basques. It has 3 double bedrooms, a bathroom, 2 shower rooms, air conditioning, wooden flooring and a fireplace.
If, however, you would prefer Pyrénées-Atlantiques apartments to rent in a more rural location, you will be interested to know that I found a very nice 1 bedroom maisonette to rent in a Basque village, with a private pool and pretty gardens.
As well as a plentiful supply of apartments, there are many cottages, villas and country houses to rent in Pyrénées-Atlantiques. For a luxury holiday with family or friends, I came across a very grand 17th century farmhouse to rent in Pyrénées-Atlantiques with a private pool and gardens. Inside the farmhouse there is a large formal dining area, a huge Bearnnaise fireplace and a large open plan living room.
So whatever type of holiday rental in Pyrénées-Atlantiques you are looking for, you will most certainly find something to suit your needs.
Pyrenees-Atlantiques Useful Information
Holiday rentals in Pyrénées-Atlantiques are spread amongst 3 arrondisements, 52 cantons and 547 communes.
The departement’s prefecture – Pau - is well known for its mountain views and stunning chateau, once a holiday home to Napoleon and Marie Antoinette. The departement covers over 7,500 square kilometres and there are many sights you may wish to visit during your stay.
If a Basque village is of interest, you might wish to head from your Pyrénées-Atlantiques holiday rentals to Espelette with its Basque architecture, situated in the Piment area which is famous for its hot red peppers. You can even take part in a pepper tasting! Or perhaps you would prefer to sample some of the locally produced wines from vineyards on the mountain slopes.
For the shopaholics, why not spend a day in the chic town of Biarritz, with its smart boutiques and gift shops. A holiday rental in Pyrénées-Atlantiques will most certainly provide a perfect base from which to explore the sights and sounds of this wonderful and varied area.
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