Aquitaine Collection (page 41)

French Basque man cooking paella in the town of Biarritz, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, French Basque Country, Southwest France

Surfing Cote de Basque below a castle in the Bay of Biscay at the town of Biarritz, French Basque Country, Southwest France

Grosse Cloche, Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France

ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE (1122?-1204). Queen of Louis VII of France and of Henry II of England. Pictured with her Provençal troubadours in Antioch, Syria, in 1148 during the Second Crusade

ELEANOR OF AQUITANE (1122-1204). Queen of Louis VII of France and Henry II of England. The entry of Henry and Eleanor into the royal city of Winchester, England, 1154

View of village and Dordogne River, La Roque Gageac, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Chateau de Castelnaud and view over Dordogne River and Chateaux of Beynac, Castelnaud la Chapelle, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France, Europe

ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE (c1122-1204). Queen of King Louis VII of France and of King Henry II of England. Late 12th century stone tomb effigy in the Abbey of Fontevrault (Maine-et-Loire), France

Patterned garden of the castle grounds, Chateau de Hautefort, Dordogne Valley, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Cabernet Sauvignon vines in a row in the vineyard, circa 35 years old with ripe grape bunches - Chateau Belgrave, Haut-Medoc, Grand Crus Classee 1855

A glass of red Chateau Belgrave in sunlight - Chateau Belgrave, Haut-Medoc, Grand Crus Classee 1855

Chateau Cos Labory in Saint St Estephe, wrought iron entrance gate to the park and garden

The winery, barrel aging cellar - Chateau Baron Pichon Longueville, Pauillac, Medoc, Bordeaux, Grand Cru

Merlot grapes at Chateau la Grave Figeac, a thermometer can be useful to know how hot it has been in the vineyard - Chateau La Grave Figeac, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux

The vineyard and a valley with a forest - Chateau Carignan, Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux

Vineyards, petit verdot vines and the winery in the distance - Chateau de la Tour (or Clos de La Tour), Bordeaux

The wine cellar winery with big old wooden casks and concrete fermenting vats at Chateau des Fines Roches, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

A bunch of grapes ripe merlot on a vine with leaves leaf in Bergerac, near bordeaux, Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France Europe

Semillon grapes with noble rot. at harvest time Chateau Raymond Lafon, Meslier, Sauternes, Bordeaux, Aquitaine, Gironde, France, Europe

A moldy Semillon grape bunch at Ch Raymond Lafon in Sauternes, The botrytis cinerea starting to have its effect, Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France

The magnificent Chateau de Pressac and garden furniture on the terrace Chateau de Pressac St Etienne de Lisse Saint Emilion Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

Fountain, Monument des Girondins, Bordeaux, Gironde, France

Black caviar and a spoon of mother-of-pearl to scoop up the precious eggs Caviar et Prestige, Saint Sulpice et Cameyrac, Entre-deux-Mers, Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France

Sauternes Office de Degustation (Wine Tasting Office) written on the wall. Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France

British Ballad, Fair Rosamond
FAIR ROSAMOND (The Fate Of - The Bower Of) Legend has it that King Henry II of England (reigned 1154 - 1189) adopted Roasmond (Rosamond Clifford) as his mistress, and that

Eleanor / J W Wright
QUEEN OF HENRY II

Pont de Pierre, Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Place de la Bourse at night, Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Monument aux Girondins, Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Castelnaud Castle and River Dordogne, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Village in the Perigord region near Villefranche, Lot et Garonne, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Produce of Perigord, Le Bugue market, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Strawberry pickers, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Church of Margaux, Medoc, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Gironde estuary near Pauillac, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Aerial view of Les Jardins d Eyrignac, Dordogne, Perigord, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Pavillon de Repos and swimming pool, Les Jardins d Eyrignac, Dordogne, Perigord, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Allee des charmes, Les Jardins d Eyrignac, Dordogne, Perigord, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Chateau Pichon Longueville, Medoc, Pauillac, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Vineyards near St. Jean Pied de Port, Basque area, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Les Ezies-de-Tayas, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Hang gliders over Dune du Pyla, Bay of Arcachon, Cote d Argent, Gironde, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Tourists under a parasol on the Dune du Pyla, largest dune in Europe, Bay of Arcachon, Cote d Argent, Gironde, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Footsteps in the sand on the Dune du Pyla, the largest dune in Europe, Bay of Arcachon, Cote d Argent, Gironde, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Hang gliders over the Dune du Pyla, the largest dune in Europe, Bay of Arcachon, Cote d Argent, Gironde, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Mother and child at Dune du Pyla, the largest dune in Europe, Bay of Arcachon, Gironde, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Red hang glider over Bay of Arcachon, Gironde, Aquitaine, France, Europe

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Aquitaine, a region rich in history and natural beauty, holds countless treasures waiting to be discovered. From the captivating cave paintings of Lascaux in Aquitaine, France to the enchanting cellars of Chateau Lafite Rothschild in Bordeaux, this land is steeped in wonder. Eleanor Aquitaine, a powerful figure who once ruled these lands, left her mark on history. As depicted by Katharine Hepburn in The Lion in Winter, Eleanor's legacy lives on through tales of her strength and influence. The landscapes are equally breathtaking. The River Dordogne meanders through Bergerac and offers picturesque views that have inspired artists for centuries. In Sarlat-la-Caneda's Place de la Liberte, evenings come alive with an undeniable charm that captivates all who visit. A journey through Aquitaine would not be complete without indulging in its culinary delights. Set amidst vineyards and rolling hillsides, enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the beauty of nature or savor the flavors of Monbazillac wine at Chateau de Monbazillac. Travel back even further into time as you explore Gaul during Julius Caesar's reign - an era brought to life through intricate illustrations published over 150 years ago. In Aquitaine, past meets present seamlessly; it is a place where ancient cave paintings coexist with vibrant cities like Bordeaux. So immerse yourself in this captivating region where history unfolds at every turn - from the Venus of Laussel dating back thousands of years to the modern-day wonders awaiting your discovery.