Close to Royan, within an 18 hectare pine forest, the Zoo de La Palmyre is one of the most popular attractions in the region. With around 115 species, including tigers, leopards and lions, not to mention the super cute meerkats, you’re bound to come across your favourite animal.

With 8 different adventure paths for adults, and 4 childrens’ courses, all the family can enjoy their own tree-top adventures here. With a climbing wall, Tarzan jumps and huge zip-wires, its huge fun. Or what about a game of laser-tag – its 100% fun and 0% danger!

Bordeaux city is the hub of this famous wine growing region. Visit the futuristic Cité du Vin and go on on a high tech journey through the great vineyards of the world and the history of wine. There's also a huge wine shop here, with over 800 wines including 200 from France!

Drive past beautiful chateaux along this 86km route from Bordeaux to the Médoc peninsula. Eight of the most famous Bordeaux appellations in the world can be found here, giving you every excuse to stop and tour and taste in the wineries along the way. Do visit the ‘Wine through Art’ museum at Château Mouton-Rothschild.

At 500m wide, almost 3 km long and 107m high, the Dune du Pilat is Europe's largest sand dune. In fact it's still growing and moving - you can see where the sand is gradually eating the adjacent forest. Climb the 154 step to the top for amazing views - then try bodyboarding down!

At the tip of Cap Ferret, the calm water of the Bassin d’Arcachon meets the more tumultuous Atlantic. For those with no fear of heights, you should climb up the lighthouse (only 258 steps!). You'll not regret it — whatever's left of your breath after the climb, will be taken away from the view.