Hotels in South-West France, France

South-West France lies along the Atlantic coast and borders Spain, famous for Bordeaux wine and prehistoric cave paintings like those at Lascaux. The climate is mild and pleasant year-round, with warm summers perfect for canoeing down the Dordogne River, and cooler springs ideal for touring medieval hilltop villages or sampling truffles at local markets. Autumn brings grape harvests when you can join wine-tasting tours in Bordeaux, while winter offers foggy mornings that set the mood for exploring the 17,000-year-old Lascaux caves without the crowds.