Unique (and Romantic) France vacations!

We wanted to feature something a little different this time for our romantic Valentine's Day series. For a new twist on romance, we are heading to the Aquitaine area of France.



Our first suggestion is to rent an apartment and relax in medieval Agen. Just as you'd expect from a medieval region in France, couples can explore castles from the Renaissance or visit secluded monasteries as well as enjoy the breathtaking historic architecture, such as the Cathedral de St. Caprais or tour art galleries and museums.

However, we would like to spotlight the Fontirou Caves, found in the Lot Valley. Dramatic stalactites and stalagmites glitter in this maze of subterranean grottoes and caverns, punctuated by draperies, curtains, and columns of limestone throughout the seven chambers that make up the cave system. This surreal underground landscape has yielded various prehistoric articles, including the fang of a sabre-toothed tiger. After strolling through the dreamlike (and if you want to hold your beloved close to you, spooky!) caverns, couples can emerge into the sunlight to visit a charming mini-golf course in a woodland setting.

If you want to add extra spice to your Agen visit, go during September for the Foire d’Agen. You'll have to deal with crowds, but the fair includes many thrilling rides, interesting exhibits, animal shows, concerts, and other entertainment.


Another unique option for intrepid couples is the opportunity to hike the French Pyrenees from a gite in Pyrénées-Atlantique. Inexpensive cottages and farmhouses are available to serve as your lodging while you and your loved one experience the closeness that comes from sharing such an adventure. Share a breakfast in dawn's first rays, set out amid a pastoral setting of grazing flocks, walk together through idyllic forest groves, to find yourselves in the wild and unspoiled majesty of the French Pyrenees. Scramble together over granite boulders to find yourself on the shore of a secluded mountain lake, and take a dip together, then enjoy a picnic amid the wildflowers in the meadow. Continue through the wilderness, spotting curious wildlife. End your day in the cozy warmth of your lodgings, reliving the day's adventures and surprises.

We want to encourage travelers to seek out a vacation that is out of the ordinary, find new places to explore and exciting things to do ... you'll add spark to your romance at the same time!