Title: Visit French Atlantic Coast: Best of French Atlantic Coast Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in French Atlantic Coast](https://expedia.com/French-Atlantic-Coast-Hotels.d6025677.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in French Atlantic Coast](https://expedia.com/French-Atlantic-Coast-Vacation-Rentals.d6025677.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to French Atlantic Coast](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-French-Atlantic-Coast.d6025677.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in French Atlantic Coast](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-French-Atlantic-Coast.d6025677.Car-Rental-Guide)[French Atlantic Coast Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/French-Atlantic-Coast.d6025677.Destination-Travel-Guides) # French Atlantic Coast ## Travel Guide ![French Atlantic Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063849/78d44a4a-2c52-4fd3-9fe2-c169228e228a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![French Atlantic Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065353/4d307f45-4f5b-4c49-9ec3-d802b7d6276d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![French Atlantic Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/586/8bc67c76-8e28-4ddc-87e2-5944c217d4b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![French Atlantic Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063853/52e1f0de-7cc2-401a-9176-f744a1efde90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![French Atlantic Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065497/5c0ce29f-90ff-4fdb-9baf-3dda90f1258b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit French Atlantic Coast Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in French Atlantic Coast ![Bordeaux City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063841/f8f78028-ed02-4995-8f73-524fe6acb6e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bordeaux City Centre 5/5(108 area reviews) Spend some time visiting places like Place Gambetta while getting to know Bordeaux City Centre, and be sure to check out the lively bars. You can hop aboard the metro at Gambetta Tram Station or Grand Theatre Tram Station to see more of the area. [](https://expedia.com/Bordeaux-Bordeaux-City-Centre.dx553248633938962048) ![Biarritz City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6214045/af2fbaa9-73b4-4f08-8a3c-c04e3a98365c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Biarritz City Centre 4.5/5(48 area reviews) Travelers come to Biarritz City Centre for its seaside views, and you can see top attractions like Casino Barriere and Biarritz City Hall while you're in town. [](https://expedia.com/Biarritz-Biarritz-City-Centre.dx553248633938961675) ![La Rochelle City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6273975/2ddaca37-43c6-45a7-97b8-8580bbf16e34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### La Rochelle City Centre 4.5/5(14 area reviews) La Rochelle City Centre is known for its waterfront views, and you can plan a trip to Vieux Port and La Rochelle Hotel de Ville while you're in town. [](https://expedia.com/La-Rochelle-La-Rochelle-City-Centre.dx553248633938962084) ![Place Royal in the center of Nantes France on a hot day. ; Shutterstock ID 457417078](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222459/0e711e26-e3b4-4fa4-bbd5-f71e4dbe1440.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nantes Centre 4.5/5(44 area reviews) If you're spending time in Nantes Centre, you might enjoy attractions like Place Royale and Bouffay Square. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Commerce Tram Stop to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.com/Nantes-Nantes-Centre.dx6222459) ![Hôtel de Ville - Quinconces](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938962048/527b7a86-096c-4ed3-9186-3c9a89af7cfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hôtel de Ville - Quinconces If you're spending time in Hôtel de Ville - Quinconces, check out sights like Grand Theatre of Bordeaux or Place de la Comédie and hop on the metro to see more the city at Grand Theatre Tram Station or Gambetta Tram Station. [](https://expedia.com/Bordeaux-Hotel-De-Ville-Quinconces.dx553248635976396530) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ville d’Hiver Ville d’Hiver is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Mauresque Park, a top place to visit in the area. 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Nice staff, clean rooms and convenient location. Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Bordeaux-Hotels-Staycity-Aparthotel-Bordeaux-City-Centre.h65411230.Hotel-Information) ![Appart’hôtel Odalys City - Nantes Cité des congrès](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28670000/28669000/28668972/d0699a75_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Appart’hôtel Odalys City - Nantes Cité des congrès 6, place Clémence Lefeuvre Nantes Stay at this aparthotel in Nantes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Centre Commercial Beaulieu and Le Lieu Unique ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (539 reviews) Clean, warm, practical kitchen, parking next door building, great breakfast Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Nantes-Hotels-Odalys-City-Nantes-Cite-Des-Congres.h28668972.Hotel-Information) ![Residhotel Galerie Tatry](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2210000/2202600/2202530/1aac4ce6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Residhotel Galerie Tatry 174 Cours du Medoc Bordeaux Stay at this aparthotel in Bordeaux. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8/10 Very Good! (2,420 reviews) The check-in was easy, clean room (it is a little dated, like chipped cabinet paint, but for the price, not an issue to me). The room is spacious and the layout works. The only reason for a star off is that the mattress was quite firm. The mattresses in France tend that direction, but I struggled ... 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