In Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Driing brings together holiday rentals offered directly by their owners, from the Atlantic coast to the Dordogne and the Pyrenees. With airports at Bordeaux, Bergerac, La Rochelle and Biarritz served by flights from the UK, it is one of the favourite regions of British travellers. The median price is €90 per night (typically €70 to €113). For properties also listed on Airbnb or Booking.com, booking direct works out on average 22% cheaper for the same home.
Every property on this page is booked directly with its owner, with no platform commission added to what you pay. The saving is real: for holiday rentals in the region that are also listed on Airbnb or Booking.com, the direct price is on average 22% lower for the same home on the same dates. Over a week by the ocean, that often adds up to hundreds of euros.
The price you see is the one set by the host, with no middleman between you and the person welcoming you. Same home, better price.
The region is built around four areas that most travellers look for:
Properties range from studios and B&Bs in La Rochelle or Sarlat to large family houses facing the ocean, as well as restored farmhouses in the Dordogne and mountain homes in the Basque Country.
Prices reflect this variety:
The most common amenities are Wi-Fi, free parking, a barbecue and a garden; some houses also have a pool or a hot tub.
The highlights are easy to reach from most properties:
To get around, the Vélodyssée cycle route runs along the entire Atlantic coast, and the Bordeaux vineyards and the villages of the Dordogne make perfect day trips.
Is booking direct in Nouvelle-Aquitaine really cheaper?
Yes. For properties in the region also listed on Airbnb or Booking.com, the price booked direct through Driing is on average 22% lower for the same home, often tens of euros per night, because no platform commission is added to what you pay.
How much does a holiday rental in Nouvelle-Aquitaine cost?
The median price is €90 per night, typically between €70 and €113 depending on the size of the property, the area and the season. Small gîtes and apartments start at around €70, and family houses cost between €100 and €180.
Where should I stay for the beaches of the Atlantic coast?
Seaside properties are concentrated on the Charente coast (La Rochelle, Île de Ré, Fouras) and around the Arcachon Basin and the Landes (Pyla, Mimizan, Seignosse), a few minutes from the beaches.
When is the best time to visit Nouvelle-Aquitaine?
May to September for the ocean and the beaches; spring and early autumn are ideal for the Dordogne and the towns, with fewer crowds. Summer is the peak season on the coast, so it is best to book early.
Can I stay in the mountains in Nouvelle-Aquitaine?
Yes: several properties are in the Basque Country and the Béarn, in the Pyrenean valleys (the Aspe Valley, around Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port), for hiking and nature.