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A popular pursuit in
France since the 1960s, the Aquitaine is a prime destination for pursuit of thalassotherapy. Thalassotherapie, translated to mean sea water cure, was discovered by a Tour de
France cyclist who healed from his injuries by sea water in his home of Brittany. Today, there are numerous thalassotherapy treatment centers in the Aquitaine, which has become a bit of an epicenter of thalassotherapy.
I posted an article on my About.com site: Thalassotherapy Spas
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One of the bloodiest points in the history of this area revolves around the rise and eventual massacre of the Christian Cathar religious sect in the 12th century. Tourists can visit the ruins of Cathar strongholds, and villages where crusaders conducted massacres with a trip to the beautiful and history-rich Cathar Country.
Have you ever landed in a town during your travels, and immediately thought, “I did not plan nearly long enough time here.” That was definitely my experience when I hit St-Jean-de-Luz, which wasn’t even a destination I was particularly excited about seeing. But wow. It’s just damn pretty and charming, and it has a cozy sandy beach, fab covered produce market, and year-round surfing. Oh, and there’s the food.