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Aquitaine Free FREE AQUITAINE PDF Michelin | none | 07 Mar 2008 | Michelin Travel Publications | 9782067135321 | English | Watford, United Kingdom Aquitaine — Wiktionnaire Since 1 January it has been part Aquitaine the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. In the Middle AgesAquitaine was a kingdom and a duchy, whose boundaries fluctuated considerably. Although a number of Aquitaine languages and dialects were in use in the area during ancient times, it is most likely that the prevailing language of Aquitaine during the late pre-historic to Roman period was Aquitaine early form of the Basque language. This has been demonstrated by various Aquitanian names and words that were recorded by the Romans, and which are currently easily Aquitaine as Basque. One reason the language of Aquitaine is important is because Basque is the last surviving non-Indo-European language in western Europe and it has had some effect on the languages around it, including Spanish and, to a lesser extent, French. The original Aquitania named after the inhabitants at the time of Caesar's conquest of Gaul included Aquitaine area bounded by the Garonne Riverthe Pyrenees and the Atlantic Ocean. The name may stem from Latin 'aqua', maybe derived from the town "Aquae Augustae", "Aquae Tarbellicae" Aquitaine just "Aquis" Dax, Akize in modern Basque or as a more general geographical feature. Under Augustus ' Roman rule, since 27 BC the province of Aquitania was further stretched Aquitaine the north to the River Loirethus including proper Gaul tribes along with old Aquitani south of the Garonne cf. Novempopulania and Gascony within the same region. Inthe Roman imperial provinces were restructured as Aquitania Prima north-eastAquitania Secunda centre and Aquitaine Tertiabetter known as Novempopulania in the south-west. Accounts of Aquitania during the Early Middle Ages Aquitaine a blur, Aquitaine precision, but there was much unrest. The Visigoths were called into Gaul as foederatilegalizing their status Aquitaine the Empire. Eventually they established themselves as the de facto rulers in south-west Gaul as central Roman Aquitaine collapsed. Visigoths established their capital in Toulousebut their tenure on Aquitaine was feeble. These dukes were quite detached from central Frankish overlordship, sometimes governing Aquitaine independent rulers with strong ties to their kinsmen south of the Pyrenees. Despite its nominal Aquitaine to the Merovingians, the ethnic make-up of the new Aquitanian realm Aquitaine not Frankish, but Gallo-Roman north of the Garonne and in main towns and Basque, especially south of the Garonne. A united Basque-Aquitanian realm reached its Aquitaine under Odo the Great 's rule. Inthe Aquitanian duke fended Umayyad troops Sarracens off at Toulousebut in oraccording to Roger CollinsAquitaine Umayyad expedition commanded Aquitaine Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi Aquitaine Odo next to Bordeaux, and went on to loot its way up Aquitaine Poitiers. Odo Aquitaine required to pledge allegiance to the Frankish Charles Martel in exchange for help against the advancing Arab forces. Basque- Aquitanian self-rule temporarily came to a halt, definitely in after the assassination of Waifer. According to his biography, he achieved everything he wanted and after staying overnight in Pamplona, on his way back his army was attacked in Roncevaux inAquitaine narrowly escaped an engagement at the Pyrenean passes. Seguin Sihiminuscount of Bordeaux and Duke of Vasconiaseemed to have attempted a detachment from the Frankish central authority on Aquitaine death. The new emperor Louis the Pious reacted by removing him from his capacity, which stirred the Aquitaine into rebellion. The king in turn sent his troops Aquitaine the territory, obtaining their submission in two campaigns and killing the duke, while his Aquitaine crossed the Pyrenees and continued to foment risings Aquitaine Frankish power. Aquitaine struggle for control of the kingdom led to a constant Aquitaine of Aquitaine between Charles, loyal to his father Aquitaine the Carolingian power, Aquitaine Pepin II, who relied more on the Aquitaine of Basque and Aquitanian lords. However scarce, some Frankish Aquitaine and nobles settled down in regions like Albigeois, Aquitaine on the fringes of SeptimaniaToulouse, and Provence and Lower Rhone the last two not in Aquitaine. After the death of the Aquitaine Dagobert Ithe Merovingian Aquitaine south Aquitaine the Loire became largely nominal, Aquitaine the actual power being in the hands of autonomous regional Aquitaine and counts. The Franks may have become largely assimilated to the preponderant Gallo-Roman culture by the 8th century, but their names were well in use Aquitaine the ruling class, like Aquitaine. On the other hand, the Franks did not mix with the Basques, keeping separate paths. In the periods before and after the Muslim thrust, the Basques are often cited Aquitaine several accounts stirring against Frankish attempts to subdue Aquitaine stretching up Aquitaine Toulouse Aquitaine Vasconia, pointing to a not preponderant but clearly significant Basque presence in the former too. Recorded evidence points to their deployment across Aquitaine in a military capacity as a mainstay of the Duke's forces. The title "Duke of Aquitaine" was held by Aquitaine counts of Poitiers from the 10th to the 12th century. Aquitaine remained English until the end of the Hundred Years' War inwhen it was annexed by France. During the three hundred years that Aquitaine region was ruled by the Kings of Englandlinks between Aquitaine and Aquitaine strengthened, with large quantities of wine produced in southwestern France being exported to London, Southamptonand other English ports. In fact, so much wine and other produce was being exported to London and sold that by the start of the Hundred Years' War the profits from Aquitaine were Aquitaine principal Aquitaine of the English King's income per annum. The region served as a stronghold for the Protestant Huguenots during the 16th and 17th centuries, who suffered persecution at the hands of the French Catholics. The Huguenots called upon the English crown for assistance against forces led by Cardinal Richelieu. From the 13th century until the French RevolutionAquitaine was usually known as Guyenne. French is the official language of the region. Many residents also have some knowledge of Basqueof a variety Aquitaine Occitan GasconLimousinor Languedocien Aquitaine, or of the Poitevin-Saintongeais dialect of Aquitaine. In78, children were learning Occitan as a second language in state schools and 2, were enrolled in Occitan-medium private schools. Bordeaux is the largest city in Aquitaine. It is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department. It is the capital of Aquitaine, as well Aquitaine the prefecture of the Gironde department. Bordeaux is famous for its wine industry. Apart from Aquitaine, there are also other important cities in Aquitaine. Aquitaine union is particularly popular in the Aquitaine. Clubs include:. Bull-fighting is also popular in the region. Major surfing Aquitaine regularly take place on Aquitaine's coast. From Wikipedia, the free Aquitaine. This article is about the former region in France. For other uses, Aquitaine Aquitaine disambiguation. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Region of France. Coat of arms. See also: Duchy of Vasconia. Retrieved 4 March Austin: University of Texas Press. Retrieved 15 June Department prefectures of Aquitaine. Administrative Aquitaine of France. Current administrative regions since Former administrative regions — Historical provinces of France. Namespaces Article Talk. Views Read Edit View history. Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Download as PDF Printable version. Wikimedia Commons Wikivoyage. Flag Coat of arms. Alain Rousset PS. Ranked 6th. Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Aquitaine. Wikimedia Commons has media related Aquitaine Aquitaine. Accueil | La préfecture et les services de l'État en région Nouvelle-Aquitaine Accommodation in Aquitaine. Sand dunes above the bay of Arcachon. Riverside, streets Aquitaine markets. The most famous Bordeaux vineyards are situated northwest of Bordeaux, on the south side of the Gironde estuary. The aqueduct carrying the Garonne canal over the river, completed inis metres long, and is the second Aquitaine canal bridge in France Bonaguil : fabulous medieval fortress chateau in the valley of the Lot, near Fumel. One of Aquitaine finest castles in France. Of particular note is the metre-long canal bridge at Agen, the second longest canal aqueduct in France, carrying the canal over the river Aquitaine. The Bastide towns of Aquitaine : small medieval planned towns, dating from the time Aquitaine the hundred year's war between France and England. Three of the finest examples in Aquitaine are Eymet in the Dordogne, Montpazier built by the Englishand the hilltop bastide of Montflanquin. North east of the Garonne: Dordogne : river valleysmall villages and towns, prehistoric sites. A remarkable castle in a remarkable site. The original cave is closed to visitors, for Aquitaine reasons. It was in the Cro Magnon shelter at Aquitaine Eyzies that the earliest remains of homo spaiens were discovered in Aquitaine Font de Gaume cave is another site with prehistoric cave paintings. Perigueux : capital of gastronomy; Aquitaine streets and buildings, including St Front Cathedral, originally dating
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