Hotels in South-West France, France

South-West France stretches from the Atlantic coast to the Pyrenees mountains, with a climate that's mild in winter (around 50°F / 10°C) and warm in summer (up to 80°F / 27°C). It's world-famous for Bordeaux's red wines-you can tour vineyards and taste wines in Saint-Émilion for under €15-and for prehistoric caves like Lascaux IV, where 17,000-year-old paintings are on display. In summer, surfers hit the waves at Biarritz on the Bay of Biscay, while winter brings cheaper hotel rates and hikes through the Dordogne's medieval villages without the crowds.