Aquitaine - France

The Middle Ages are brought back to life through the lens of Olimpio Fantuz. Ancient monuments, towns and villages have their roots in the ancient history of Aquitaine, a region of south-western France. Historically, Aquitaine was the first Roman province, then an independent realm during the age of the Visigoths and in the later Middle Ages, a powerful dukedom. The gates of Saint-Emilion, La-Roque-Gageac and Beynac-et-Cazenac stand as they’ve stood for centuries. With every step you can relive history: palaces, coat of arms, soaring ramparts and castles. But Aquitaine is more than this: people come from all over to taste its famous wines. Bordeaux is capital of the region, its wine world famous. The Middle Ages, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot form one of France’s most intriguing blends.