Poitou – Charentes is situated in the West of France on the Atlantic coast north of Aquitaine.
The cuisine in this region is mouth watering, with the rich flavours of game recipes inland and the wonderfully fresh seafood and famous Marennes-Oléron oysters on the coast. Rent a beautiful holiday home from a large choice of holiday accommodation and explore the region.
Activities
Places of interest include the major port and town of La Rochelle, large seaside resort of Royan, Poiters with its old town and Notre-Dame-la-Grande Romanesque church, the Cognac vineyards, the lively town of Angouleme with its medieval buildings, historic Roman town of Saintes, the islands of Oleron and Re, and the futuristic theme park Futuroscope near Poiters.
Being a coastal region of France there is an abundance of water sports available, especially sailing. Inland you can enjoy a round of golf, horse riding through the woods or cycling around the countryside taking in the stunning scenery. The mild winters and long warm summers allow for maximum enjoyment of the outdoor activities.
Cities/towns
The main towns for shopping, restaurants, bars, vacation rental and holiday accommodation are Poiters, Niort, La Rochelle, Angouleme, Cognac, Rochefort, Royan, Melle, Saintes, Chatellerault, Loudun, Bressuire, Ruffec, Montmorillon, Marennes and La Tremblade.
Travel
The main airports are La Rochelle and Poiters. Poitou-Charentes is only a few hours from Paris on the TGV to Angouleme or Poiters.
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