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Charente-Maritime (17)
Deux Servre (79)
Vienne (86)
Charente-Maritime (17)
Deux Servre (79)
Vienne (86)
About the Poitou-Charentes Region
Population
Ranked 15th
1,722,000 (2006)
67/km˛
1,722,000 (2006)
67/km˛
Area
2580km˛
Situated on
the the Atlantic Coast running north from the Gironne estuary and the
vineyards of Bordeaux to the Vendee and inland towards the Massif
Central lies the Region of Poitou Charentes.
Along with the Vendee the coastal area enjoys one of the sunniest climates in France with 2250 to 2500 hours of sunshine a year and as such makes this area especially attractive to visiter from early spring to the late autumn.
With 450 kilometers of coastline which have many fine sandy beaches and include the islands of Aix, Oleron and Re, together with the ports of La Rochelle and Rochefort and the abundance of fresh sea food making this region an ideal holiday destination.
Inland from the Marais Poitevin and the Poitou fens, the gently rolling hills of the Charente, the valley of Vienne, the vineyards of Cognac the landscape is varied and interesting.
The Poitou Charentes has something to offer every holiday maker regardless of your interest. From sunbathing on one of those sandy beaches or partaking in any form of water sport, taking a boat trip or cycling along the waterways of the Marais Poitevin (green Venice), taking in the islands of Oleron, Re or the fortified islands of Aix or Fort Boulard, discovering the Romanesque city of Sainte or savoring the delights of fresh seafood on the harbourside restaurants at La Rochelle, Visit the cellars and vineyards of Cognac, the list and variety of choice are endless.
The following are some of the major attractions in the Region and many have links for further information.
Marais Poitevin
La Rochelle
Ile de Re
Ile de Oleron
Ile D'Aix
Cognac
Futurscope
Sainte
Rochefort
Niort
Along with the Vendee the coastal area enjoys one of the sunniest climates in France with 2250 to 2500 hours of sunshine a year and as such makes this area especially attractive to visiter from early spring to the late autumn.
With 450 kilometers of coastline which have many fine sandy beaches and include the islands of Aix, Oleron and Re, together with the ports of La Rochelle and Rochefort and the abundance of fresh sea food making this region an ideal holiday destination.
Inland from the Marais Poitevin and the Poitou fens, the gently rolling hills of the Charente, the valley of Vienne, the vineyards of Cognac the landscape is varied and interesting.
The Poitou Charentes has something to offer every holiday maker regardless of your interest. From sunbathing on one of those sandy beaches or partaking in any form of water sport, taking a boat trip or cycling along the waterways of the Marais Poitevin (green Venice), taking in the islands of Oleron, Re or the fortified islands of Aix or Fort Boulard, discovering the Romanesque city of Sainte or savoring the delights of fresh seafood on the harbourside restaurants at La Rochelle, Visit the cellars and vineyards of Cognac, the list and variety of choice are endless.
The following are some of the major attractions in the Region and many have links for further information.
Marais Poitevin
La Rochelle
Ile de Re
Ile de Oleron
Ile D'Aix
Cognac
Futurscope
Sainte
Rochefort
Niort
