On the French Atlantic Coast, Poitou-Charentes is ideally located between South and North, offering a good and sunny climate. The region is easy to reach, near Brittany, adjacent to the Loire castles, Périgord and Bordeaux.

5 reasons to visit Poitou-Charentes :

- La Rochelle & Ile de Ré:
La Rochelle is a magnificent and dynamic city full of history and cultural attractions: the famous towers of the port, the museums, the giant aquarium and lots of festivals. Cross the bridge and discover the beautiful Ile de Ré, with the small white green-shuttered houses on alleyways suffused with hollyhocks.

- The Atlantic Coast:
The long sandy beaches of the coast alternate with limestone cliffs and zones of wilderness. Not to miss: the exceptional islands of Aix and Oléron, Rochefort, between land and sea, former military arsenal, and Royan, appreciated for its pleasantly mild climate and its long beaches.

- Marais Poitevin, the Green Venice:
The Marais Poitevin, also known as the ‘Green Venice’, is unique in Europe. With its thousands of canals surrounded by a beautiful lush green vegetation, it is a perfect location for nature lovers. The traditional flat-bottomed boat is the best way to discover the waterways and they can also be explored by bike, on horseback, on foot or in a canoe.

- Cognac country:
The Cognac vineyards are the 2nd largest area of production in France after Bordeaux. Visit one of the greatest names of the brandy production, drive or cycle along the river through beautiful countryside and villages with romanesque churches and enjoy the gastronomy of the area.

- Poitiers & Futuroscope:
Between past and future, Poitiers and Futuroscope is the perfect combination. Bastion of Romanesque art in France, Poitiers possesses a truly exceptional architectural heritage. So close to the city, Futuroscope is substantially different from any other “theme park” as it is based on the visual and the senses, thus appealing to a very wide audience of all age groups.