Welcome to our comprehensive holiday guide to the Poitou-Charentes where you can find out everything you need to know for a fabulous stay in this lovely region of France. Why choose the Poitou-Charentes? The lovely weather – parts of the region are reckoned to have the most sunshine hours outside the Mediterranean.
Then there's the landscape – beaches of soft sand, fields of sunflowers, towering châteaux, oak forests and pretty towns and villages. You can also enjoy a slice of typical French life, from the Atlantic coastal resorts where the French holiday to the markets filled with locals shopping.
The Poitou-Charentes is also great for family holidays. Excellent value for money, it’s also packed full of child-friendly beaches, animal and fun parks plus space for cycling, riding or just walking. See you soon!
Rachel
Editor
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| Conditions: | Partly Cloudy |
| Temp.: | 27°C |
| Windchill: | 27°C |
| Wind: | 8 kph S |
| Pressure: | 1,013 mb falling |
| Sunrise: | 6:11 am |
| Sunset: | 9:54 pm |
| Outlook: | Mostly Clear |
Summer is definitely festival time here! All over the region towns large and small take advantage of the sunny weather to get outside and celebrate. Whether you love pop or classical or even baroque music, dance of all kinds, medieval fun, afternoons devoted to games, hot air ballooning, puppets, fabulous markets or spectacular fireworks, you'll find a festival for you in the Poitou-Charentes! Have fun!
25 Great Days Out in the Poitou-Charentes
In need of some inspiration on what to see and do? Then you're in the right place. We've roamed the region to compile this list of 25 things to do that will keep everyone entertained for hours. Whether you want time by the beach, along the coast, in the countryside or town, animal fun or historic monuments, walking, cycling or taking to the water, there's something for everyone. Now you've just got to find the time to fit them all in!
Whatever your French holiday the Poitou-Charentes has just the accommodation for you - stylish hotels & luxury châteaux to lovely B&Bs, gîtes, campsites and even boats!
One of the attractions of a French holiday is the fabulous food. And relaxing over a long lunch or dinner in an atmospheric restaurant or brasserie is not to be missed.
The Poitou-Charentes is a veritable Noah’s Ark - packed full of animal parks and zoos so you can get close to animals, birds & reptiles from all over the world.
Activity holidays! Cycling, golf, riding...Want to get sporty? The Poitou-Charentes is perfect. Quiet lanes for rambling & cycling, horse-riding by the sea, excellent golf courses, rivers for fishing plus water sports!
The Poitou-Charentes is famous for cognac but tuck into our other regional specialities including the delicious aperitif pineau, great wine and fabulously fresh seafood.