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| Conditions: | Mostly Cloudy |
| Temp.: | 12°C |
| Windchill: | 12°C |
| Wind: | 23 kph SW |
| Pressure: | 1,008 mb steady |
| Sunrise: | 6:18 am |
| Sunset: | 9:29 pm |
| Outlook: | Mostly Cloudy |
Sandy beaches, golden sunflower fields, elegant châteaux and pretty villages, the Poitou-Charentes is not just beautiful, it's also full of things to see and do - cycling, riding, water sports, festivals, markets, fun parks and historic towns. Plus restaurants with great local specialities - cognac, pineau!
Mills & Museums
May 19 & 20
Poitou-Charentes
This weekend sees open days at wind and water mills across the region, as well as night openings with special events at many museums.
Somewhere quiet to relax in the sun, ride a wave or make sandcastles with the kids? The Poitou-Charentes has more than 100 beaches to choose from...
Take a cognac tour, visit a domaine and try a pineau tasting. Then tuck into the freshest seafood, delicious Île-de-Ré potatoes, goats cheese & the black chicken of Barbezieux...
Explore historic towns and stunning chateaux, be thrilled at Futuroscope, climb to the top of a lighthouse and ride a donkey in trousers - really!
The Poitou-Charentes is perfect for family holidays - child-friendly beaches with supervised games, animal parks of fish, birds, monkeys and tigers, world-class theme parks, tree-top walks, safe paths for cycling and riding and much, much more...
Jazz under the stars, rocking into the night, violins on the beach, swirling skirts, medieval high jinks and spectacular firework displays - just a few ideas for fabulous festival fun!
You really can get away from it all in Poitou-Charentes and visit its fabulous islands including sophisticated Île-de-Ré and gorgeous Île d'Oléron for beaches, water sports, cycling, great eating out or just going for a stroll by the sea...
Beautiful scenery, wonderful courses and plenty to eat and drink – yes, Poitou-Charentes really is a perfect destination for weekend golf breaks and golfing holidays. For a start there are just so many courses to choose from...
Poitou-Charentes has more than just beaches and beautiful landscapes – it also has some wonderfully vibrant and historic towns, from La Rochelle and Poitiers to Angoulême and Rochefort. Explore!
They don't call it the Green Venice for nothing...this beautiful area of waterways and rivers is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday or day out. Hire a boat to make the most of the experience.