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Summer Festival Fever in the Poitou-Charentes!


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!

great days out poitou-charentes25 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!

What's on in Poitou Charentes

 

MUSIC FESTIVAL

Jeudis Musicaux des Églises Romanes
Date: 2 June 2009 to 24 September 2009

MUSIC FESTIVAL

Eurochestries
Date: 3 June 2009 to 13 July 2009

FILM FESTIVAL

Festival International du Film
Date: 26 June 2009 to 06 July 2009

MUSIC & THEATRE FESTIVAL

Festival Sites en Scène
Date: 27 June 2009 to 26 September 2009

CONTEMPORARY ART

Art exhibition on theme of nature, Melle
Date: 27 June 2009 to 31 August 2009

MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL

Jousting etc
Date: 2 July 2009 to 05 July 2009

SHOW GARDENS

Jardins éphémères de Saint-Fraigne
Date: 3 July 2009 to 27 September 2009

VILLAGE FESTIVAL

Festival au Village
Date: 3 July 2009 to 08 July 2009

Accommodation in Poitou Charentes

Hotel accommodation Poitou Charentes

Chic hotels, comfy gîtes - even boats!

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!

Restaurants in Poitou Charentes

Restaurant Poitou-Charentes

Tips for eating out in France

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.

What to see in Poitou Charentes

Birds - what to see Poitou-Charentes

Animal magic! Zoos, aquariums, parks

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.

What to do in Poitou Charentes

Cycling, leisure, sport Poitou-CharentesActivity 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!

Food and Drink in Poitou Charentes

Food and drink oysters seafood Poitou-Charentes

Enjoy our local cuisine

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.