
Want a different kind of day out? Then head for the cool, watery world of Green Venice
The Marais Poitevin, aka Green Venice, is a beautiful and tranquil area made up of natural water channels and man-made canals as well as meadows, dykes and fens that are full of wildlife including herons and deer, and fascinating villages to explore. Find out more about the Marais Poitevin.
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Putting on a show
For a taste of farming life make tracks to one of the harvest-time agricultural shows that occur at this time of year. With more than 200 stands, there's everything from the latest in high-tech machinery to home-pressed walnut oil, heavy horses to feathery chickens and even coypus. And in the evening, enjoy a concert followed by fireworks. A complete day out for all the family. Find out more
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.
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.