Between the green of the landscape and the blue of the sea, the Poitou-Charentes region displays a whole range of colours to nature lovers. The Poitevin marsh or "Venise verte" (green Venice) flows into the salterns as far as Anse de l’Aiguillon, and then to the open sea: the islands of Noirmoutier, Yeu, Ré, Aix and Oléron.
On the crest of a wave: discover Ile d’Oléron and Ile de Ré islands.
Don’t miss La Rochelle and the old port, the towers, the beaches, Niort, on the edge of the Poitevin Marsh, and its Dungeon, Poitiers dans la Vienne, Futuroscope, initiation to the new technologies, particularly image technologies.
Follow the Cognac Route and discover the Charentes vineyards. Taste the specialities of Poitou-Charentes: Marennes-Oléron oysters, Chabichou cheese, Pineau des Charentes wine ...