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La Vienne Towns & Villages

Charroux

October 17, 2020November 1, 2020 admin

The village of Charroux has preserved a tall octagonal tower dating from the 11th century. Known as the tower of

Charente Towns & Villages

Poitiers

January 4, 2020October 17, 2020 admin

The old capital city of the Poitou region, Poitiers is most famous for defending Christianity in the 8th century, when

Chateaux & Castles Deux-Sevres Towns & Villages

Airvault

March 22, 2020October 17, 2020 admin

ocated on the River Thouet. Located on the River Thouet, inhabitants of Airvault are the Airvaudais and the Airvaudaises. A Romanesque bridge over the Thouet

Chateaux & Castles Deux-Sevres

Château d’Oiron

January 5, 2020October 17, 2020 admin

This majestic Renaissance château was once the residence of Claude Gouffier, who was the model for the Marquis de Carabas

Charente Distilleries

Why is Cognac called Champagne?

February 20, 2020October 17, 2020 admin

“Champagne.” Why is this term plastered all over labels and descriptions of Cognac? Is the drink made from Champagne? Do

Charente Distilleries

Visit the great Cognac Maisons

February 20, 2020October 17, 2020 admin

Outdoor activities & Sports

Golf

March 16, 2020October 17, 2020 admin

Golf enthusiasts can head to various golf courses in the region. The Poitou-Charentes is a region of peace and beauty!

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Rent a Bike in Poitou-Charentes

January 21, 2020January 31, 2020 admin

Need to Rent a Bike in Poitou-Charentes for Ile de Re, Cognac or the Atlantic Coast? Then check out our

Local History

History of the Charente

October 16, 2020October 17, 2020 admin

As one of the four departements of the Poitou-Charentes region the history of Charente can be traced back to the

Charente Local History Sights & Landmarks

Sanxay

January 30, 2020October 17, 2020 admin

Charente-Maritime Museums

CORDERIE ROYALE

January 30, 2020October 17, 2020 admin

The Royal Ropemakers at the heart of Rochefort Arsenal produced the rope for France’s navy for two centuries. Visitors today

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Oradour-sur-Glane

December 20, 2019January 31, 2020 admin

An example of man’s inhumanity to man. On the 10th of June 1944 the 2nd Waffen SS panzer division came

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