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Mornac-sur-Seudre
In a peaceful, sheltered marshland environment, Mornac-sur-Seudre is an old fishing village interwoven with canals. Today, the local industry is

La Rochefoucauld
The gateway to Périgord La Rochefoucauld boasts a majestic château overlooking the Tardoire. Home to the La Rochefoucauld family for
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Seasons in the Poitou-Charentes

Weather and Climate in the Poitou-Charentes

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Charentais Specialities

Tourteau Fromagé

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Goat Cheese and Chabichou

The History of Beef Bourguignon

How to stay slim, the French way

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French Fabulous Foods for Winter

Regional Specialities of France

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The History of The Famous French Macarons

French Fabulous Foods for Spring

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Château de Javarzay
The Javarzay castle was reconstructed in 1514 by François de Rochechouart, governor of Genoa. All that is left of what was

Château de Saint Loup sur Thouet
The site of Saint-Loup is placed at a strategic position where two rivers meet: The Thouet and Cébron. It lies
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Weather and Climate in the Poitou-Charentes

Seasons in the Poitou-Charentes
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Rent a Bike in Poitou-Charentes
Need to Rent a Bike in Poitou-Charentes for Ile de Re, Cognac or the Atlantic Coast? Then check out our
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Delightful Walking & Hiking in the Poitou-Charentes
Discover the beauty of the Poitou-Charente countryside Enjoy walking, hiking or birding, at a leisurely pace due to the burgeoning
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Visit the great Cognac Maisons
Explore life at prestigious brands that have made the town of Cognac famous across the globe. These Grandes Maisons , as they’re

Cognac Producing Areas
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Lakes of the High Charente
Nature lovers will enjoy an excursion to the Lake District of the Haute-Charente (Upper Charente district), a popular destination among

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

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Farmhouses in the Charente
Like in many other French regions, Poitou Charentes’ traditional farmhouses are made of wood and stone. Agriculture was important in

Winter at Puy-Leonard High Quality Gite

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The Charente
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The Richard the Lionheart Route
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Futuroscope
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Oradour-sur-Glane
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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Your monthly gardening checklist
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Gardening and Planting Tips for the Charente
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Churches & CathedralsView All

BAPTISTÈRE SAINT-JEAN

ÉGLISE SAINT-HILAIRE DE MELLE

ÉGLISE NOTRE-DAME LA GRANDE

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Local Markets in the Poitou-Charentes
Discover the local markets in the Poitou-Charentes and find out where and when you can enjoy the pleasures of browsing

Charente local markets

La Vienne local markets

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French Antiques & Brocantes markets
France is renowned for antiques and brocantes markets, where you can rummage through an eclectic mix of anything from local

Deux-Sevres Antiques & Brocantes

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Marais Poitevin

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Les Carrières de Touvérac

Ile d’Oléron
