Saint-Martin-de-Ré had been an important point in France’s marine defence strategy since the 15th century, and was developed by Vauban in the late 17th.
A UNESCO-listed site, the citadel’s urban wall has remained largely unchanged since 1685.
In a peaceful, sheltered marshland environment, Mornac-sur-Seudre is an old fishing village interwoven with canals. Today, the local industry is
Seaside resort and swimming in the sea From the ornate belle-époque residences and 1950s villas to the vibrant decorative panels
The Royal Ropemakers at the heart of Rochefort Arsenal produced the rope for France’s navy for two centuries. Visitors today
The home of Marennes-Oléron oysters The birthplace of French oyster farming, the Marennes-Oléron basin is Europe’s top location for oysters
The Gallo-Roman archaeological site at Sanxay, between Poitiers and Niort, is one of the best preserved in France. Vetus Pictavis
An example of man’s inhumanity to man. On the 10th of June 1944 the 2nd Waffen SS panzer division came