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Poitou-Charentes
Enjoy the countryside’s luscious greens and the ocean’s peaceful blues
About the region
Poitou-Charentes is a region in central western France comprising of four departments: Charente, Charente-Maritime, Deux-Sèvres, and Vienne. The regional capital is Poitiers. The weather in Poitou-Charentes is probably only second to Cote d’Azur. Summers are long, and hot (but not unbearably so) while winter is mild, although frosty periods can occur in its more inland areas.
Where sea and land meet
Poitiers is the main city, although the port city of La Rochelle rivals it in economic importance. Farming is vital to its economy which includes wheat, corn, cattle. Industries produce machinery, chemicals, and dairy products.
In La Rochelle you can see the remnants of the old medieval towers and is also home to many music festivals and boat races. Also in the Poitou is the town of Cognac where you can see where the world most famous brandy is made and taste it too!!
Getting there, and property prices
Each of the four departments is within quick and easy reach of an airport offering low-cost flights to and from the UK - Tours, La Rochelle, Nantes, and Poitiers. Train services are also available, and the TGV will take you to Poitiers, La Rochelle, or Angoulême. The region is experiencing quickly rising prices due to the increasing interest among foreigners but also French retirees who are looking for beautiful weather.
Poitou-Charentes is a region in central western France comprising of four departments: Charente, Charente-Maritime, Deux-Sèvres, and Vienne. The regional capital is Poitiers. The weather in Poitou-Charentes is probably only second to Cote d’Azur. Summers are long, and hot (but not unbearably so) while winter is mild, although frosty periods can occur in its more inland areas.
Where sea and land meet
Poitiers is the main city, although the port city of La Rochelle rivals it in economic importance. Farming is vital to its economy which includes wheat, corn, cattle. Industries produce machinery, chemicals, and dairy products.
In La Rochelle you can see the remnants of the old medieval towers and is also home to many music festivals and boat races. Also in the Poitou is the town of Cognac where you can see where the world most famous brandy is made and taste it too!!
Getting there, and property prices
Each of the four departments is within quick and easy reach of an airport offering low-cost flights to and from the UK - Tours, La Rochelle, Nantes, and Poitiers. Train services are also available, and the TGV will take you to Poitiers, La Rochelle, or Angoulême. The region is experiencing quickly rising prices due to the increasing interest among foreigners but also French retirees who are looking for beautiful weather.