Regional information about Poitou-Charentes, France

Map of Poitou-Charentes France

The region is on the west coast facing the Atlantic.

Good communications and important maritime facilities helped the region's financial wealth. The important ports such as La Rochelle became gateways to the Americas.

Ravaged by the 100 years war and the war of Religions. The region was attached to France in 1417.

Regional capital : Poitiers




Antiques, brocante, secondhand

Violette Gurr Antiques
Antiques and fine art dealer situated in the Romanesque town of Melle, Deux Sevres

Art, artistes, artisan, handcraft



Cooking and cuisine

Les Ruches French Cookery Holidays

A vacation with the cooking lessons. A perfect match for people wanting to learn the secrets of French cuisine and enjoy a relaxing time in the Poitou-Charentes region.



Gites, Bed and breakfast, Chambres hotes

Le Tilleul
Set within the peaceful village of Paizay le Tort, a charming river valley surrounded by sunflowers in the Poitou Charentes.
Maison Garmston Brettes

Self catering holiday accommodation in Brettes, south west France, for holiday rentals, situated in the relaxing countryside of Poitou-Charente. Perfect for your French self catering accommodation whilst on holiday.


Holiday Gites

Poitou Charentes Rentals have 12 Gites for rent in the Pays Mellois in Poitou Charentes, from 3 to 12 persons.


The Farmhouse
A Chambre d'Hotes with Bed and Breakfast located in the heart of Poitou Charentes offering three large en-suite bedrooms. There are plenty of outdoor activities in the local area making the Farmhouse an ideal destination.

Local websites


Parks, nartural, reserves


Real estate, property


Tourisme, travel, information


Universities, colleges, schools