Short Breaks in the Poitou Charentes Region
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Poitou-Charentes is a richly diverse region which ranges from the vineyards of Cognac to the beaches on the Atlantic Coast, in the west of France. With mouth-watering gastronomy, interesting history and monuments, the new technologies of Futuroscope and an engaging landscape, Poitou-Charentes has all the ingredients for a fantastic trip this autumn.
With its equitable climate, Poitou-Charentes - the sunniest part of western France - is an area where you can enjoy many attractions. Visitors may visit, for example, the famous and unique Marais Poitevin, also known as Venise Verte, which connects the Poitou and the Vendée; the historic port of La Rochelle with its fine restaurants and magnificent sites; Futuroscope – a theme park for the senses; Cognac, and Poitiers – the regional capital.
This is the perfect family holiday destination with a wealth of well run campsites, B&B’s, hotels and gîtes to choose from together with wide open spaces to enjoy activities which range from golf to water-sports.
The Town of Saintes
Saintes is a Gallo-Roman and Roman town rich with art and history. Saintes was built during the first century AD on the banks of the River Charente and is nestled in the southern part of the Poitou-Charentes region. With over two thousand years of history, Saintes dazzles visitors with its surprising beauty including the Roman vestiges of the amphitheatre, the arch of Germanicus on the Charente shores, treasures of Roman art like the Abbaye aux Dames and the crypt of Saint-Eutrope church.
Le Relais du Bois Saint-Georges
in the heart of Saintes, with its unique and unconventional style, is a true haven, and the hotel offers a large range of signature wellness treatments, from a team of professional therapists including sophrology, plantaire reflexology, massages, reflexology and aquagym.
La Rochelle
The capital of the Charente-Maritime department, La Rochelle is easily accessed by Eurostar / TGV and has a number of superb fish restaurants.
Hotel les Brises
A 5-storey oasis only steps away from La Rochelle’s old port; the hotel offers magnificent views over the ocean and outlying islands. It welcomes you in a cruise ship-like atmosphere and features a lift that serves all floors.
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