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 31st July 2010
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Property Guide - Poitou-CharentesRegional FactfileDépartements: Charente (16), Charente-Maritime (17), Deux-Sèvres (79) Vienne (86)
After reading this article why not check out the FrenchEntrée Regional sites for Poitou-Charentes. There was a time when tourists heading South from the channel ports would only glimpse the rolling landscapes of this region from a car-window as they headed South for the Dordogne or Biarritz. Not any more. Take the time to get off that autoroute and get to know this tranquil part of France and you will be well-rewarded. Popular with French holiday-makers for many years it is now becoming a firm favourite for holiday-home buyers and permanent movers seeking “la France profonde”. The enduring image of Poitou-Charentes is a field of sunflowers set against terracotta roofs beneath a vast turquoise sky – perhaps it’s not surprising that artists love this region for the quality of the light. Now, with the advent of budget flights to local airports, the region is opening up for exploration – estate agents report over 50% of enquiries are from permanent movers. The area is served by airports at Poitiers and La Rochelle to the North, Limoges further inland and with the choice of Bergerac or Bordeaux on it’s Southern borders. The TGV takes 2hrs 30mins to Paris from Angouleme or via Lille for Eurostar connections.
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