30th August 2008

Welcome to Poitou Charentes Tourism & Leisure

Welcome to Leisure and Tourism in Poitou Charentes. Whether you're lucky enough to live in the Poitou Charentes region or you're simply holidaying in the area, you'll never be short of something to do. Whether visiting the beaches of Charente Maritime, fishing in the rivers of the Vienne, looking into the future at Futuroscope or visiting the historic city of Angouleme FrenchEntrée-Poitou Charentes aims to be your guide to the region. We've tourist sites to visit, walks in the countryside, drives, sport, painting and lots more!FrenchEntrée-Poitou Charentes covering Leisure & Tourism in Charente Maritime, Deux Sevres, Vienne & the Charente.

Poitou Charentes Holidays & Leisure

What to see and do in the Charente -Maritime

RoyanThe department offers traditional beach holidays, a prehistoric visitor attraction, nature sites, history, boats, a fine aquarium and zoo, plus good shopping, eating and drinking says Michael Streeter....... more...

Parc du Futuroscope 2006 Poitiers, Vienne.

New attractions to share great thrills and unusual discoveries with your family

Futurescope logoAlthough Futuroscope is not based in the Charente itself, it is certainly a must-see if you are holidaying or living here. The parc is based in the Vienne, near Poitiers and is well worth the drive to see all the new attractions in 2006... more...

Motorsport in France is big, really big!

By Simon Sargeant

Charente Vintage Car raceFrance held the first ever event to be known as a Grand Prix, in Pau and produced one of the greatest drivers of all time, the former world champion Alain Prost... more...

La Résistance en Charente

Resistane EmblemThe work, commitment and passion of the French Resistance is legendary and living in the Charente seems to make those bygone days seem more real, especially as there ... more...

About the Charente

Cognac Countryside The Charente is one of four départements making up the Poitou-Charente region, together with Charente-Maritime, Deux-Sèvres and Vienne. Situated in the south of the region, just one département away ... more...

Towns & villages of Deux-Sevres (Poitou-Charentes)

Les Plus Beaux Villages de France LogoThree official categorisations of towns and villages are well represented in Deux-Sevres."Les plus beaux villages de France" (the most beautiful villages of France), "Les Petites Cités de Caractère" (towns of character), and "Les Villes et Pays d’Art et d’Histoire" (towns of art and history).... more...

Cycling in the Charente

Take to the open road

Cyclists on Tandems From the north of the Charente to the edge of the Périgord there are over 1,000 km of mainly off-road cycle routes offering you a variety of terrains to explore. ... more...

Tourist Information

Tourist Info ButtonWant to find out where to go, what to do, how to get there? Then contact your local tourist information office. Here we list all the main tourist information offices in Deux-Sèvres. View tourist information offices ...

Fancy a picnic on the beach?

Try your local plan d'eau

Plan d'Eau SmallDeux-Sèvres may well be a land-locked department, but that does not mean that there is not a place to build sandcastles or a beach from which parents can watch the kids swim in supervised stretches of water. All this and more is available, if not in the town or village where you are, then within a few miles at a local Plan d'Eau. Check out where the nearest one to you is, and what facilities are available. more...

Find one of the Charente's most beautiful villages

Briguel All over the Charente there are hundreds of beautiful villages built in the traditional Charentaise style, centred around a ancient church and village green. Each village has its own character and history ... more...

Poitou-Charentes Wildlife

By Chris Luck

FrenchEntrée-Poitou CharentesI hope that this glimpse into the Wildlife of Poitou-Charentes will encourage readers to wander a little from the beaten track and enjoy some of the living treasures that the ... more...

Spend a day in Angoulême

But will you fit everything in?

Angouleme FlowersAs the capital of the Charente it is natural you would have Angoulême on your list of ‘must see’ places on your trip here. So let’s look at the different places to visit ... more...

Attractions in Poitou Charentes

Futurescope logo 2There are lots of things to see and do just outside the region in Poitou Charentes. Here are a few of the major attractions you'll find in the region, read on for a selection of our favourites... more...

The Vélo-Rail Experience

Cycling with a difference!

Velorail 1If you want more entertainment than exercise then we’ve found the perfect thing for you to try! It’s called the Vélo-Rail (bicycle-rail) which can be found on an ancient railway ... more...
PV-Holidays - Atlantic Coast
Swimming poolPierre et Vacances-Moliets. The Pierre & Vacances Holiday Village at Moliets is a vast, multi-activity resort that is ideal for family holidays in France. Apartments from €330 per week. Find out more
Classic Car Hire in Poitou-Charentes
Jason Court - Classic CarsTouring holidays with recommended accommodation and routes. Airport collection, discount for club members. E-Type Jaguar, Mark 2 Jaguar, Triumph Stag, MGB and more
Swimming Pools for Everyone
InstallapoolInstallapool offer full installations, diy kits, renovation and upgrade services and a wide range of associated products. Specialising in saltwater Permalife pools.

Poitou-Charentes Book Store

Poitou-Charentes Guide book

Visit the FrenchEntrée Poitou-Charentes guidebooks store for tourism and travel guidebooks on the Poitou-Charentes region.

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