Poitou-Charentes Holidays

• The Atlantic Coast and the Islands, no less than 450 kilometers of coastline. The sandy beaches are bordered with pine trees. There also are many chalky cliffs and wild sites. The region boasts four islands of which the two largest, Oléron (175 km2) and Ré (85 Km2) are connected to the continent by bridges. They boast mild climate and preserved environments.
• Marais Poitevin: It is called "the green Venice". A jewel in the crown of the region, "Green Venice" is a veritable treasure of beauty. The Marais poitevin lives in accordance with its dozens of kilometers of canals used by the marshland dwellers on their "flats". These features can be seen near Niort whereas those deemed "dried" are visible near the Atlantic. Two different sceneries, two different atmospheres.

• Ile d'Oléron
  
  It is connected to the continent by a bridge. Cradle of French oyster raising the island is ringed by many parks and basins where the refined oysters of Marennes-Oléron are produced.
• Rochefort
  
  The history of Rochefort is integrally linked with that of its arsenal, which was created undert Colbert, in the 17th century. Its port is charming. The city also is a good thermal station.
• Ile d'Aix
  
  You can only access the island by boat. You get about there on foot or on bike since there is no car.
  
  The place is actually a paradise for nature lovers. On this corner of land 600 meters wide and 3 kilometers long, the visitor walks in Napoléon's footsteps, who came there twice.