Poitou-Charentes consists of the departments of Charente, Charente-Maritime, Deux-Sèvres and Vienne and is a very popular region with the British.
The major attraction is the futuristic theme park Futuroscope which is very much an interactive hands-on theme park as opposed to one that just treats you as a spectator.
Outside that there are numerous historical towns and villages scattered around the region. Of these, perhaps the most noteworthy is the town of Angouleme with it's ancient ramp ...
A selection from Vienne...
Luxury B&B in tranquil setting.
Located in beautiful rural France close to the picturesque village of Brux, our small family run country home is just the place for you.
We are just a few minutes from the N10 and within easy reach of Poitiers TGV station and local Airports. The area has a wealth of exciting attractions and activ...more
Chez_Thres
Situated in the heart of the French countryside. Completely renovated large country house nestled in a rustic setting straight from Monet’s brush. Quiet, peaceful, far from heavy tourist traffic yet highly convenient for flights from Stanstead or ferry crossings to the Brittany ports. Relax in the b...more
Pretty converted barn on la loire/Charente border
Pretty converted barn attached to a former wine growers house, set in grounds of 6 acres surrounded by unspoilt countryside and vineyards. Arranged on 1 level the gite is ideal for families with young children and there are toys and games available. The village of Cersay is 1km away with a bakers, g...more
Arbre Cerise is a beautiful charentaise farmhouse which is in the small hamlet of Grange near Linazay and is surrounded by rolling countryside. We are situated of the edge of the Vienne, the climate in this beautiful region ensures warm summer days and reasonably mild winters.Set in just under an ac...more
Quiet B&B in the vineyards near Cognac
Two large and quiet bedrooms withe private sanitaries (1 double and 1 familial) in an old renovated farmhouse in the vineyards near Cognac and Saintes. 45 minutes from the Atlantic Coast and Angoulême....more
Our selection in Puy de DômeRural France Holidays, Offering attractive accommodation luxuriously converted to a high standard from original stables, alongside owners 7 hectare lake. Three seperate gites fully equipped with kitche/diner, lounge, bedrooms, shower/w.c. T/V washing machine. Swimming pool, Lakeside garden, Two of t...more