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 France...
Formerlly an old school with a chapel this Bed and Breakfast, (chambres d'hotes) in a hotel sized building, is only 30 minutes from La Rochelle. Facilities including a swimming pool, boules court, ch...more
Accommodation options are suitable for families, couples or even groups of friends holidaying together.
La Grange can house from 6 - 16 people depending on your needs.
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
Sunflower Cottage (Sleeps 5/6) is comfortably furnished and well equipped for family holidays with dishwasher, washing machine, satellite TV/DVD, garden with furniture etc. Set in a rural farming ham...more
‘Les Marronniers’ (The Chestnut Trees) is an idyllic former farm set in a walking and cycling paradise along riversides and through beautiful woodland where nature is undisturbed. We are on the edge o...more
Our selection in Orne
: Gite for rent in Normandy countryside
La Gringoriere is situated 1 km from the market town of Carrouges on 13 acres of land with 3 lakes. Facilities include a Dining/Conservatory Room with seating area, grassed Play Area and Games Room. The lakes are stocked with a variety of fish and are also great for playing and swimming. The largest...more