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 ramparts, 12th century cathedral and, from the modern era it's the European centre of the cartoon art.
Amongst the collection of Les Plus Beaux Villages in this region are Angles-sur-l’Anglin, Ars-en-Ré, Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, Coulon, La Flotte-en-Ré, Mornac-sur-Seudre, and Talmont-sur-Gironde.
The principal airports in the region are Angouleme (ANG) and Poitiers (PIS).
The rail network is extensive. You can get the Eurostar from London to Lille and change there.
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Family run accommodation
These are places where you can find the level of personal service that you thought had long since gone. Places like bed and breakfasts (B&B), pensions, guest houses, self-catering accommodation and vacation rental homes.
Inns for You in Poitou-Charentes
Angouleme - The City of Festivals
In South-western France, in the Dept of Charente, lies Angouleme 'The City of Festivals'. Located 134 km or 83.8 miles N.N.E. of Bordeaux on the railway between Bordeaux and Poitiers Angouleme is easily accessible by rail, car and by plane.
Angoulême is encircled by boulevards above the old city walls, known as the Remparts, and from here fine views can been seen of all directions. Not regarded...
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Last updated 12 Jan 2008
Futuroscope - Poitiers futuristic Themepark
The famous themepark, Futuroscope, promises people of all ages an exciting interactive experience that will amaze and stun the senses. Unlike other themeparks each attraction involves total participation taking each person on a journey through sight, sound and everything in between. Your time at Futuroscope will be divided into "experiences" and each one promises you a walk through a new world.
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Last updated 05 Jan 2008
