water activities
An ocean cruise aboard Kelone
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By bike
The Tour de France’s outing to the sea
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The stages of the Tour de France in Charente-Maritime In order to fight effectively against the spread…
Cuisine & local skills
Nature’s pride on your plate!
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The city’s culinary specialities are drawn from traditional Charentaise cooking, with influences from neighbouring regions in the…
Romantic holidays
Enjoy a romantic weekend in Charentes
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Why not make the most of Charente’s mild maritime climate and cosy up as a couple? From…
Gourmet holidays
Food tourism in the Charentes region
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Make the most of the sun and the milder weather to tantalize your taste-buds with regional produce….
The châteaux
Sleep in a château: an extraordinary time-travelling experience!
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Spending a night in a château in Charentes is without doubt one of the most unforgettable experiences…
Themed weekends & mini breaks
48 hours in Cognac
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Things to do in Cognac in 48 hours Visiting Cognac means discovering a diverse ancient city that…
Cycling and hiking
A walking tour of La Rochelle
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As summer gets underway, we’ve decided to take the opportunity to visit La Rochelle whilst staying in…
Gourmet holidays
Charente’s Michelin-starred restaurants
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Charente brings to mind the ocean, charming towns and villages, unspoilt nature and a cuisine honoured by…
Thalassotherapy
Romantic thalassotherapy breaks: a new wave of sensory experiences
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Discover the health benefits of the latest revitalizing treatments and technologies and enjoy magical moments by yourself…
Gourmet walks
The finest terraces with a view in Charentes
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What could be better than to catch the first rays of the sun as you laze on…
Cycling and hiking
Eco-holidays in Charentes!
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A genuinely unspoilt coastline Slow down. Take time to look around you. Re-energize. Eco-friendly activities are just…
Seaside & islands
Next stop: the resorts and beaches of France’s Atlantic Coast!
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Grab your swimsuit, sun cream, hat and beach towel to reserve yourself a place on one of…
The Marais Poitevin
A weekend in a guest house in the Marais Poitevin
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If, like me, you’re a fan of chilling out, but you also like to keep active, meet…
By bike
The Flow Vélo cycle route, from the Périgord to the Atlantic
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Set off on the Flow Vélo cycle route for an idyllic cycling holiday amidst gloriously peaceful surroundings,…
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The last stage of the Vélo Francette cycle route: Charentes!
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La Vélo Francette cycle route passes through the beautiful countryside of the Charente-Maritime, starting in the Marais…
By bike
The Vélodyssée cycle route in Charentes
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From Roscoff in Brittany to Hendaye in the French Basque Country, France’s longest cycle route is an…
By bike
See Charentes by bike along the Canal des 2 mers
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750 kms of water-side cycle paths, firstly along the Gironde estuary, then the Canal de la Garonne…
Cognac & the vineyards
Celebrate the Cognac Distilleries Festival!
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Winter is a key time for the vineyards that produce the grapes from which cognac is distilled…
Discovery holidays
Two little car-free islands: Île Madame and Île d’Aix
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If for your next getaway in Charente-Maritime, you fancy a bit of nature and some peaceful strolls…
Discovery holidays
Five ideas for a green weekend
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From marshlands to forests, riverbanks to nature parks, Charente is home to many green spaces where you can…
Romantic holidays
48 hours in Saintes
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A Town of Art and History, this location is the place to go for journeys through history,…
Discovery holidays
A family week on Île de Ré
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Last summer, we decided to go on a family holiday on Île de Ré to enjoy the…
The Marais Poitevin
A family getaway to the heart of the Marais Poitevin
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We came with picture-postcard images of a wild world in our heads: tree-lined canals, a carpet of…
Thalassotherapy
Thalassotherapy, my me-time
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What could be better than ocean water and relaxing, invigorating, massaging treatments by expert hands? The Charente-Maritime…
Children’s paradise
Our family holiday favourites
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Your kids’ brains don’t go into hibernation just because their schoolbags are stored away in the cupboard….
Seaside & islands
The Marennes Basin: authentic holidays, guaranteed
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What can you do in the Marennes Basin? Oyster tasting, obviously, but also visits to many cultural…
Culture & heritage
The historic treasure trail of Saintonge and Aunis
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Journey down a path that leads from the prehistoric era to the present day and explore 40,000…
Cuisine & local skills
Chef workshops: a 100% Charentais experience
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Fancy attending a cooking workshop in the kitchen of one of Charente’s best chefs and enjoying a…
Culture & heritage
Fall for the charms of the Prettiest Villages in France
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This certification, created in 1981, imposes a range of strict specifications on candidate villages: they must be…
Culture & heritage
Our 10 most beautiful castles open to visitors
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From imposing medieval châteaux, where the spirit of knights and nobles still lingers, to temples to art…
Cycling and hiking
The major cycle routes of Charentes
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As a family, a couple, with friends or alone, cycling is the best way to explore the…
Cuisine & local skills
Charentais specialities
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Fellow food lovers, today we’ve made a date in Charente and Charente-Maritime to discover the delicacies they…
Culture & heritage
A year of festivals in Angoulême
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Angoulême is something of a capital for graphic and visual arts and beats to the rhythm of…
Cognac & the vineyards
Visit the great Cognac maisons
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Explore life at prestigious brands that have made the town of Cognac famous across the globe during…
markets
From boutique to boho: where to be seen in La Rochelle
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Visiting La Rochelle without wandering through its arcades would be like going to Paris without seeing the…
Cognac & the vineyards
Everything you need to know about Cognac AOC
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Famous the world over, cognac’s delicacy is the result of its excellent home terroir, a mild and…
Cycling and hiking
A bike tour on Île de Ré – unmissable!
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We couldn’t wait to wander around the spectacular countryside and charming little villages at our own pace….
Seaside & islands
Meeting the migratory birds of the Bay of Aiguillon
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During our family nature holiday in Charentes, we heard a lot about a little gem of a…
By air
Our top tips for getting a bird’s eye view of Charente
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There are many ways to see Charente from the sky. Here are some tips for taking to…
The salt marshes
Salt farming and salt marshes
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The result of age-old know-how, salt harvesting is truly fascinating and there’s nothing better than talking a…
maritime heritage
Charente’s most beautiful lighthouses
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Admire stunning views from the very top of the steps at the Baleines, Chassiron, Coubre and Cordouan…
Cycling and hiking
Aline tells us about La Vélodyssée®
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Aline didn’t wait for her holidays to get in the saddle: each day, this energetic production manager…
Culture & heritage
Exploring Charente’s UNESCO heritage
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On the Camino de Santiago de Compostela The Camino de Santiago de Compostela is a UNESCO World…
Seaside & islands
48 hours in Royan
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A weekend in Royan means enjoying an atmosphere unique on the Côte de Beauté, among belle-époque houses…
Seaside & islands
Aquarium La Rochelle, the magic of the Atlantic
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The plan for the day: to explore the sea and its mysteries during two hours of dreamily…
Religious buildings & Romanesque art
It’s crazy what you can get up to in a church!
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Would you believe that some of the churches and abbeys in the area hold heavenly surprises? Some…
maritime heritage
Forts floating in the sea
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In 17th-century France, the Royal Navy was suffering a lack of sea-worthy vessels. One of Louis XIV’s…
Romantic holidays
48 hours in Rochefort
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Things to do in Rochefort Visit Rochefort for the weekend and submerge yourself in a town whose…
Seaside & islands
The 15 most beautiful beaches on the Atlantic coast
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Charente-Maritime has some of the most beautiful beaches on the Atlantic coast. Each has its own individual…
Lakes and ponds
The five best lakes in Charente for taking a dip
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Every year’s the same: the good weather arrives and you can’t resist the urge to take a…
maritime heritage
Rochefort: the Hermione is ready for boarding!
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Rochefort loves the sea and ocean voyages, and it offers an array of impressive sites which are…
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CAMPING MUNICIPAL LE RAYONNEMENT
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BREUILLET JOSIANE - GÎTE LE LUQUET
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YOUTH HOSTEL
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CHÂTEAU DE LA REDORTIÈRE - MMES MICHAUD-VANDERVELDEN
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WEIHL BÉRÉNICE - SAINT ALFONSO'S
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CHARPENTIER STEPHANIE ET GAEL - LA PETITE GRANGE
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CAMPING LA BRANDE
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CAMPING DU PLAN D'EAU
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CHARPENTIER STEPHANIE ET GAEL - LA GRANDE GRANGE
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GÉOCACHING - RDV EN GAULE CHEVELUE
Patrimoine culturel
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COFFEE SHOP ZEZETTE ET MARCEL
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GUY BONNAUD SCEA
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ESPACE D'INTERPRETATION DU GALLO-ROMAIN
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EGLISE SAINT PIERRE
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LA JONCHEE
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AIRE DE PIQUE NIQUE - AIRE DU SOUVENIR
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AIRE DE PIQUE NIQUE
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AIRE DE PIQUE NIQUE
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POINT WIFI
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UPCYCLING CAFÉ
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LA LANGROTTE
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LA TRATTORIA
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TIKI PIZZ
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RESTAURANT LES TILLEULS
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RESTAURANT L'ÉMERAUDE
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LE KIOSQUE À TACOS
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HOTEL RESTAURANT DE LA GARE
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LA CERISE SUR LE GÂTEAU
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SNACKING DU CASINO DE SAINT-TROJAN-LES-BAINS
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RESTAURANT DU CASINO DE SAINT-TROJAN-LES-BAINS
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LE SAINT-ANDRÉ
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EN APAR'THE
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RESTAURANT LA HAUTE PREZE
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LE SAINT-GEORGES
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COMME A LA MAISON
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LES VOILES BLANCHES
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OYSTER BAR - BENARD ET FILS
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ICE CREAM MAKER
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OUVERTURE DE L’ESPACE INTERPRÉTATION DU GALLO – ROMAIN
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RANDONNÉE "AU FIL DE L'EAU"
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CONCERT DU VIOLONCELLISTE GAUTIER CAPUÇON
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BRADERIE DE VÊTEMENTS
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CONCERT BAROQUE
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GUIDED TOUR OF THE AQUACULTURE FARM AND OYSTER TASTING
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REPAS, CONCOURS DE PÉTANQUE ET DE BELOTE
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BROCANTE DU FOOTBALL CLUB ST GEORGES
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FÊTE DU PATRIMOINE
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VISIT THE CASTLE AND THE CITY OF BARBEZIEUX SAINT-HILAIRE
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