Cycling and hiking
Slow tourism in the Charentes
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Focus on 7 methods of slow tourism that will definitely offer you a different way of experiencing…
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Sports holidays
The top 5 golf courses in Charentes
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With no fewer than 14 golf courses in Charentes, it’s hard to whittle them down to a…
Rivers & marshes
Explore the River Charente
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From the Limousin region to the Atlantic Ocean, the meandering course of the River Charente shapes the…
Seaside & islands
Next stop: the resorts and beaches of France’s Atlantic Coast!
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The Atlantic coast offers many beaches and resorts for family-friendly fun, board sports, island-hopping and unspoilt countryside….
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…
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…
Gourmet walks
Cook local Charentes produce like a top chef
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With eight Michelin-starred chefs in Charentes, the quality of high-end cooking in Charentes really stands out. Discover three…
Culture & heritage
Discover a museum that is NOT like the others!
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Are you looking for something new, a different kind of experience? Unusual scientific discoveries? Come with us…
Religious buildings & Romanesque art
A day out at the Abbaye de Fontdouce
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Are you looking for ideas for a weekend family outing in Charente-Maritime? Located 15 km east of Saintes…
The must-see sites
Eco-friendly holidays in Charentes
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The Charente countryside is a safe bet if you’re looking for relaxing holidays to help you recharge…
Discovery holidays
A getaway to Saint-Savinien-sur-Charente
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Located on the banks of the Charente River between Saintes and Saint-Jean-d’Angély, the village of Saint-Savinien-sur-Charente boasts…
Seaside & islands
My horse-riding holiday on the Ile d’Oléron
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Want to combine a love of horse with your holiday for the Ile d’Oléron? Now you can…
Seaside & islands
Échappées Nature ©
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The ‘Échappées Nature © network, founded in 1995 on the initiative of the Département de la Charente-Maritime brings…
water activities
An ocean cruise aboard Kelone
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You’re sure to be seized by a yearning to cast off and set sail upon the ocean…
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 Angoulême specialities are drawn from traditional Charentaise cooking, with influences from neighbouring regions in the mix…
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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Discover food tourism in Charentes in the french Atlantic Coast : out on the café terraces, lunch…
The châteaux
Sleep in a château: an extraordinary time-travelling experience!
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Spending a château experience in Charentes is without doubt one of the most unforgettable experiences you could…
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…
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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Discover Charente’s Michelin that will enchant your taste buds in France. Taste local dishes in exceptional places….
Thalassotherapy
Romantic thalassotherapy breaks: a new wave of sensory experiences
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Discover the health benefits of the latest treatments and enjoy magical moments for Romantic thalassotherapy. Let your…
Gourmet walks
The finest terraces with a view in Charentes
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Explore terraces with view in Charentes. Enjoy drinks with friends or a romantic dinner facing the sea,…
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…
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,…
By bike
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…
Discovery holidays
Two little car-free islands: Île Madame and Île d’Aix
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Discover green tourism in Charente-Maritime on these two car-free islands : ile Madame and ile d’Aix. Fancy…
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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Going on family week on the Ile de Ré is enjoying unique nature holidays. Last summer, we…
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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One of the best family holiday destinations, Charentes offers you activities as visit of the Cité de…
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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Explore the historic treasures of Saintonge by walking along the route of the treasures. Fly over 40,000…
Cuisine & local skills
Chef workshops: a 100% Charentais experience
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Take cooking classes in the chef workshops charentais. With these cooking courses in Charente, you will learn…
Culture & heritage
Fall for the charms of the Prettiest Villages in France
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Discover the list of the prettiest villages. Fall under the charm of the most beautiful villages of…
Culture & heritage
Our 10 most beautiful castles open to visitors
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Discover the 10 most beautiful french castles of Charente. In the imposing medieval châteaux the spirit of…
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…
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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Discover the Cognac AOC and Cognac vineyard. Famous the world over, cognac’s delicacy is the result of…
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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Discover our balloon flights and our first flights in Charentes. There are many ways to see Charente…
The salt marshes
Salt farming and salt marshes
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The result of age-old know-how, salt harvesting is truly fascinating There’s nothing better than talking a walk…
maritime heritage
Charente’s most beautiful lighthouses
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Admire stunning views from the very top of the steps at charente’s lighthouses : the Baleines, Chassiron,…
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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You like Charente’s UNESCO ? Let’s go to discover ! On the Camino de Santiago de Compostela…
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…
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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Where to find the best lakes in the Charentes? Every year’s the same: the good weather arrives…
maritime heritage
Rochefort: the Hermione is ready for boarding!
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Rochefort loves the sea and ocean voyages. It offers an array of impressive sites which are definitely…