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Mini-guides to the Regions of France

Poitou-Charentes

The region touches the Atlantic coast, and is one of the sunniest parts of Western France with an average 2,250 hours of sunshine per year making it desirable to visit anytime from early spring to late autumn. A long coastline with fine sandy beaches, backed by fragrant pine forests, with lively resorts such as La Rochelle, Royan and the islands of Oléron, Aix and Ré providing attractions for all. Further inland, one finds vast horizons and wooded valleys, the soothing tranquillity of canals and waterways, the valley of the Vienne, and the world-famous Cognac vineyards. For a glimpse into future technology visit the Futuroscope theme park near Poitiers, it's capital city. Departments of the Poitou-Charentes are: Charente, Charente Maritime, Deux Sèvres and the Vienne.

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