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 Charente Maritime...
Lakeside in Saint Jean d'Angely. Beachside in 40 m
A warm welcome to L 'Etoile du Port - a beautifully and eclectically converted cognac warehouse, built in 1632 on the outskirts of the medieval market town of Saint Jean D'Angely, positioning visitors right at the heart of the Charente Maritime department. All rooms are ensuite and overlook this riv...more
Janie's Place is a beautiful old stone merchant's house just off the N10 between Poitiers and Angouleme, ideal for househunters, business travellers and a romantic base for holidaymakers. Our orchard garden is fully enclosed by a stone wall and there is plenty of secure and covered parking.
Beautiful 5 bedroomed villa. Only five minutes stroll to sandy beaches, swim, sunbath, build sandcastles! The lovely market town centre is only five minutes walk in the other direction - many restaurants (seafood specialities), cafes, daily fresh-produce market, all commerces, supermarket. Rose Mous...more
SPECIAL OFFER. Book 2 nights or more and get 5 euro a night discount.
You will receive a warm and friendly welcome at our B and B in the heart of the Deux-Sevres region.
We are an English couple from the north east of England.
As we are situated in the countryside our B and B offers the ideal location for cycling, walking, fishing, photography or painting.
Our selection in DUMBARTON
: THE OLD SMIDDY SELF CATERING APARTMENT
Formerly the Old Blacksmiths house built in 1862, the Old Smiddy Apartment has been refurbished but still boasts features of time gone by. Mostly on one level just a couple of steps in the door the accommodation has a lovely Lindsay Tartan carpet and all new facilities in the kitchen. Bedding, tow...more