Description

Sunniest place on Atlantic coast, golden vineyards of cognac charente, the magical waterways of Marais Poitevin, wonderful Romanesque architecture, Angouleme, Poitiers, etc; The Futuroscope, nr Poitiers; the historic La Rochelle, a major sailing centre.

Weather
La Rochelle. Jan High 11C/53F, Low -3C/26F; July High 35C/96F, Low 15C/60F

Food
Cognac, Pineau des Charentes, oysters, cheese, mouclade charentaise, broyé du Poitou

Travel
Airports; La Rochelle (Ryanair, Flybe, Airlinair, Easyjet; Poitiers-Biard (Ryanair, Airlinair)

Trivia
Visit Saint Savin sur Gartempe, nr Poitiers, for finest murals in France (UNESCO - World Heritage)