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Over 350 kilometers of coastline, chalky cliffs and wild sites alternating with smooth sandy beaches wind their way down the Charente seashore lined with pine trees. The Atlantic seaboard is protected by four islands. Oléron and Ré the two largest, are linked to the continent by bridges. Take advantage of the quietness in the Marais Poitevin aptly named “Green Venice”, a mysterious labyrinth of waterways.
Discover the secrets of the world famous Cognac by visiting cellars and distilleries. Take a cruise on the Charente river or enjoy unique sensations in the futuristic universe of Futuroscope, the European Park of the Moving Image near Poitiers. And don’t forget to taste the regional flavours such as oysters, goat’s cheeses, melons ...
More than a simple tourist destination, Poitou-Charentes is a land of traditions in which history holds a place of choice in the heart of its people. In the town centres or near the fortifications, each monument bears the indelible trace of Roman art and architecture. This can be seen in Saintes, Poitiers or in the churches at Saint-Savin, Talmont and Chauvigny.
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By plane, Poitou-Charentes is easily accessible from London Stansted (La Rochelle and Poitiers) and Paris airports. By sea, the nearest ferry ports are Caen, Calais, Le Havre and Saint-Malo. By rail, it is only a couple of hours away from Paris by TGV train (Futuroscope 1.20 hr, Poitiers 1.30 hrs and La Rochelle 2.50 hrs).
Capital: Poitiers
Population: 1,640,068 (2,8% of french population)
Density: 64 per sq. km (France = 108.2 per sq. km)
Area: 25,809 sq. km (9,965 sq. miles) representing 4,7% of France
Economy: Services (67,8%), industry (26,6%), agriculture (5,6%)
Unemployment rate: 8,6% (rate for France = 9%)
Specialities: Marennes-Oléron oysters, goat's cheeses, butter, melon, Cognac, Pineau des Charentes (blend of cognac and grape juice)
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