With plenty of small towns and villages, the area is full of destinations to enjoy during a trip to France. With plenty of islands in the bay surrounding the area as well as a huge number of beautiful countryside spots, this area gives you the best of what northern-France has to offer.
With over 2000 hours of sunshine per year the temperatures in Charente Maritime remain pleasant and mild all year round. The Ile-de-Ré Island has some of the best beaches on offer and revellers flock from both near and far to enjoy the mix of sun, sea and sand.
La Rochelle is one of the most popular destinations for any visitors to this part of the French coast. A bustling small city with hundreds of fine restaurants, it is an area renowned for some of the best seafood in the entire country, the fishing ports and harbours provide visitors with some of the finest fresh produce that there is to offer in the whole of Western Europe.
A number of nature reserves in the area mean that those interested in the wildlife will not be at a loss for things to do. A number of opportunities to take a boating trip along the coastline will also allow you to take in the sights from a different perspective as you explore the islands, the estuary and the many wonderful lighthouses that dot the coastline.
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