Poitou-Charentes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Natural History Museum as well as a couple
Poitou-Charentes
Poitou-Charentes
Aquarium La Rochelle which includes marine life
Aquarium La Rochelle which includes marine life

Where to stay in Poitou-Charentes

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Quartier de l'Hippodrôme

While Quartier de l'Hippodrôme isn't home to many top sights, Casino de Châtelaillon and Week N GO Vertig o Parc are some notable places to visit nearby.

Quartier de l'Hippodrôme
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Quartier du Casino

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Quartier du Casino. You might want to make time for a stop at Bay of Biscay or Casino de Châtelaillon.

Quartier du Casino
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Port District

Port District might not have many top sights, but Casino de Châtelaillon and Week N GO Vertig o Parc are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Port District
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La Pallice

Travellers like the historical sites in La Pallice, and Port de la Pallice is a top attraction you might want to visit.

La Pallice
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Quartier des Dunes

While Quartier des Dunes may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Casino de Châtelaillon and Week N GO Vertig o Parc.

Quartier des Dunes
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Les Sables Vignier

Les Sables Vignier might not have many top sights, but Plage des Les Sables Vignier and Plage de Chaucre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Les Sables Vignier
Hotel Central Park
Hotel Central Park
4 out of 5
4 Avenue Jean Guiton, La Rochelle
The price is AU$159 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$159
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (748 reviews)
Great location
"Great hotel and location with east walking to the town centre, ports and beach. Super friendly with dogs."

Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2025

Hotel Central Park
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL L'Escale Marine
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL L'Escale Marine
3 out of 5
36 Avenue Amerigo Vespucci, La Rochelle
The price is AU$101 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$101
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3-star residence in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a steam room. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (783 reviews)
"In a quiet area within easy walking of city centre, beaches, local shops. Could have been better if there was a bit more information about getting around eg buses, ferries, bikes etc. Staff always polite."

Reviewed on 1 Sep. 2024

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL L'Escale Marine
Best Western Poitiers Centre Le Grand Hotel
Best Western Poitiers Centre Le Grand Hotel
4 out of 5
28 Rue Sadi Carnot, Poitiers, Vienne
The price is AU$144 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$144
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Poitiers. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (577 reviews)
"Helpful staff, fabulous room, and great breakfast!!"

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

Best Western Poitiers Centre Le Grand Hotel
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Lagrange Apart'HOTEL L'Escale Marine
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL L'Escale Marine
3 out of 5
36 Avenue Amerigo Vespucci, La Rochelle
Stay at this 3-star residence in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a steam room. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (783 reviews)
"In a quiet area within easy walking of city centre, beaches, local shops. Could have been better if there was a bit more information about getting around eg buses, ferries, bikes etc. Staff always polite."

Reviewed on 1 Sep. 2024

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL L'Escale Marine
Appart'City Classic Angoulême Centre
Appart'City Classic Angoulême Centre
3 out of 5
70, avenue de Cognac, Angouleme, Charente
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Angoulême. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (67 reviews)
"The staff is helpful and friendly. The rooms are alright too. But the location of the hotel is convenient only if the purpose of your trip is to visit the Cartoon Museum, which is around the corner. To get to the old town, where all the monuments, museums, churches, and restaurants are, you have ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2024

Appart'City Classic Angoulême Centre
Aparthotel Adagio Access Poitiers
Aparthotel Adagio Access Poitiers
3 out of 5
23 Boulevard Du Grand Cerf, Poitiers, Vienne
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly aparthotel in Poitiers. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (575 reviews)
"It was clean and comfortable. Staff helpful and friendly"

Reviewed on 13 Sep. 2024

Aparthotel Adagio Access Poitiers
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Popular places to visit

Futuroscope

Futuroscope

Bring your family to Futuroscope and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou. Discover the area's countryside and seek out the golf courses.

Futuroscope
Vieux Port

Vieux Port

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in La Rochelle with a trip to Vieux Port. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Vieux Port
St-Martin Harbor

St-Martin Harbor

5/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront in Saint-Martin-de-Re with a trip to St-Martin Harbor. You'll find more to see and do in this trendy area.

St-Martin Harbor
La Rochelle Hotel de Ville

La Rochelle Hotel de Ville

After visiting La Rochelle Hotel de Ville, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in La Rochelle. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
Notre-Dame la Grande

Notre-Dame la Grande

5/5(2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Poitiers with a trip to Notre-Dame la Grande. Discover the area's cathedral and seek out its golf courses.

Notre-Dame la Grande

Palmyre Zoo

Why not visit the animals who live at Palmyre Zoo during your trip to La Palmyre? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Palmyre Zoo

Activities

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Bordeaux Old Town Food and Wine Tour

AU$215
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bordeaux Old Town Food and Wine Tour
Biarritz

Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian

AU$120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian
Water Mirror and Stock Exchange Square

The Most Complete and Best Rated Tour of Bordeaux

AU$170
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Most Complete and Best Rated Tour of Bordeaux
Saint Emilion Full-Day Wine Tour From Bordeaux

Saint Emilion Full-Day Wine Tour From Bordeaux

AU$267
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Saint Emilion Full-Day Wine Tour From Bordeaux
Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Direct Ticket and Wine Tasting

Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Direct Ticket and Wine Tasting

AU$38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Direct Ticket and Wine Tasting
Bordeaux Ultimate Food Tour

Bordeaux Ultimate Food Tour

AU$170
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bordeaux Ultimate Food Tour
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Cities near Poitou-Charentes

La Rochelle which includes a coastal town and heritage elements

La Rochelle

Poitiers

Poitiers

Photo "Cholet" by Sébastien Carlier (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Sébastien Carlier (CC BY)

Cholet

Royan

Royan