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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Centre Ville

Centre Ville is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St. Andrew's Church and Port Boinot.

Centre Ville
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Les Sables Vignier

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

Les Sables Vignier
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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
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$148 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$148
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (602 reviews)
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"Very clean and freshly decorated. Perfect town centre location with excellent restaurants on the doorstep. Friendly staff. However this is not a 4 star hotel in my opinion. Our room was basic and not terribly comfortable. The bed was very hard. We had a suite but the sitting area was small with a ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025

Best Western Poitiers Centre Le Grand Hotel
Résidence New Rochelle
Résidence New Rochelle
17 Avenue du Lazaret, La Rochelle
The price is AU$142 per night from 26 June to 27 June
AU$142
26 June - 27 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (235 reviews)
"Fantastic staff"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Résidence New Rochelle
B&B HOTEL La Rochelle Centre les Minimes
B&B HOTEL La Rochelle Centre les Minimes
3 out of 5
49 Rue de la Scierie, La Rochelle
Stay at this 3-star hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Vieux Port and Minimes Beach are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (159 reviews)
"Place to stay if you need access by foot to the marina."

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2024

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Résidence New Rochelle
Résidence New Rochelle
17 Avenue du Lazaret, La Rochelle
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (235 reviews)
"Fantastic staff"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Résidence New Rochelle
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! (796 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! (80 reviews)
"The apartment complex is built with an ancient convent, which is very cool when you first enter. The hallways are clean and quiet, and our room really was spotless, as well as quite large. Even though our room was tight over a busy street, there was virtually no noise coming from the outside. The ..."

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Appart'City Classic Angoulême Centre
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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
Phare des Baleines

Phare des Baleines

Learn about the local history of Saint-Clement-des-Baleines when you spend time at Phare des Baleines. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas in the area.

Phare des Baleines

Activities

Biarritz

Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian

AU$123
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian
Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Direct Ticket and Wine Tasting

Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting

AU$39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting
Water Mirror and Stock Exchange Square

The Most Complete and Best Rated Tour of Bordeaux

AU$174
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Most Complete and Best Rated Tour of Bordeaux
Bordeaux Day Tour From Paris

Bordeaux Day Tour From Paris

AU$763
per adult
Bordeaux Day Tour From Paris
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Bordeaux: Guided River Cruise

AU$26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bordeaux: Guided River Cruise
Saint Emilion Full-Day Wine Tour From Bordeaux

Saint Emilion Full-Day Wine Tour From Bordeaux

AU$272
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Saint Emilion Full-Day Wine Tour From Bordeaux
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