Here are just a few ideas for things to do in this region of France.

-           Visit the cartoon museum in Angouleme

-          Visit the St Pierre Cathedral in Angouleme

-        Stroll around the formerly fortified La Rochelle and see the « St Nicolas and St Barthelemy's tower »

-          Have a look at the facade of the « Hotel de la Bourse » and see the marina ornaments

-          Learn about the history of the marine in the Marine museum in La Rochelle

-          Visit the amazing aquarium in La Rochelle

-          Go by boat to the Island of Re, and pass by the impressive Fort Boyard which used to be a jail

-          Have fun in the « Futuroscope » theme park in Poitiers, a park dedicated to the power of the video

-          Visit the wine cellars of the Haut-Poitou, in Neuville de Poitou

-          Visit the abbey and monuments of Fontaine le comté, Ligugé and Saint Benoit

-          Play golf in Saint Cyr

-          Visit the roman dungeon on Niort (12^e century) and its archaeological and ethnographical museum

-          Visit the medieval fortress of the castle of Couldray-Salbart in Echiré

-          Sunbathe on the beach or sail in Royan

-          Have a short cruise in the « Marais Poitevin » (marsh), and bird-watch

-          Pamper yourself in spa centre in Royan

-          Eat oysters on the Island of Oleron, and learn about them