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Poitou (UK: / ˈ p w ʌ t uː /, US: / p w ɑː ˈ t uː /, French:; Latin: Pictaviensis, Pictavia; Poitevin: Poetou) was a province of west-central France whose capital city was Poitiers. Both Poitou and Poitiers are named after the Pictones Gallic tribe.
Poitou, historical and cultural region of west-central France, encompassing the départements of Vendée, Deux-Sèvres, and Vienne and coextensive with the former province of Poitou. Poitou derives its name from the Gallic tribe of Pictones, or Pictavi, whose civitas, or community, formed part of Roman Aquitania.
Marais Poitevin, Poitou-Charentes. Poitou is a historic region in west central France. Poitiers, the capital of the region, is its chief city, although the port of La Rochelle, capital of the province of Aunis, rivals it in economic importance.
Poitou-Charentes, former région of France. As a région, it encompassed the western départements of Vienne, Charente, Charente-Maritime, and Deux-Sèvres. In 2016 the Poitou-Charentes région was joined with the régions of Aquitaine and Limousin to form the new administrative entity of Nouvelle Aquitaine.
Dec 25, 2023 · The Poitou-Charentes region is a relatively undiscovered corner of France, with ancient seafaring ports hugging the Atlantic's rugged coastline, and quaint medieval towns nestled on hilltops, along gently flowing rivers, and in enchanting marshlands.
The Poitou-Charentes region is on the western coast of France where it faces the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Biscay. The coastal region of Poitou-Charentes around Ile-de-Ré has a microclimate that is said to be the second sunniest region of mainland France (after Provence).
History, geography, people, regional cuisine, and sightseeing attractions of Poitou-Charente. Links to official tourism sites, related material, and recommended reading available here at a discount.
Quiet and historic, Poitou-Charentes is a region that gives the visitor a unique glimpse of earlier times, French agriculture, and of course, its famed double-distilled spirit Cognac.
The Poitou marshes and its green Venice, with its canals offering trips in traditional boats, the Celles-sur-Belle royal abbey and the Oiron Renaissance château are among the must-see places of the Deux-Sèvres.
Our favourite places to visit across the Poitou-Charentes region of western France, including islands and resorts.
