The holiday destinations of the Charente and Vendée are blessed with a microclimate ensuring a high probability of hot sunny days during the summer.  With many tourist attractions and nearly 100 miles of excellent sandy beaches backed by pine forests, plus easy access from the southern channel ports, it is a popular destination for British holidaymakers seeking a sun, sea and sand holiday.

However there is much more to this area than beaches including fortified cities, islands, wetlands and some excellent vineyards.
 

It is worth travelling inland from the coast to see agricultural France at its best as well as some highly rated theme parks such as the world renowned Puy du Fou and the excellent Futuroscope.  There are also attractions in the northern Landes within reach.
 

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