French Regions

Royan France Tourist Information – Charente Maritime Category: Charente Maritime Population: 17120(INSEE 1999) Postal Code: 17200 Rail Link: Yes (TER) Nearest Airport: La Rochelle – (78km/48mi/1h10mins) Nearest Channel Port: Saint-Malo (453km/282mi – 4h47mins) Nearest Seaside Beach: Royan Commerce: Restaurants, bars, shops Economy: Commerce, tourism To visit: La Palmyre Zoo Events: Un Violon Sur le Sable (classical concert on the beach) …

Poitiers France, Beautiful Region in Vienne Category: Vienne Population: 89200(INSEE 2007) Postal Code: 86000 Rail Link: Yes (TER and TGV) Nearest Airport: Poitiers Biard – (8km/5mi – 13mins) Nearest Channel Port: Caen (370km/230mi – 3h27mins) Nearest Beach: Aytre (141km/88mi – 1h34mins) Commerce: Restaurants, Shops, Cafes Economy: University of Poitiers, Services, Commerce To visit: Eglise St Hilaire le Grand (12th-century …

Nanteuil en Vallee – France, Charente Category: Charente Population: 1437 (INSEE:2005) Postal Code: 16700 Rail Link: No – Nearest is Ruffec (11km/7mi) for TER and TGV Nearest Airport: Angouleme (Brie Champniers) – (49km/31mi – 45mins) Nearest Channel Port: Caen (447km/278mi – 4h20m) Nearest Seaside Beach: Chatellaillon Plage (131km/81mi – 2h9m) Commerce: Restaurant/bar, basic shopping Economy: Construction, Commerce, …

Melle, Deux Sevres France Guide Category: Deux Sevres Population: 3659 (INSEE 2006) Postal Code: 79500 Rail Link: No (nearest is at Fors (TER) 30km/19mi/36mins) Nearest Airport: Poitiers Biard – (58km/36mi/1hr) Nearest Channel Port: Saint-Malo (371km/231mi – 3h57mins) Nearest Seaside Beach: Aytre (98km/61mi – 1h17mins) Commerce: Restaurants, cafes, shops, Economy: Commerce, Tourism To visit: Silver Mine and Museum Events: Le Concours-Exposition …

Meschers sur Gironde, Charente Maritime Category: Charente Maritime Population: 2234 (INSEE 1999) Postal Code: 17132 Rail Link: No (Royan TER – 11km/7mi/17mins) Nearest Airport: La Rochelle – (88km/55mi/1h20mins) Nearest Channel Port: Saint-Malo (454km/282mi – 4h52mins) Nearest Seaside Beach: Meschers Sur Gironde Commerce: Restaurants, bars, shops Economy: Commerce, tourism To visit: Grotte Matata (Troglodyte Cave dwellings) Market: Daily July & August …

Montmorillon, Vienne, France – All You Need To Know Category: Vienne Population: 6898 (INSEE 1999) Postal Code: 86500 Rail Link: Yes TER Nearest Airport: Poitiers Biard – (60km/37mi – 1h3mins) Nearest Channel Port: Caen (395km/245mi – 4h8mins) Nearest Beach: La Rochelle (193km/120mi – 2h21mins) Commerce: Restaurants, Cafes, Shops Economy: Commerce, Agriculture To visit: La Maison Dieu (11th Century Hospital Monastery) …

Lathus Saint Remy, Vienne, France Category: Vienne Population: 1241 (INSEE 2005) Postal Code: 86390 Rail Link: Yes (TER) Nearest Airport: Limoges Bellegarde – (70km/44mi – 1h15mins) Nearest Channel Port: Caen (408km/254mi – 4h21mins) Nearest Beach: Aytre (209km/130mi – 2h32mins) Commerce: Restaurants, Basic Shops Economy: Commerce To visit: Centre de Plein Air (outdoor pursuits) Market: 11th of each month Lathus Saint …

Le Bois Plage en Re, Ile de Re, Charente Maritime Category: Charente Maritime Population: 2303 (INSEE 2007) Postal Code: 17580 Rail Link: No (TGV and TER from La Rochelle 24km/15mi/31mins) Nearest Airport: La Rochelle – (17km/11mi – 20mins) Nearest Channel Port: Saint-Malo (338km/210mi – 4h3mins) Nearest Seaside Beach: Le Bois Plage en Re (6 beaches) Commerce: Bars, …

France La Rochelle, Charente Maritime Category: Charente Maritime Population: 80055(INSEE 2004) Postal Code: 17000 Rail Link: Yes (TGV and TER) Nearest Airport: La Rochelle – (5km/3mi/9mins) Nearest Channel Port: Saint-Malo (321km/200mi – 3h51mins) Nearest Seaside Beach: Aytre (7km/4mi – 17mins) Commerce: Restaurants, bars, Shops, Discos, Cinema, Casino Economy: Manufacturing, Commerce To visit: Large Aquarium Events: Francofolies (July) – French music …

La Tremblade France, Charente Maritime Category: Charente Maritime Population: 4474 (INSEE 2007) Postal Code: 17390 Rail Link: No (Saujon TER – 23km/14mi/27mins) Nearest Airport: La Rochelle – (71km/44mi/1h2mins) Nearest Channel Port: Saint-Malo (384km/239mi – 4h40mins) Nearest Seaside Beach: La Tremblade Commerce: Restaurants, Shops, Cafes, Casino Economy: Tourism, Commerce To visit: Many beaches Events: Coup de France Surf and Bodyboard event …