French Regions

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 …

La Flotte en Re, Ile de Re France, Charente Maritime Category: Charente Maritime Population: 2907 (INSEE 2006) Postal Code: 17630 Rail Link: No (TGV and TER from La Rochelle 21km/13mi/29mins) Nearest Airport: La Rochelle – (13km/8mi – 17mins) Nearest Channel Port: Saint-Malo (334km/208mi – 4h1mins) Nearest Seaside Beach: La Flotte en Re Commerce: Restaurants, cafes, bars, supermarket …

Gond Pontouvre, Charente, France Holidays Population: 5821 (INSEE:2006) Postal Code: 16160 Rail Link: Yes (TGV at Angouleme – 5km) Nearest Airport: Angouleme, Brie Champniers – (10km/6mi – 15mins) Nearest Channel Port: Caen (478km/297mi – 4h40mins) Nearest Seaside Beach: St Georges de Didonne (104km/64mi – 1h46mins) Commerce: Restaurants, Bar, Cafes, Supermarkets Economy: Commerce, Construction To visit: Viaduc …

Futuroscope Theme Park France – Opened in 1987 and is the 2nd largest theme park in France With more than 35 million visitors since it opened in 1987, Futuroscope is the second largest leisure park in France. Futuroscope Theme Park France – Near Poitiers, Vienne Hurricane on the Bayou – …

Confolens Charente France, Weather, Camping, Accommodation, And Much More Population: 2798 (INSEE:2007) Postal Code: 16500 Rail Link: No (Nearest is Roumazieres-Loubert – TER – 17km/11mi) Nearest Airport: Limoges Bellegarde – (50km/31mi – 53mins) Nearest Channel Port: Caen (456km/283mi – 4h47mins) Nearest Seaside Beach: Chatellaillon Plage (163km/101mi – 2h36mins) Commerce: Cafes, restaurants, Bars, shops Economy: Manufacturing, Commerce …