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ANGOULEME : An ancient fortified city with its magnificent 12th century
cathedral.The centre is mainly pedestrianised containing many shops and
restaurants. Angouleme Website.COGNAC : This pretty town has a number of parks,markets and restaurants.Trips to famous distilleries such as Remy,Hennesy and Martell can be arranged. City of Cognac website.
FUTUROSCOPE : This large futuristic theme park near Poitiers has a number of fascinating non stop shows.
Visit the Futuroscope website
LA ROCHELLE : Superb historical seaside city with its new aquarium,great seafood restaurants and casino.
Visit the official La Rochelle website La Rochelle
ORADOUR-SUR-GLANE : 15 miles northwest of Limoges,famous for its porcelain industry,stands the untouched ruins of this small town, where on Saturday the 10th of June 1944,six hundred and forty-two of its inhabitants were massacred by members of the 2nd Panzer division.A harrowing reminder of the Nazi occupation of France.
Have a look at Michael Williams's interesting website www.oradour.info
POITIERS : The city has a rich history with numerous Romanesque churches and several museums to visit. Poitiers Website
ROYAN : Seaside port offering lovely sandy beaches,a great zoo and a wonderful Sunday market. Royan website
SAINT JEAN D'ANGELY:This ancient market town was once an important stop for the pilgrims en-route to Santiago de Compostela. Saint Jean D'Angely Website
SAINTES : The city of art and history.Famous for its amphitheatre and gothic cathedral.Take a river trip and then visit its fantastic shops and thriving nightlife. Saintes Website
ROCHEFORT
Napoleon's naval dockyards,well worth a visit for its unique maritime heritage. Further information about here and the Charente Maritime in general visit Rochfort website.