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Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes France

The Poitou-Charentes region is made up of four Départements, which are the French equivalents of English counties. Charente (16), Charente-Maritime (17), Vienne (86), Deux-Sevres (79)

The Department of Charente-Maritime:

Charente-Maritime is named after the Charente River but based on the coastal side whereas Charente is on the inland side. The influence of the sea makes for a mild and sunny climate, with less than 900 mm of precipitation per year. Average temperatures vary from 20°C in summer to 5°C in winter. Charente-Maritime is surrounded by the departments of Gironde, Charente, Deux-Sèvres, and Vendée and includes the islands of Île de Ré, Île d'Aix, and Ile d'Oléron.

The most sophisticated of the departments that make up Poitou-Charentes, you'll find more yachts in the marinas than traditional fishing boats these days, but there are still lots of glorious family beaches.

Main Towns of Charente-Maritime

La Rochelle

La Rochelle - the department's capital city - a seaport on the Atlantic Ocean. The city is connected to the Île de Ré (island) by a 2.9 km bridge, completed in 1988. Its harbour opens into a protected strait, the Pertuis d'Antioche. Often described as the most attractive seaside town in France, steeped in culture, with fantastic cuisine, ancient arcaded streets, and empty beaches. La Rochelle has the largest marina on the Atlantic coast and an impressive aquarium. There are many chic boutiques and restaurants around its small harbour.

Rochefort

Rochefort - A purpose-built town by Colbert in the 17th century for form the greatest shipyard in France, producing over 300 sailing vessels per year. This maritime heritage can be seen in the Corderie Royale (royal ropeworks).

Saintes

Saintes - Situated on the river Charente and an important economic and cultural hub in Roman times. Saintes is a beautiful town and a popular destination for visitors who come to enjoy its rich cultural heritage including its attractive centre with narrow streets and medieval houses. It is steeped in art and history and was the capital of the Roman province of Aquitaine in the first century and the town's Roman remains are worth investigating. Saintes boasts a vast amphitheatre built for gladiator combats, the Abbaye aux Dames, two stunning pilgrim churches and the arch of Germanicus, amongst many other architectural treasures. The town is lively with places open late at night. Not far from the town are the Cha teaux de Panloy, Chateaux de Crazannes and Chateaux de la Roche-Courbon.

Jonzac

Jonzac is well known for it's thermal springs. There is an indoor "Lagoon" style swimming centre and close to this is a casino.

Royan

Royan - A pretty seaside town with miles upon mile of superb sandy beaches, dotted with coves protected from the wind. It was badly damaged by allied bombing at the end of World War 2, but is now thoroughly modern in contrast to most other towns in the Charente-Maritime. Royan is extremely popular in the summer and numerous marine excursions are available.

Gites, Hotels and Tourist Accommodation in Charente-Maritime

This increase in tourism, especially since it is fuelled to some degree by the increase in low cost air fares, opens opportunities for those wishing to start or run a business in France.

Many people find converting an old barn or outhouse to a gite enables them to earn a useful supplementary income from those looking for a French gite holiday. Rural gite holidays are increasingly popular and a 'gite to rent' or 'gite louer' could be how you enjoy life without working in the rat race.

House & Property Prices in Charente-Maritime

Prices of property for sale in Charente Maritime are above the national average for their categories, due to it being an already popular area of France renowned for its great weather and long coastline. Bargains are few and far between compared to the inland areas, which may be why fewer Brits live there. If your budget is tight then you'll find that property is considerably cheaper away from the coast.

The average price of a 2 bedroom apartment property is between 175,000 and 215,000 euros while a 4 bedroom house will cost between 320,000 and 360,000 euros.

Prices in the coastal department of Charente-Maritime have doubled in the last decade.

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	Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes France The Poitou-Charentes region is made up of four Départements, which are the French equivalents of English counties. Charente (16), Charente-Maritime (17), Vienne (86), Deux-Sevres (79) The Department of Charente-Maritime: Charente-Maritime is named after the Charente River but based on the coastal side whereas Charente is on the inland side. The influence of the sea makes for a mild and sunny climate, with less than 900 mm of precipitation per year. Average temperatures vary from 20°C in summer to 5°C in winter. Charente-Maritime is surrounded by the departments of Gironde, Charente, Deux-Sèvres, and Vendée and includes the islands of Île de Ré, Île d'Aix, and Ile d'Oléron. The most sophisticated of the departments that make up Poitou-Charentes, you'll find more yachts in the marinas than traditional fishing boats these days, but there are still lots of glorious family beaches. Main Towns of Charente-Maritime La Rochelle La Rochelle - the department's capital city - a seaport on the Atlantic Ocean. The city is connected to the Île de Ré (island) by a 2.9 km bridge, completed in 1988. Its harbour opens into a protected strait, the Pertuis d'Antioche. Often described as the most attractive seaside town in France, steeped in culture, with fantastic cuisine, ancient arcaded streets, and empty beaches. La Rochelle has the largest marina on the Atlantic coast and an impressive aquarium. There are many chic boutiques and restaurants around its small harbour. Rochefort Rochefort - A purpose-built town by Colbert in the 17th century for form the greatest shipyard in France, producing over 300 sailing vessels per year. This maritime heritage can be seen in the Corderie Royale (royal ropeworks). Saintes Saintes - Situated on the river Charente and an important economic and cultural hub in Roman times. Saintes is a beautiful town and a popular destination for visitors who come to enjoy its rich cultural heritage including its attractive centre with narrow streets and medieval houses. It is steeped in art and history and was the capital of the Roman province of Aquitaine in the first century and the town's Roman remains are worth investigating. Saintes boasts a vast amphitheatre built for gladiator combats, the Abbaye aux Dames, two stunning pilgrim churches and the arch of Germanicus, amongst many other architectural treasures. The town is lively with places open late at night. Not far from the town are the Cha teaux de Panloy, Chateaux de Crazannes and Chateaux de la Roche-Courbon. Jonzac Jonzac is well known for it's thermal springs. There is an indoor "Lagoon" style swimming centre and close to this is a casino. Royan Royan - A pretty seaside town with miles upon mile of superb sandy beaches, dotted with coves protected from the wind. It was badly damaged by allied bombing at the end of World War 2, but is now thoroughly modern in contrast to most other towns in the Charente-Maritime. Royan is extremely popular in the summer and numerous marine excursions are available. Gites, Hotels and Tourist Accommodation in Charente-Maritime This increase in tourism, especially since it is fuelled to some degree by the increase in low cost air fares, opens opportunities for those wishing to start or run a business in France. Many people find converting an old barn or outhouse to a gite enables them to earn a useful supplementary income from those looking for a French gite holiday. Rural gite holidays are increasingly popular and a 'gite to rent' or 'gite louer' could be how you enjoy life without working in the rat race. House & Property Prices in Charente-Maritime Prices of property for sale in Charente Maritime are above the national average for their categories, due to it being an already popular area of France renowned for its great weather and long coastline. Bargains are few and far between compared to the inland areas, which may be why fewer Brits live there. If your budget is tight then you'll find that property is considerably cheaper away from the coast. The average price of a 2 bedroom apartment property is between 175,000 and 215,000 euros while a 4 bedroom house will cost between 320,000 and 360,000 euros. Prices in the coastal department of Charente-Maritime have doubled in the last decade.
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