Poitou-Charentes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Natural History Museum as well as a couple
Poitou-Charentes
Poitou-Charentes
Aquarium La Rochelle featuring marine life
Aquarium La Rochelle which includes marine life

Where to stay in Poitou-Charentes

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Centre Ville

3/5(1 area review)

Centre Ville is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Port Boinot and Church of Notre-Dame.

Centre Ville
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Châtelaillon-Plage Town Centre

While there might not be top attractions in Châtelaillon-Plage Town Centre, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casino de Châtelaillon and Angoulins Town Hall.

Châtelaillon-Plage Town Centre
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Saint-Nicolas

Though Saint-Nicolas may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Vieux Port and La Rochelle Hotel de Ville.

Saint-Nicolas
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Les Sables Vignier

Les Sables Vignier might not have many top sights, but Plage des Les Sables Vignier and Menounière Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Les Sables Vignier
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Quartier de l'Hippodrôme

While Quartier de l'Hippodrôme isn't home to many top sights, Casino de Châtelaillon and Angoulins Town Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Quartier de l'Hippodrôme
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Quartier des Dunes

While visiting Quartier des Dunes, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and Covered Market of Châtelaillon-Plage.

Quartier des Dunes
Best Western Poitiers Centre Le Grand Hotel

Best Western Poitiers Centre Le Grand Hotel

4 out of 5
28 Rue Sadi Carnot, Poitiers, Vienne
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.237.889 ₫ per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
2.237.889 ₫
2.585.567 ₫ total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Poitiers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (640 reviews)
"Excellent as always"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Best Western Poitiers Centre Le Grand Hotel
Hôtel La Fabrique

Hôtel La Fabrique

3 out of 5
7-9-11 rue de la Fabrique, La Rochelle
The price is 1.970.964 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
1.970.964 ₫
2.277.082 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (661 reviews)
"The parking was the only difficulty - finding the actual car park, and organising the parking permit. Better info should have been sent via Hotels,com. Staff at the hotel were extremely helpful, and dealt with all other issues effectively."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Hôtel La Fabrique
B&B HOTEL La Rochelle Centre les Minimes

B&B HOTEL La Rochelle Centre les Minimes

3 out of 5
49 Rue de la Scierie, La Rochelle
Stay at this 3-star hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Minimes Beach and Maritime Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (198 reviews)
"Handicap bathroom was well maintained and easy for us to use"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

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Appart'City Classic Angoulême Centre

Appart'City Classic Angoulême Centre

3 out of 5
70, avenue de Cognac, Angouleme, Charente
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Angoulême. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (109 reviews)
Great hotel near station for families
"Great place to stay with the family - walking distance from station and excellent games areas to keep the kids happy! Staff were really helpful, lovely breakfast and fun/practical decor. We only stayed a night on this trip but would come here again and would recommend it to other families."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Appart'City Classic Angoulême Centre
Appart'City Classic La Rochelle Centre

Appart'City Classic La Rochelle Centre

2 out of 5
8 rue Franc Lapeyre, La Rochelle
Stay at this eco-certified aparthotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (421 reviews)
"Clean and well-equipped for making simple meals. Room, particularly the bathroom, in need of updating and refreshing."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Appart'City Classic La Rochelle Centre
Athome Résidence

Athome Résidence

33 Avenue du Dr Daniel Planet, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime
Stay at this aparthotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Minimes Beach and Maritime Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (71 reviews)
"Moustiques dans la chambre. En laissant le fenêtre ouverte, bruit à l’extérieur"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Athome Résidence
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Popular places to visit

Vieux Port

Vieux Port

Explore the waterfront in La Rochelle with a trip to Vieux Port. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Vieux Port
St-Martin Harbor

St-Martin Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Saint-Martin-de-Re with a trip to St-Martin Harbor. You'll find more to see and do in this trendy area.

St-Martin Harbor
La Rochelle Hotel de Ville

La Rochelle Hotel de Ville

After visiting La Rochelle Hotel de Ville, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in La Rochelle. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
Notre-Dame la Grande

Notre-Dame la Grande

You can learn about the history of Poitiers with a trip to Notre-Dame la Grande. Discover the area's cathedral and seek out its golf courses.

Notre-Dame la Grande

Palmyre Zoo

Why not visit the animals who live at Palmyre Zoo during your trip to La Palmyre? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Palmyre Zoo

Port des Minimes

Explore the waterfront in La Rochelle with a trip to Port des Minimes. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Port des Minimes