Poitou-Charentes

Travel Guide

Natural History Museum as well as a couple
La Rochelle City Centre featuring signage and a bay or harbor
Natural History Museum showing a house and a park
Aquarium La Rochelle which includes marine life
Aquarium La Rochelle which includes marine life

Where to stay in Poitou-Charentes

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Quartier de l'Hippodrôme

Quartier de l'Hippodrôme might not have many top sights, but Casino de Châtelaillon and Week N GO Vertig o Parc are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Quartier de l'Hippodrôme
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Centre Ville

5/5(1 area review)

Centre Ville is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St. Andrew's Church and Port Boinot.

Centre Ville
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Quartier du Casino

4/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Quartier du Casino. You might want to make time for a stop at Bay of Biscay or Casino de Châtelaillon.

Quartier du Casino
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Les Sables Vignier

While Les Sables Vignier isn't home to many top sights, Plage des Les Sables Vignier and Menounière Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Les Sables Vignier
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Port District

When in Port District, you can plan a visit to Casino de Châtelaillon and Week N GO Vertig o Parc, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Port District
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La Pallice

Travelers like the historic sites in La Pallice, and Port de la Pallice is a top attraction you might want to visit.

La Pallice
Résidence New Rochelle
Résidence New Rochelle
17 Avenue du Lazaret, La Rochelle
The price is ￥11,371 per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
￥11,371
￥13,133 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (238 reviews)
"Fantastic staff"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

Résidence New Rochelle
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 ￥13,689 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
￥13,689
￥15,736 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Poitiers. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (602 reviews)
Okay
"Very clean and freshly decorated. Perfect town centre location with excellent restaurants on the doorstep. Friendly staff. However this is not a 4 star hotel in my opinion. Our room was basic and not terribly comfortable. The bed was very hard. We had a suite but the sitting area was small with a ..."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

Best Western Poitiers Centre Le Grand Hotel
Appart'City Classic La Rochelle Centre
Appart'City Classic La Rochelle Centre
2 out of 5
8 rue Franc Lapeyre, La Rochelle
The price is ￥12,173 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
￥12,173
￥13,763 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified aparthotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (394 reviews)
"Okay, cheap, clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Appart'City Classic La Rochelle Centre
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Résidence New Rochelle
Résidence New Rochelle
17 Avenue du Lazaret, La Rochelle
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (238 reviews)
"Fantastic staff"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

Résidence New Rochelle
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL L'Escale Marine
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL L'Escale Marine
3 out of 5
36 Avenue Amerigo Vespucci, La Rochelle
Stay at this 3-star residence in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a steam room. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (800 reviews)
"In a quiet area within easy walking of city centre, beaches, local shops. Could have been better if there was a bit more information about getting around eg buses, ferries, bikes etc. Staff always polite."

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2024

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL L'Escale Marine
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 WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (82 reviews)
"The apartment complex is built with an ancient convent, which is very cool when you first enter. The hallways are clean and quiet, and our room really was spotless, as well as quite large. Even though our room was tight over a busy street, there was virtually no noise coming from the outside. The ..."

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

Appart'City Classic Angoulême Centre
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Popular places to visit

Futuroscope

Futuroscope

3.5/5(3 reviews)

Bring your family to Futuroscope and enjoy the excitement of this amusement park in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou. Discover the area's countryside and seek out the golf courses.

Futuroscope
Le Vieux Port de La Rochelle

Vieux Port

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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

4/5(5 reviews)

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

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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
centre ville

Notre-Dame la Grande

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Poitiers when you stop by Notre-Dame la Grande. Discover the area's cathedral and seek out its golf courses.

Notre-Dame la Grande
The very last light on the Phare des Baleines

Phare des Baleines

Learn about the local history of Saint-Clement-des-Baleines with a stop at Phare des Baleines. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas in the area.

Phare des Baleines

Things to do

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￥3,634
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting
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￥16,351
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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￥19,820
per adult
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￥71,577
per adult
Bordeaux Day Tour From Paris
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￥2,477
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bordeaux: Guided River Cruise
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￥25,600
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Saint Emilion Full-Day Wine Tour From Bordeaux
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