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	Vienne article - Vienne Vienne, Isère Number Region Poitou-Charentes Prefecture Poitiers - What-Means.com
		The département of Vienne was formed in 1790 from parts of the former provinces of Poitou, Touraine, and Berry.
		Vienne is bounded by the départements of Indre-et-Loire on the north and northeast, Indre on the east, Haute-Vienne on the southeast, Charente on the south, Deux-Sèvres on the west, and Maine-et-Loire on the northwest.
		The principal rivers are the Vienne and the Charente.
	www.what-means.com /encyclopedia/Vienne (139 words)

	Poitou-Charentes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Poitou-Charentes is a région in central western France comprising four départments: Charente, Charente-Maritime, Deux-Sèvres and Vienne.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Poitou-Charentes (127 words)

	Poitou - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Poitou was a province of France whose capital city was Poitiers.
		Coat of arms of Poitou derived from the coat of arms of Alphonse of Toulouse, Count of Poitou, traditionally used for the province of Poitou
		After the Acadians were deported by the British beginning in 1755, a number of Acadians eventually took refuge in Poitou.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Poitou (185 words)

	VirtualTourist.com - vibi68's Poitou-Charentes Travel Page
		From the 12th century, Poitou was one of the stakes in fights between France's and England's conquests, and was finaly integrated to France by the treaty of Paris in 1259.
		Poitou joined the provinces's efforts along with Vercingétorix and protested with Vercingétorix against the forces from abroad, and his contingent, under Alise's walls, paid his debt to the oppressed nation.
		It had the Loire and the Pyrenees as limits; Poitou was part of it.
	members.virtualtourist.com /m/943a6/24 (919 words)

	Poitou Charentes
		As Poitou Charentes was for a very long time one of the poorest areas in France, its cuisine is simple honest and rich.
		Barge is situated in the Region of Poitou Charentes.
		The whole area is strewn with castles and abbeys, not to forget the Romanesque churches, the most famous of which is the Notre Dame la Grande cathedral in Poitiers.
	home.tiscali.nl /~corkur/logisbarge/html/poitou_charentes.html (201 words)

	Poitou-Charente, France
		From the 10th to the mid-12th century, the counts of Poitou were also the dukes of AQUITAINE, and the city of Poitiers grew in importance.
		Occupied since prehistory, Poitiers was called Limonum by the Romans, and in the Middle Ages it became the capital of the historic region of Poitou.
		In 1152, Poitou came under English control through the marriage of ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE to Henry II (later king of England).
	www.discoverfrance.net /France/Provinces/Poitou-Charentes.shtml (584 words)

	Information France - Region Name: Maps, Accommodation, Hotels, Restaurants, Events, Property,
		To the North East of the Charente round Confolens and near Montmorillon in the Vienne are the breeding grounds of the Poitou-Charentes lamb.
		The Charente Maritime which forms the southern coast of this department is particularly well known for the ancient walled sea port of La Rochelle with its old harbour, the oyster beds of the Ile d’Oleron and the tranquil holiday maker’s paradise of the Ile de Ré.
		The River Charente which flows through the Charente and Charente Maritime, and from which they take their name, is 360 kms long and navigable from Angoulême. This is a green and pleasant land with an abundance of vineyards and gentle foothills.
	www.informationfrance.com /disp_reg.php?reg_id=17 (480 words)

	Holiday cottages and gites in Poitou Charentes
		House and Cottages in Chef-Boutonne, Poitou - Charentes
		Gites in Charentes for holiday rental are the perfect antidote to a hectic lifestyle - a place where you can totally unwind and soak up the tranquil atmosphere that can only be experienced in the idyllic surroundings of a French holiday cottage or gite in Poitou Charentes.
		Gites in France are a firm favourite with many people who enjoy their charm and traditional style, as well the peaceful, rural locations in which many of them can be found, a perfect example being Poitou Charentes.
	www.ownersdirect.co.uk /France-Poitou-Charentes-2bed.htm (826 words)

	Cognac Region France
		Crowning a hill with a superb view of the valley between the Charente and Anguienne rivers, the city is surrounded by medieval ramparts.
		Located on the banks of the Charente river, this 2000 year old town was once the Roman capital of southwestern France.
		The presence of one of the oldest remaining amphitheaters as well as Roman baths, which may be visited, attests to this.
	www.westernfrancetouristboard.com /cognac.html (1140 words)

	Poitou-Charentes Specialities
		With the sympathic wines of Charente (Grande and Petite Champagne, Cognac-Segonzac or Les Fins Bois) and the prestigious brandies as Cognac or others one around Jonzac, Poitou is very promising.
		Ever since, for the past 4 centuries, the winegrowers of Charentes strive to respect the traditions inherited from generation to generation.
		After many years of aging in oak barrels, the Pineau of Charentes reaches its perfect balance.
	www.terroirs-of-france.net /english/regions/poitou_c/special.htm (299 words)

	Regions of France. - Poitou-Charentes
		Also popular are Cognac, the Pineau des Charentes (an aperitif of grape juice and Cognac), and the light fruity wines from Haut-Poitou, Deux-Sèvres and Charente.
		Inland, the scene is one of serenity, with vast horizons and wooded valleys, the Poitou fens and Marais Poitevin, the soothing tranquillity of canals, the valley of Vienne, the foothills of Charente and the world-famous Cognac vineyards.
		Other mouth-watering local recipes make the most of prime meat and wild fowl, and there are fine butter and cheeses.
	www.geocities.com /profemery/charenteinfo.htm (357 words)

	Château Le Mas de Montet in Petit-Bersac, Aquitaine, France - Inns of France
		This is where the Périgord Vert and the South Charente meet, a delightful blend of rolling hills, forest and waterways.
		Château Le Mas de Montet is set in 130 acres of parkland and ancient woodland, bordered by the River Dronne.
		A magnificent place to relax with the opportunity to explore the Dordogne, the Charente, and the Bordeaux region.
	www.innsoffrance.com /hotelview.aspx?h=2176 (547 words)

	Résidences du Poitou Agence immobilière French real estate agents Poitou Charentes
		It is worth noting at this point that all the prices quoted by Residences du Poitou include our agency commission but not Notaires fees & taxes (unless otherwise stated).
		This is a preliminary (binding) reciprocal agreement which fixes the price and confirms both parties accordance, the estate agent presents you and make you sign the asbestos attestation (for house built before 1997), lad attestation (for house built before 1948 and woods attestation (termites, long headed beetles, woods worms (sector determinate by the French administration)).
		After signature of the compromis you are required to pay a deposit of 10% which is placed in a "frozen" account with the Notaire and the property is then taken off the market.
	www.residences-poitou.com /buying.htm (916 words)

	Tourism Poitou-Charentes
		In any case, do not fail "to navigate" on the famous Marais Poitevin, also called "Venice Verte", which connects the Poitou and the Vendée.
		Thus, come here to enhance your knowledge while relaxing yourself: It is a country where people can take their time by making the share of the things between what is important and what is superfluity.
	www.cybevasion.com /france/tourism_region_poitou-charentes_20.htm (103 words)

	Basic travel information about Poitou Charentes France.
		In Poitou Charentes, today an official region, a variety of kingdoms, cultures, and influences come together.
		Poitou-Charentes is also a rendez-vous with its gastronomy and its famous Vins de Charentes.
		The Charente was the main thoroughfare and life was conducted around the traffic it brought.
	www.discoverfrance.com /regions/poitou.html (987 words)

	Bed and breakfast, guesthouses in Poitou Charentes
		With so much potential for an activity-based holiday, guesthouses in Poitou Charentes provide the ideal base from where you can indulge in your favourite outdoor pursuit - from walking or cycling to birdwatching or watersports - as you'll never be far away from some of the most exciting landscapes and stunning beaches in France.
		In Poitou Charentes, bed and breakfast can let you really unwind and enjoy being pampered in an atmosphere of peace and locations of rural bliss, and if you want the very best in comfort and luxury, a farmhouse bed and breakfast in Poitou Charentes with a pool will have you racing back each year!
		Bed and breakfast accommodation in Poitou Charentes for your guesthouse holiday accommodation in France
	www.ownersdirect.co.uk /France-Poitou-Charentes-gh.htm (367 words)

	Poitou-Charentes
		You can also enjoy the peaceful tranquillity of the marshland known as the Marais Poitevin or to experience the thrills and excitment of image technology at the Futuroscope.
		And if you want to discover the inside land, don't forget to admire the golden glow of the vineyard around Cognac (this town has given its name to a famous liqueur) or the meanders of the River Charente.
		These preserved aeras are an invitation to relaxation and to get revitalized with the pure marine air.
	consulfrance-vancouver.org /presse_doc/tourisme/anglais/regions/poitou_eng.htm (343 words)

	Poitou-Charentes - France.com
		The region takes its name from the ancient province of Poitou and from the Charente River that crosses the areas of Aunis, Saintonge and Angoumois.
		Located just south of the Loire Valley and extending down as far as the Périgord region, it borders the Atlantic for 280 miles along France's western seaboard.
	www.france.com /regions/index.cfm?region_id=22 (71 words)

	Poitou-Charentes: An economy made to measure
		In summer, Pineau des Charentes, a mixture of grape juice and cognac, goes well with Poitou melon
		Chabichou, a goat cheese, is served hot, on a slice of walnut bread.
		Seven kilometres from Poitiers, the Futuroscope theme park is a modern-day temple dedicated to the cult of the image and technology.
	www.france.diplomatie.fr /label_france/ENGLISH/REGION/poitou/poitou01.html (530 words)

	Poitou-Charentes Gites PerfectPlaces.com
		Description: La Fermette is part of a traditional Poitou Charentes farmhouse converted into two spacious gites in the heart of the Deux Sevres countryside and has a bright, comfortable living room with modern well...
		Description: Le Grenier is part of a traditional Poitou Charentes farmhouse converted into two spacious gites in the heart of the Deux Sevres countryside and has a bright, comfortable living room with modern well-...
		Description: CHALET DE PIERRE Chalet De Pierre is situated in the village of Linazay in the department off Vienne in the Poitou Charente Region.
	www.perfectplaces.com /France/Poitou-Charentes-Gites.htm (1144 words)

	Self Catering Gites in South West France
		The South West region of Poitou Charentes is claimed to be the second sunniest in France.
		All bed linen and hand towels are provided and all the houses have televisions and very well equipped kitchens with dishwashers, microwaves, washing machines etc.
		On offer here you will find a wide range of leisure and sporting activities and places of interest for the young and old alike.
	www.poitou-charentesrentals.com (401 words)

	Aquitaine & Poitou-Charentes - TravelPuppy.com
		The centre of the département of Charente, amid low, rolling hills covered with copses of trees and vineyards, is a little town of only 22,000 inhabitants whose name is known throughout the world.
		The Charente-Maritime is known as ‘the Jade Coast’, with Royan to the south (a fine modern resort with 13km/8 miles of fine sand beaches) and La Rochelle to the north.
		Included in this area of sunshine and Atlantic air in the southwest of France are the départements of Deux Sèvres, Vienne, Charente-Maritime, Charente, Gironde, Dordogne, Lot-et-Garonne, Landes and Pyrénées Atlantiques, the latter on the Spanish border.
	travelpuppy.com /france/aquitaine-poitou.htm (1218 words)

	Gîtes, holiday accommodation with swimming pool in Deux Sevrès, Poitou Charentes, France
		Gîtes, holiday accommodation with swimming pool in Deux Sevrès, Poitou Charentes, France
		a Charente farmhouse and three cottages with pool, in a private enclosed plot of 3/4 acre in the heart of the Southern Deux-Sèvres countryside.
	la-chataigneraie-gites.com (36 words)

	Moulin::For sale Poitou Charentes, te koop, a vendre Poitou Charentes
		Country estate for sale Poitou Charente (86) - France
		CHARENTE (department 16) Outstanding 19th-century Logis Charentais entirely restored of 280 m² living space.
		The information in offerings may be subject to error, omission, change of price or withdrawal without notice.
	poitou.moulin.nl /for_sale_poitou_charentes_a_vendre.html (575 words)

	Poitou-Charentes-Vacances
		Set off on an aromatic trip to initiate you into the secrets of the bouilleurs du cru (distillers) in cognac and the Charente.
		The port of La Rochelle at your feet
	www.poitou-charentes-vacances.com /index_en.php (69 words)

	Poitou Charentes tourism : travel - Tourism in Poitou Charentes
		The Futuroscope is the star theme park of the Poitou-Charentes region.
		Poitou Charentes tourism : travel - Tourism in Poitou Charentes
		Official web site of the Poitou Charentes Region.
	www.poitoucharentes.visite.org /EN (59 words)

	Holiday cottages, farmhouses, houses, chateau / country houses in Poitou-Charentes, Poitou-Charentes, France, Europe.
		France > Poitou-Charentes > Charente > Nr Cognac
		France > Poitou-Charentes > Charente > St Ciers-sur-Bonnieure
		Outstanding accommodation in the heart of Cognac country.
	www.holiday-rentals.com /index.cfm/fa/find.aquery/reg_refno/366 (405 words)

	Poitou and Aquitaine
		The turbulent hitory of Poitou and Aquitaine, fought over for centuries, has left a rich architectural and cultural heritage.
		The great arch and amphitheatre at Saintes bear witness to Roman influence in the area.
	www.franceway.com /regions/poitou/intro.htm (291 words)

	Bernezac.com - The Romanesque Art in the Saintonge region, Poitou-Charentes
		It is there that the Company of the Highways of the South of France and the General Council Charente of Maritime have created a free, open air museum, on the theme of the Romanesque Art in Saintonge.
		All the reproductions were created by skilled French craftsmen following the old traditional methods.
	www.bernezac.com /ArtRoman_uk.htm (500 words)

	poitou charentes : where are french speed cameras?
		poitou charentes : where are french speed cameras?
	www.controleradar.org /en/poitou.html (230 words)

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