Towns in Poitou-Charentes

Angouleme

Cognac

Ile de Re

La Rochelle

Le Vigeant

Niort

Noirmoutier

Poitiers

Saintes

Hotels in Poitou-Charentes, France

French Car Rentals

Poitou-Charentes

Area: 25,809 km2 [17,214 square miles]

Population: 1,617,000

Regional capital: Poitiers

The Poitou-Charentes region has been experiencing increased industrialization for the last few decades after evolving from an agrarian economy devoted essentially to cattle raising and vineyards to produce Cognac.

New industries include agri-foodstuffs, engineering,and tires.

The seaport of La Rochelle and the beaches along the Atlantic also stimulate the region's economy.