Field of Sunflowers
The fields are a riot of colour during the late summer days.
Poitou Charentes ~ Golden Stone & Sunflowers
POITOU CHARENTES, an area with many discoveries, varied landscapes, historical architecture and quaint villages. The meandering rivers surrounded by beautiful countryside, sunflower fields and old buildings made out of the golden Charentaise stone with there red tiled roofs, sun baked and framed against the blue skyline.
The River Charente, 223 miles long, is flanked by the warm inviting glow of the vineyards around Cognac, whilst mills and chateaux nestle in the valleys. Explore the sand dunes, the long fine sandy beaches and pine forests along the coastline.
Call in at the ports and fishing villages and watch the world go by whilst sampling the excellent cuisine and sipping a glass of the famous local wines. Poitou Charentes offers it all, with clean air and warm sunshine. There is something here for everyone to make it a relaxing and memorable holiday.
“I am working with the enthusiasm of a man from Marseilles eating bouillabaisse, which shouldn't come as a surprise to you because I am busy painting huge sunflowers.”
Vincent Van Gogh, Aries, letter to his brother Theo