Poitou-Charentes was an administrative region in western France. However, please note that regional administrative divisions might have changed since then. As of 2016, the Poitou-Charentes region was merged with the Aquitaine and Limousin regions to form the new administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
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Here is a general overview of some of the main cities and towns that were part of Poitou-Charentes, along with a mention of principal roads:
- Poitiers:
- Poitiers is the capital city of the Vienne department.
- It is known for its rich historical and architectural heritage, including the Notre-Dame la Grande church and the Palais des Comtes de Poitou.
- La Rochelle:
- La Rochelle is a coastal city and the capital of the Charente-Maritime department.
- The Old Port of La Rochelle and its medieval towers are significant landmarks.
- Angoulême:
- Angoulême is the capital of the Charente department.
- Famous for its international comic strip festival, it is also known for its historic ramparts and the Cathedral of Saint Peter.
- Niort:
- Niort is the capital of the Deux-Sèvres department.
- The city is known for its medieval castle and the Donjon, which houses the Musée Bernard d’Agesci.
- Cognac:
- Cognac is internationally renowned for its production of the brandy of the same name.
- The city is in the Charente department and is an essential center for the Cognac industry.
- Principal Roads:
- The A10 autoroute (also known as l’Aquitaine) is a major north-south highway passing through Poitou-Charentes, connecting it to Bordeaux in the south and Paris in the north.
- The N10 is another significant road running through the region, connecting Angoulême to Bordeaux.
Author: Kirill Shrayber, Ph.D.