KidZone Geography: France

Poitou-Charentes

Poitou-Charentes Map

The location of Poitou-Charentes within mainland France

The Poitou-Charentes region is extremely rural and isolated. Beef cattle and vineyards are the two biggest industries while other ventures such as engineering are making small inroads to the province. Tourism also contributes to the economy, the seaport of La Rochelle and various beaches attract some tourists.