The Charente Maritime is one of the sunniest areas of France, second in fact only to the Riviera. It benefits from a micro-climate produced by the Gulf Stream giving over 2400 hours of sunshine per year on average. This compares to around 1450 hours a year in London. An irresistible
combination of a mild climate and sea air, rich historical interest
and tempting seafood-based gastronomy, all of which owe a debt to the
Atlantic, contribute to your overwhelming sense of well being!