The sea has an important place in the geography but also in the culture of the department of Charente-Maritime. From the Estuary to the Oleron island, we are enjoying all the ingredients for a successful holiday: oysters, waterfront landscapes, and the highest rates of sunshine in an area outside the Mediterranean. But the Charente-Maritime is not limited to seascapes, this is what you will discover by exploring the valleys, forests and various waterways that are available to you within the department.