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100 Must See Places: Charente Maritime

A department appreciated for its endless beaches, the Charente-Maritime offers a surprisingly rich heritage. Welcome to the fortified port of La Rochelle and the salt marshes of the Île de Ré! Set within its walls on the Gironde estuary, the tiny mediaeval town of Talmont is a delight to wander.