Charente-Maritime

Charente-Maritime is a department in southwestern France located along the Atlantic coast, known for its maritime heritage and coastal tourism. The department is famous for its historic port cities of La Rochelle and Rochefort, its oyster farming industry, and popular island destinations like Île de Ré and Île d'Oléron. It serves as a major center for cognac production and features extensive beaches, salt marshes, and well-preserved medieval architecture.