Poitou-Charentes hosts fantastic festivals throughout the year.
Poitou-Charentes hosts fantastic music festivals from jazz and blues to rock and classical throughout the year. In addition a great variety of events to suit all tastes and interests including classic car racing and boat shows, gastronomic and wine fairs, plus carnivals and open air spectaculars! Some events take place throughout the summer, or across two or several months- they are listed below in the order in which they commence.
Also, as you travel about, keep an eye for placards of forthcoming local events which are often only advertised a week or so beforehand.