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Région Poitou-Charentes

Région Poitou-Charentes was the public regional authority for Poitou-Charentes in western France until its territory joined Nouvelle-Aquitaine in 2016.

Updated Oct 24, 2026
Région Poitou-Charentes
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Status

Merged into Nouvelle-Aquitaine on January 1, 2016.[2]

Former regional capital

Poitiers[4]

ESWC 2004

Main partner.[1]

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Région Poitou-Charentes was the public authority for the former Poitou-Charentes region. Aquitaine, Limousin, and Poitou-Charentes became Nouvelle-Aquitaine on January 4, 2016.[2] Poitiers served as the former region’s capital.[4] The regional authority was listed as a main partner of ESWC 2004.[1]

References5
  1. [1]Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine — 2016 territorial merger — Official regional history identifying the 2016 merger.
  2. [2]BnF — Poitou-Charentes service record — Regional heritage-service identity and Poitiers address.
  3. [3]ESWC 2004
  4. [4]Deux tiers des Viennois résident dans l’aire de Poitiers
  5. [5]Blason de la région Poitou-Charentes

Related entities

FranceESWC 2004