Hi CiderMonster II - as a place to start, Siblu have regional guides for Charente Maritime (http://www.siblu.com/blog/general/things-to-see-and-do-in-charente-maritime) and for Languedoc (http://www.siblu.com/blog/general/must-see-guide-to-languedoc-in-france).

Oh, meant to say that the website http://www.guide2poitoucharentes.com is also very good, and they have a useful forum of people who know that region really well.

Good tips, thanks mate

I have lived in the Languedoc for almost 2 years and am still finding new places to explore, there is so much to see and do here. It's difficult to recommend places to visit without knowing where you are staying and what you like to do, but for me I prefer heading inland a little - here you will see and experience the real France. Most places will be fairly quiet in May, great for sightseeing, and with a little research you should be able to plan a visit to a local fete or festival which are always good fun.

Here's some of my favourite things:
local markets - some of my favourites are Pezenas on a Saturday and St Chinian on a Sunday
cycling along the Canal du Midi
exploring the Cathar castles, the Roman history and the many medieval villages in the region
wine tasting - there are hundreds to try!!!
walking in the National Parks

feel free to pick my brains - I could go on all night!

Thanks nellycat

One i really do fancy seeing is the Pont Du Gard, looks wonderful

For La Rochelle and area:-

The Aquarium at Port des Minimes - reached by car or boat
The weather ship museum
Walking around the towers and having sea food at the port side
Visit the Ile de Ré - you will need to pay a toll for the bridge but it's worth it
Fort Boyard offshore - ask the Tourist Office
Fouras Plage/Chataillon Plage for swimming
Saintes - historic site and market
Cognac - for the cognac tasting!!
Marais Poitevin - inland - take boat tour, and get someone to light the methane on top of the water!
Niort - Donjon museum
Really inland (but worth it!) the FUTUROSCOPE science park
And further north, the Zoo at Royan

....................... for starters!

Brilliant tips, thanks

I knew Fort Boyard was in that area, would be cool to see