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Deux-Sèvres
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Not very touristy and mainly a transit area between different regions, the Deux-Sèvres department is home to part of the Marais Poitevin and a few castles (Coudray-Salbart, Oiron) worth visiting if you're in the area.
Overview of Deux-Sèvres
Key facts
- Type of place: department.
- Location:
- Local time:
- Department code: 79.
- Bordering departments:
- Prefecture: Niort.
- Sub-prefectures: Bressuire, Parthenay.
- Number of municipalities: 293.
- Population: 373,553 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 5,999 km².
- Density: 62 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point:
- Lowest point:
- Coastline: 0 km, no maritime access.
- Highlights (out of ): Nature ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays /
- Website: http://www.tourisme-deux-sevres.com
Climate and weather
Tourism
Not very touristy and mainly a transit area between different regions, the Deux-Sèvres department is home to part of the Poitevin Marshes and a few castles (Coudray-Salbart, Oiron) worth visiting if you're in the area.