Poitou (Concert of Europe)

Poitou is a western province of, bordered by and  to its east, ,  and  to its north, the  to its west, ,  and  to its south, and  to its southeast. Its name comes from the Taifals, an ancient Sarmato-Germanic people who settled there during the twilight of the Roman Empire.

Poitou is a region of low hills, marshes and flat plains, crossed by many hills including the Charente. It was from here that many of the French who went to live in the new world started their journey: many in and  can trace their lineage back to Poitou. Today the region is mostly agricultural, fames for its cheese and wine production.