Situated in the heart of the Atlantic region, at the crossroads of La Rochelle, Rochefort, Saint-Jean-d'Angély and Niort

Surgères' high-speed train (TGV) station, the proximity of two motorways A10 (Paris - Bordeaux) and A83 (Nantes - Bordeaux) and the business airport within 30 minutes reach give our region favoured accessibility.

The economic fabric, organised around local shops, small and medium sized companies, industry, but also schools and colleges plus a growing population, contributes to attract companies and new residents.

The region's agricultural wealth influences its economic development through the food processing industries which are set up in relation with local resources : milk for AOC butter production, cereals for flour processing and meat.

What is more, Surgères' Communauté de Communes has an important tourist potential due to its architectural heritage and its numerous leisure and other activities.