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Château de la Mercerie
Château de la Mercerie Visit the Little Versailles of Charente, 20 minutes from Angoulême
Magnac-Lavalette-Villars
The Château de la Mercerie: A unique architectural folly in Charente Just 20 minutes from Angoulême, the Château ...
Abbaye de Saint-Amant-de-Boixe
Abbaye de Saint-Amant-de-Boixe Abbeys, Churches, Priories
Saint-Amant-de-Boixe
This former Benedictine abbey has a history spanning over a thousand years, punctuated by destruction and ...
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre d’Angoulême
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre d’Angoulême Abbeys, Churches, Priories
Angoulême
A visit is a must if you're touring the capital of 9th art. Built in the heart of St. Peter's Square, this ...
Church of Saint-Sulpice
Church of Saint-Sulpice Abbeys, Churches, Priories
Chillac
The advantage of this church is its proximity to the Château de Chillac, offering two discoveries for the price of ...
Église Saint-Denis de Lichères
Église Saint-Denis de Lichères Abbeys, Churches, Priories
Lichères
Take the time to visit this monument to appreciate every hidden detail. Built in 1130, it was part of the Charroux ...
Église souterraine Saint-Jean d'Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
Église souterraine Saint-Jean d'Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Abbeys, Churches, Priories
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
It's unique and atypical, carved 20 metres into the rock. This "monolithic" church is located in one of France's ...
Belvédère - Château de Barbezieux
Belvédère - Château de Barbezieux Castles in Charente
Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire
Unsurprisingly, the belvedere is located in the Château de Barbezieux, in one of the towers to the right of the ...
Château de Barbezieux Saint-Hilaire
Château de Barbezieux Saint-Hilaire Castles in Charente
Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire
If you love stories, come and discover the story of Château de Barbezieux, built in the commune of the same name in ...
Château de Cognac - BARON OTARD AND D'USSÉ COGNACS
Château de Cognac - BARON OTARD AND D'USSÉ COGNACS Castles in Charente
Cognac
Before becoming the emblematic place for ageing eau-de-vie, the Château de Cognac was a fortress in the 10th ...
Castle of La Rochefoucauld
Castle of La Rochefoucauld Castles in Charente
La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois
A must-see for parents and children alike. Allow a full day to discover this Renaissance gem, a magnificent castle ...
Château de Montbron
Château de Montbron Castles in Charente
Montbron
To the west of Angoulême, the castle of Montbron was witness to the Hundred Years' War. Built in the 15th century, ...
Château de Peyras
Château de Peyras Castles in Charente
Terres-de-Haute-Charente
Located in Terre-de-Haute-Charente in the Charente-Limousine region, it is open to visitors all year round. This ...
Château de Saint-Germain de Confolens
Château de Saint-Germain de Confolens Castles in Charente
Confolens
The village of Saint-Germain-de-Confolens is dominated by the surviving towers of the castle, which stands on a ...
Donjon ou Tour du Breuil
Donjon ou Tour du Breuil Castles in Charente
Marthon
Just 30 minutes from Angoulême lies Marthon, an ancient city of lords. Built on a rocky platform, a castle stood ...
