Tourist sites

Welcome to the Charente, a region rich in history, heritage and culture to discover all year round. Between Ruffec, Confolens, Angoulême, Cognac, the south of the Charente and the Tardoire valley, there's no shortage of tourist attractions to satisfy your every whim.

Are you a nature lover? Visit the parks and gardens of the Charente, from the folie de Jar'Imagine to the Gallo-Roman representation of the ancient garden. The natural sites and parks are also a feast for the eyes, from the Lac de Guizangeard to the blue lakes of Touverac.

History buffs will be delighted to discover the châteaux of the Charente, such as Château de La Rochefoucauld or Château de la Mercerie, before admiring the many megalithic sites scattered around the eastern Charente.

Museums, churches and abbeys - the Charente has plenty of surprises in store for you.

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Château de la Mercerie

Château de la Mercerie Visit the Little Versailles of Charente, 20 minutes from Angoulême

Château de la Mercerie Château de la Mercerie

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

Abbaye de Saint-Amant-de-Boixe Abbaye de Saint-Amant-de-Boixe

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

Cathédrale Saint-Pierre d’Angoulême Cathédrale Saint-Pierre d’Angoulême

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

Church of Saint-Sulpice Church of Saint-Sulpice

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

Église Saint-Denis de Lichères Église Saint-Denis de Lichères

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

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Aubeterre-sur-Dronne

It's unique and atypical, carved 20 metres into the rock. This "monolithic" church is located in one of France's ...

Église Saint-Léger de Cognac

Église Saint-Léger de Cognac Abbeys, Churches, Priories

Église Saint-Léger de Cognac Église Saint-Léger de Cognac

Cognac

In the heart of the town of Cognac, the Saint-Léger church stands as an emblematic monument of Saintonge Romanesque ...

Église Saint-Romain de Villebois-Lavalette

Église Saint-Romain de Villebois-Lavalette Abbeys, Churches, Priories

Église Saint-Romain de Villebois-Lavalette Église Saint-Romain de Villebois-Lavalette

Villebois-Lavalette

The discreet Saint-Romain Church stands in the heart of Villebois-Lavalette, a small town in Charente with a rich ...

Abbaye Saint-Etienne de Bassac

Abbaye Saint-Etienne de Bassac Abbeys, Churches, Priories

Abbaye Saint-Etienne de Bassac Abbaye Saint-Etienne de Bassac

Bassac

In the heart of the Charente region, the Abbey of Saint-Étienne de Bassac stands majestically on the peaceful banks ...

Belvédère - Château de Barbezieux

Belvédère - Château de Barbezieux Castles in Charente

Belvédère - Château de Barbezieux Belvédère - Château de Barbezieux

Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire

Unsurprisingly, the belvedere is located in the Château de Barbezieux, in one of the towers to the right of the ...

Chateau de Rochebrune

Chateau de Rochebrune Castles in Charente

Chateau de Rochebrune Chateau de Rochebrune

Étagnac

You'll discover it in Étagnac, with its 4 15th-century corner towers. Open to visitors all year round, Château de ...

Château de Balzac

Château de Balzac Castles in Charente

Château de Balzac Château de Balzac

Balzac

A visit to this château, just a few kilometers north of Angoulême, is well worth the detour. Established on the ...

Château de Barbezieux Saint-Hilaire

Château de Barbezieux Saint-Hilaire Castles in Charente

Château de Barbezieux Saint-Hilaire Château de Barbezieux Saint-Hilaire

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 ...

Bonnes's castle

Bonnes's castle Castles in Charente

Bonnes's castle Bonnes's castle

Bonnes

Located in the town of the same name, in the south of the Charente region, Château de Bonnes is a true witness to ...