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.
Magnac-Lavalette-Villars
The Château de la Mercerie: A unique architectural folly in Charente Just 20 minutes from Angoulême, the Château ...
Bonnes
Located in the town of the same name, in the south of the Charente region, Château de Bonnes is a true witness to ...
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
It's unique and atypical, carved 20 metres into the rock. This "monolithic" church is located in one of France's ...
Chalais
You'll see it before you see it, because it's so impressive, set high up on its rocky spur. The cradle of the ...
Chillac
The advantage of this church is its proximity to the Château de Chillac, offering two discoveries for the price of ...
Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire
Young and old alike will have a wonderful time in this lush green area planted with many different species of trees. ...
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 ...
Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire
Unsurprisingly, the belvedere is located in the Château de Barbezieux, in one of the towers to the right of the ...
Villebois-Lavalette
The discreet Saint-Romain Church stands in the heart of Villebois-Lavalette, a small town in Charente with a rich ...
Villebois-Lavalette
Head for the south of the Charente to discover this pretty medieval citadel, surrounded by a fortress and 7 towers. ...
Combiers
In the heart of the Mothe-Clédou forest, this wooded area of Asian cedars, Caucasian firs and Chilean araucarias ...
Bouteville
What luck! Château de Bouteville has just reopened its doors on June 1, 2024 after 6 years of restructuring work! ...
Marthon
Just 30 minutes from Angoulême lies Marthon, an ancient city of lords. Built on a rocky platform, a castle stood ...
Angoulême
You'll find it in the square of the same name, this magnificent edifice dominating the square with elegance, and can ...
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