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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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 ...

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 ...

Château de Bouteville

Château de Bouteville Castles in Charente

Château de Bouteville Château de Bouteville

Bouteville

What luck! Château de Bouteville has just reopened its doors on June 1, 2024 after 6 years of restructuring work! ...

Château de Chalais

Château de Chalais Castles in Charente

Château de Chalais Château de Chalais

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 ...

Château de Cognac - BARON OTARD AND D'USSÉ COGNACS

Château de Cognac - BARON OTARD AND D'USSÉ COGNACS Castles in Charente

Château de Cognac - BARON OTARD AND D'USSÉ COGNACS Château de Cognac - BARON OTARD AND D'USSÉ COGNACS

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

Castle of La Rochefoucauld Castle of La Rochefoucauld

La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois

A must-see for parents and children alike. Allow a full day to discover this Renaissance gem, a magnificent castle ...