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.
Paizay-Naudouin-Embourie
SAVEILLES CASTLE IN PAIZAY-NAUDOUIN, CHARENTE Discover the Château de Saveilles, a historic site in ...
Magnac-Lavalette-Villars
The Château de la Mercerie: A unique architectural folly in Charente Just 20 minutes from Angoulême, the Château ...
Cognac
The Museum of Cognac Know-How - Les Distillateurs Culturels is a fascinating place located in Cognac, in the heart ...
Cognac
Before becoming the emblematic place for ageing eau-de-vie, the Château de Cognac was a fortress in the 10th ...
Cognac
In the heart of the town of Cognac, the Saint-Léger church stands as an emblematic monument of Saintonge Romanesque ...
Cognac
The Cognac Art and History Museum, located in the former Maison du Négociant, is an emblematic place that immerses ...
Cognac
Take advantage of your stay in Cognac to discover a garden that has been listed since 1943 and is open to the public ...
Jarnac
A vestige of the château's former grand park, the Jardin public garden is located on the banks of the Charente, on ...
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
Young and old alike will have a wonderful time in this lush green area planted with many different species of trees. ...
Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire
Unsurprisingly, the belvedere is located in the Château de Barbezieux, in one of the towers to the right of the ...
Bouteville
What luck! Château de Bouteville has just reopened its doors on June 1, 2024 after 6 years of restructuring work! ...
Bassac
In the heart of the Charente region, the Abbey of Saint-Étienne de Bassac stands majestically on the peaceful banks ...
Chillac
The advantage of this church is its proximity to the Château de Chillac, offering two discoveries for the price of ...
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