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.
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 ...
Bioussac
Just north of Angoulême, in the Ruffécois region of France, Jard'imagine is home to some very strange characters. ...
Angoulême
You'll find it in the square of the same name, this magnificent edifice dominating the square with elegance, and can ...
Chassenon
The day won't be long enough to discover all the secrets of this incredible archaeological park, one of the ...
Angoulême
Vaisseau Moebius is the name given to the building housing the Cité Internationale de la BD et de l'Image, with its ...
Cognac
Before becoming the emblematic place for ageing eau-de-vie, the Château de Cognac was a fortress in the 10th ...
Angoulême
A whole history is told at the heart of the former Lacroix paper mills, which became Joseph Bardou “le Nil” ...
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 ...
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
It's unique and atypical, carved 20 metres into the rock. This "monolithic" church is located in one of France's ...
Saint-Amant-de-Boixe
Part of the Ruffécois garden network, the mistletoe garden is open to the public. Nourishing, aromatic and ...
Villebois-Lavalette
The discreet Saint-Romain Church stands in the heart of Villebois-Lavalette, a small town in Charente with a rich ...
Angoulême
This is a museum that leaves no one indifferent, as it tells the story of the 39-45 war through 5 themes: ...
Cognac
The Cognac Art and History Museum, located in the former Maison du Négociant, is an emblematic place that immerses ...
Bassac
In the heart of the Charente region, the Abbey of Saint-Étienne de Bassac stands majestically on the peaceful banks ...
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