Cognac
Before becoming the emblematic place for ageing eau-de-vie, the Château de Cognac was a fortress in the 10th ...
La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois
A must-see for parents and children alike. Allow a full day to discover this Renaissance gem, a magnificent castle ...
Montbron
To the west of Angoulême, the castle of Montbron was witness to the Hundred Years' War. Built in the 15th century, ...
Terres-de-Haute-Charente
Located in Terre-de-Haute-Charente in the Charente-Limousine region, it is open to visitors all year round. This ...
Confolens
The village of Saint-Germain-de-Confolens is dominated by the surviving towers of the castle, which stands on a ...
Villebois-Lavalette
Head for the south of the Charente to discover this pretty medieval citadel, surrounded by a fortress and 7 towers. ...
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 ...
Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire
Young and old alike will have a wonderful time in this lush green area planted with many different species of trees. ...
Combiers
In the heart of the Mothe-Clédou forest, this wooded area of Asian cedars, Caucasian firs and Chilean araucarias ...
Bioussac
Just north of Angoulême, in the Ruffécois region of France, Jard'imagine is home to some very strange characters. ...
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 ...
Paizay-Naudouin-Embourie
The magnificent exterior of the Villa Gallo-Romaine d'Emburie. The composition, ambience and décor have all been ...
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