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Discover the charming towns and villages of Charente . The department has 6 villages labeled among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. To visit Charente is to immerse yourself in the often medieval architecture, always authentic and full of character of its villages. You will notice a difference in the color of the stones and the style, between the south (with the Périgordine influence), the east (with its beautiful red bricks) and the north (with a grayer building stone).
Ruffec
Unsurprisingly, the town is located in the Pays du Ruffecois, in the north of Charente. Built on a hill, it is ...
Nanteuil-en-Vallée
Nanteuil-en-Vallée, crossed by the Argentor river, is a village adored by nature lovers who discover a verdant ...
Verteuil-sur-Charente
Verteuil-sur-Charente is a village dominated by its royal castle, an imposing medieval fortress dating back to the ...
Saint-Amant-de-Boixe
Saint-Amant-de-Boixe is a charming village located north of Angoulême that attracts visitors for its magnificent ...
La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois
La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois has been selected as one of the 100 most beautiful detours in 202, making this village ...
Cognac
Famous for the amber brandy of the same name, Cognac is a must-see in Charente, both for the beauty of the city and ...
Jarnac
Jarnac is a splendid and charming town bordered by the Charente which gives it a peaceful atmosphere. Its ...
Moulins-sur-Tardoire
Vilhonneur is a rich destination for those who love history and nature. The Grotte aux Signes like the Grotte du ...
Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente
Here you are in a pretty medieval city where many historical monuments are hidden to discover during a visit. ...
Bourg-Charente
Bourg-Charente, a pretty little village in the Charente department, is bordered by the river. Calm and tranquility ...
Saint-Saturnin
Saint-Saturnin is a pretty village made up of magnificent residences and Charentais porches, a popular destination ...
Saint-Simon
Saint-Simon, a charming village on the banks of the Charente, offers a complete change of scenery with a gabarre ...