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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).
Grassac
Grassac is a village that is part of the community of communes of La Rochefoucauld, located 30 minutes east of ...
Moulins-sur-Tardoire
Vilhonneur is a rich destination for those who love history and nature. The Grotte aux Signes like the Grotte du ...
Saint-Amant-de-Boixe
Saint-Amant-de-Boixe is a charming village located north of Angoulême that attracts visitors for its magnificent ...
Jarnac
Jarnac is a splendid and charming town bordered by the Charente which gives it a peaceful atmosphere. Its ...
Ruffec
Unsurprisingly, the town is located in the Pays du Ruffecois, in the north of Charente. Built on a hill, it is ...
Roullet-Saint-Estèphe
Visit or hike, you are spoiled for choice in Roullet-Saint-Estèphe, a charming village where the churches of ...
Saint-Saturnin
Saint-Saturnin is a pretty village made up of magnificent residences and Charentais porches, a popular destination ...
Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente
Here you are in a pretty medieval city where many historical monuments are hidden to discover during a visit. ...
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 ...
Angoulême
Capital of Charente, Angoulême is renowned for being an open-air exhibition of the 9th art. Home to the Comic Strip ...
Montmoreau
Montmoreau is not a village, but a group of communes including Montmoreau-Saint-Cybard, Saint-Amant, Saint-Eutrope, ...
Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire
Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire, in south-west Charente, is a village renowned for its heritage and gastronomy. The ...
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