Towns & Villages

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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).

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Ruffec city

Ruffec city

Ruffec city

Ruffec

Unsurprisingly, the town is located in the Pays du Ruffecois, in the north of Charente. Built on a hill, it is ...

Ville de Confolens

Ville de Confolens

Ville de Confolens

Confolens

Village de Nanteuil en Vallée

Village de Nanteuil en Vallée

Village de Nanteuil en Vallée

Nanteuil-en-Vallée

Nanteuil-en-Vallée, crossed by the Argentor river, is a village adored by nature lovers who discover a verdant ...

Village de Verteuil sur Charente

Village de Verteuil sur Charente

Village de Verteuil sur Charente

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 village

Saint-Amant-de-Boixe village

Saint-Amant-de-Boixe village

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

La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois

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 city

Cognac city

Cognac city

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 city

Jarnac city

Jarnac city

Jarnac

Jarnac is a splendid and charming town bordered by the Charente which gives it a peaceful atmosphere. Its ...

Vilhonneur city

Vilhonneur city

Vilhonneur city

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 city

Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente city

Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente city

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, Village de Pierres et de Vignes

Bourg-Charente, Village de Pierres et de Vignes

Bourg-Charente, Village de Pierres et de Vignes

Bourg-Charente

Bourg-Charente, a pretty little village in the Charente department, is bordered by the river. Calm and tranquility ...

Pranzac

Pranzac

Pranzac

Pranzac

Saint-Saturnin city

Saint-Saturnin city

Saint-Saturnin city

Saint-Saturnin

Saint-Saturnin is a pretty village made up of magnificent residences and Charentais porches, a popular destination ...

Saint-Simon, Village Gabarrier

Saint-Simon, Village Gabarrier

Saint-Simon, Village Gabarrier

Saint-Simon

Saint-Simon, a charming village on the banks of the Charente, offers a complete change of scenery with a gabarre ...