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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).
Brossac
Brossac is the ideal destination in the south of the Charente for a relaxing getaway. Surrounded by forests, hills ...
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
A visit to this most beautiful village in France, in the south of the Charente, is a must. It's a lovely place to ...
Chalais
In the south of the Charente, Chalais is a charming village to discover at your own pace, at the confluence of the ...
Montmoreau
Montmoreau is not a village, but a group of communes including Montmoreau-Saint-Cybard, Saint-Amant, Saint-Eutrope, ...
Saint-Saturnin
Saint-Saturnin is a pretty village made up of magnificent residences and Charentais porches, a popular destination ...
Confolens
This small, characterful town in Charente-Limousine attracts visitors with its medieval past, magnificent heritage, ...
Bassac
Bassac is a charming village in the Charente department. Surrounded by vineyards and fields, it offers an incredible ...
Jarnac
Jarnac is a splendid and charming town bordered by the Charente which gives it a peaceful atmosphere. Its ...
Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde
Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde was founded following the merger of the former communes of Baignes and Sainte-Radegonde. ...
Coteaux-du-Blanzacais
Les Coteaux-du-Blanzacais is a town formed by the merger of several small communes, in the heart of the southern ...
Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire
Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire, in south-west Charente, is a village renowned for its heritage and gastronomy. The ...
Roullet-Saint-Estèphe
Visit or hike, you are spoiled for choice in Roullet-Saint-Estèphe, a charming village where the churches of ...
Villebois-Lavalette
Just a few kilometers from Angoulême lies this pretty citadel perched on a promontory, a village first admired from ...
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