
Welcome to the Charente, a region rich in history, heritage and culture to discover all year round. Between Ruffec, Confolens, Angoulême, Cognac, the south of the Charente and the Tardoire valley, there's no shortage of tourist attractions to satisfy your every whim.
Are you a nature lover? Visit the parks and gardens of the Charente, from the folie de Jar'Imagine to the Gallo-Roman representation of the ancient garden. The natural sites and parks are also a feast for the eyes, from the Lac de Guizangeard to the blue lakes of Touverac.
History buffs will be delighted to discover the châteaux of the Charente, such as Château de La Rochefoucauld or Château de la Mercerie, before admiring the many megalithic sites scattered around the eastern Charente.
Museums, churches and abbeys - the Charente has plenty of surprises in store for you.
Paizay-Naudouin-Embourie
The magnificent exterior of the Villa Gallo-Romaine d'Emburie. The composition, ambience and décor have all been ...
Bioussac
Just north of Angoulême, in the Ruffécois region of France, Jard'imagine is home to some very strange characters. ...
Confolens
The village of Saint-Germain-de-Confolens is dominated by the surviving towers of the castle, which stands on a ...
Tusson
Experience a real journey back in time as you enter this magnificent garden, a reproduction of a 13th and 14th ...
Étagnac
You'll discover it in Étagnac, with its 4 15th-century corner towers. Open to visitors all year round, Château de ...
Mansle-les-Fontaines
Open your eyes wide to admire all the scattering colors! Open all year round, the floral park offers you a new ...
Saint-Amant-de-Boixe
Part of the Ruffécois garden network, the mistletoe garden is open to the public. Nourishing, aromatic and ...
La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois
A must-see for parents and children alike. Allow a full day to discover this Renaissance gem, a magnificent castle ...
Balzac
A visit to this château, just a few kilometers north of Angoulême, is well worth the detour. Established on the ...
Cognac
Before becoming the emblematic place for ageing eau-de-vie, the Château de Cognac was a fortress in the 10th ...
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 ...
Montbron
To the west of Angoulême, the castle of Montbron was witness to the Hundred Years' War. Built in the 15th century, ...
Angoulême
You don't have to be an avid reader to appreciate this unique 1300 m2 museum. Set up on the Quai de la Charente in ...