Tourist sites

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.

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Belvédère - Château de Barbezieux

Belvédère - Château de Barbezieux Castles in Charente

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Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire

Unsurprisingly, the belvedere is located in the Château de Barbezieux, in one of the towers to the right of the ...

Chateau de Rochebrune

Chateau de Rochebrune Castles in Charente

Chateau de Rochebrune Chateau de Rochebrune

Étagnac

You'll discover it in Étagnac, with its 4 15th-century corner towers. Open to visitors all year round, Château de ...

Château de Balzac

Château de Balzac Castles in Charente

Château de Balzac Château de Balzac

Balzac

A visit to this château, just a few kilometers north of Angoulême, is well worth the detour. Established on the ...

Château de Barbezieux Saint-Hilaire

Château de Barbezieux Saint-Hilaire Castles in Charente

Château de Barbezieux Saint-Hilaire Château de Barbezieux Saint-Hilaire

Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire

If you love stories, come and discover the story of Château de Barbezieux, built in the commune of the same name in ...

Bonnes's castle

Bonnes's castle Castles in Charente

Bonnes's castle Bonnes's castle

Bonnes

Located in the town of the same name, in the south of the Charente region, Château de Bonnes is a true witness to ...

Château de Bouteville

Château de Bouteville Castles in Charente

Château de Bouteville Château de Bouteville

Bouteville

What luck! Château de Bouteville has just reopened its doors on June 1, 2024 after 6 years of restructuring work! ...

Château de Chalais

Château de Chalais Castles in Charente

Château de Chalais Château de Chalais

Chalais

You'll see it before you see it, because it's so impressive, set high up on its rocky spur. The cradle of the ...

Château de Cognac - BARON OTARD AND D'USSÉ COGNACS

Château de Cognac - BARON OTARD AND D'USSÉ COGNACS Castles in Charente

Château de Cognac - BARON OTARD AND D'USSÉ COGNACS Château de Cognac - BARON OTARD AND D'USSÉ COGNACS

Cognac

Before becoming the emblematic place for ageing eau-de-vie, the Château de Cognac was a fortress in the 10th ...

Castle of La Rochefoucauld

Castle of La Rochefoucauld Castles in Charente

Castle of La Rochefoucauld Castle of La Rochefoucauld

La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois

A must-see for parents and children alike. Allow a full day to discover this Renaissance gem, a magnificent castle ...

Château de Montbron

Château de Montbron Castles in Charente

Château de Montbron Château de Montbron

Montbron

To the west of Angoulême, the castle of Montbron was witness to the Hundred Years' War. Built in the 15th century, ...

Château de Saint-Germain de Confolens

Château de Saint-Germain de Confolens Castles in Charente

Château de Saint-Germain de Confolens Château de Saint-Germain de Confolens

Confolens

The village of Saint-Germain-de-Confolens is dominated by the surviving towers of the castle, which stands on a ...

Château de Villebois-Lavalette

Château de Villebois-Lavalette Castles in Charente

Château de Villebois-Lavalette Château de Villebois-Lavalette

Villebois-Lavalette

Head for the south of the Charente to discover this pretty medieval citadel, surrounded by a fortress and 7 towers. ...

Château de la Mercerie

Château de la Mercerie Castles in Charente

Château de la Mercerie Château de la Mercerie

Magnac-Lavalette-Villars

You'd never know it had been abandoned, such is the majesty of its 220m-long façade. Known as the “Little ...

Donjon ou Tour du Breuil

Donjon ou Tour du Breuil Castles in Charente

Donjon ou Tour du Breuil Donjon ou Tour du Breuil

Marthon

Just 30 minutes from Angoulême lies Marthon, an ancient city of lords. Built on a rocky platform, a castle stood ...