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 ...
Bonnes
Located in the town of the same name, in the south of the Charente region, Château de Bonnes is a true witness to ...
Angoulême
Located in the heart of the town's historic center, it features varied collections from different periods, ranging ...
Angoulême
Art lovers will be delighted to discover fine public collections of contemporary art, in dedicated spaces adapted to ...
Étagnac
You'll discover it in Étagnac, with its 4 15th-century corner towers. Open to visitors all year round, Château de ...
Confolens
The village of Saint-Germain-de-Confolens is dominated by the surviving towers of the castle, which stands on a ...
Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire
Unsurprisingly, the belvedere is located in the Château de Barbezieux, in one of the towers to the right of the ...
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 ...
Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire
Young and old alike will have a wonderful time in this lush green area planted with many different species of trees. ...
Marthon
Just 30 minutes from Angoulême lies Marthon, an ancient city of lords. Built on a rocky platform, a castle stood ...
Balzac
A visit to this château, just a few kilometers north of Angoulême, is well worth the detour. Established on the ...
La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois
A must-see for parents and children alike. Allow a full day to discover this Renaissance gem, a magnificent castle ...
Montbron
To the west of Angoulême, the castle of Montbron was witness to the Hundred Years' War. Built in the 15th century, ...
Villebois-Lavalette
Head for the south of the Charente to discover this pretty medieval citadel, surrounded by a fortress and 7 towers. ...