
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.
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 ...
Cognac
Before becoming the emblematic place for ageing eau-de-vie, the Château de Cognac was a fortress in the 10th ...
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 ...
Angoulême
This is a museum that leaves no one indifferent, as it tells the story of the 39-45 war through 5 themes: ...
Paizay-Naudouin-Embourie
The magnificent exterior of the Villa Gallo-Romaine d'Emburie. The composition, ambience and décor have all been ...
Angoulême
A whole history is told at the heart of the former Lacroix paper mills, which became Joseph Bardou “le Nil” ...
Bioussac
Just north of Angoulême, in the Ruffécois region of France, Jard'imagine is home to some very strange characters. ...
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 ...
Saint-Amant-de-Boixe
Part of the Ruffécois garden network, the mistletoe garden is open to the public. Nourishing, aromatic and ...
Montbron
To the west of Angoulême, the castle of Montbron was witness to the Hundred Years' War. Built in the 15th century, ...
Combiers
In the heart of the Mothe-Clédou forest, this wooded area of Asian cedars, Caucasian firs and Chilean araucarias ...
Mansle-les-Fontaines
Open your eyes wide to admire all the scattering colors! Open all year round, the floral park offers you a new ...
Angoulême
Located in the heart of the town's historic center, it features varied collections from different periods, ranging ...