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.
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 ...
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. ...
Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire
Unsurprisingly, the belvedere is located in the Château de Barbezieux, in one of the towers to the right of the ...
Bouteville
What luck! Château de Bouteville has just reopened its doors on June 1, 2024 after 6 years of restructuring work! ...
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 ...
Paizay-Naudouin-Embourie
The magnificent exterior of the Villa Gallo-Romaine d'Emburie. The composition, ambience and décor have all been ...
Tusson
Experience a real journey back in time as you enter this magnificent garden, a reproduction of a 13th and 14th ...
Balzac
A visit to this château, just a few kilometers north of Angoulême, is well worth the detour. Established on the ...
Saint-Amant-de-Boixe
Part of the Ruffécois garden network, the mistletoe garden is open to the public. Nourishing, aromatic and ...
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
A whole history is told at the heart of the former Lacroix paper mills, which became Joseph Bardou “le Nil” ...