Castles in Charente

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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