Castles in Charente

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Visit the castles of Charente ! They are often medieval , some are real fortresses, others only vestiges or evocations of a beautiful past military and defensive arsenal.
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Belvédère - Château de Barbezieux

Belvédère - Château de Barbezieux

Belvédère - Château de Barbezieux Belvédère - Château de Barbezieux

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

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 Barbezieux Saint-Hilaire

Château de Barbezieux Saint-Hilaire

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

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 ...

Hôtel de ville

Hôtel de ville

Hôtel de ville Hôtel de ville

Angoulême

You'll find it in the square of the same name, this magnificent edifice dominating the square with elegance, and can ...

Donjon ou Tour du Breuil

Donjon ou Tour du Breuil

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 ...

Castle of La Rochefoucauld

Castle of La Rochefoucauld

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 Chalais

Château de Chalais

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 la Mercerie

Château de la Mercerie

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 ...

Château de Villebois-Lavalette

Château de Villebois-Lavalette

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 Montbron

Château de Montbron

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 Bouteville

Château de Bouteville

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 Saint-Germain de Confolens

Château de Saint-Germain de Confolens

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 Balzac

Château de Balzac

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 ...