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Discover the charming towns and villages of Charente . The department has 6 villages labeled among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. To visit Charente is to immerse yourself in the often medieval architecture, always authentic and full of character of its villages. You will notice a difference in the color of the stones and the style, between the south (with the Périgordine influence), the east (with its beautiful red bricks) and the north (with a grayer building stone).
Angoulême
Capital of Charente, Angoulême is renowned for being an open-air exhibition of the 9th art. Home to the Comic Strip ...
Saint-Saturnin
Saint-Saturnin is a pretty village made up of magnificent residences and Charentais porches, a popular destination ...
Saint-Simon
Saint-Simon, a charming village on the banks of the Charente, offers a complete change of scenery with a gabarre ...
Montmoreau
Montmoreau is not a village, but a group of communes including Montmoreau-Saint-Cybard, Saint-Amant, Saint-Eutrope, ...
Chalais
In the south of the Charente, Chalais is a charming village to discover at your own pace, at the confluence of the ...
Coteaux-du-Blanzacais
Les Coteaux-du-Blanzacais is a town formed by the merger of several small communes, in the heart of the southern ...
Brossac
Brossac is the ideal destination in the south of the Charente for a relaxing getaway. Surrounded by forests, hills ...
Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente
Here you are in a pretty medieval city where many historical monuments are hidden to discover during a visit. ...
Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde
Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde was founded following the merger of the former communes of Baignes and Sainte-Radegonde. ...
Grassac
Grassac is a village that is part of the community of communes of La Rochefoucauld, located 30 minutes east of ...
Moulins-sur-Tardoire
Vilhonneur is a rich destination for those who love history and nature. The Grotte aux Signes like the Grotte du ...
Cognac
Famous for the amber brandy of the same name, Cognac is a must-see in Charente, both for the beauty of the city and ...
Bassac
Bassac is a charming village in the Charente department. Surrounded by vineyards and fields, it offers an incredible ...