Our tips for the area
Charente
- Inviting Angoulême
- Cognac Tasting Tours
- Authentic French Cuisine in Jarnac
The Charente region in western France combines enchanting landscapes with rich culinary experiences.
Angoulême draws visitors with its medieval charm and the famous international comic festival. Cognac offers guided tours and tastings at local distilleries. Foodies and nature lovers will enjoy the Charente-Périgord Regional Natural Park, where there are plenty of hiking and cycling trails and local produce to sample. Additionally, explore picturesque villages like Jarnac and Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, where the authentic French cuisine delights the senses in a scenic setting.
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Festival des Nuits: magic in Aubeterre’s underground church
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, one of France’s most beautiful villages, is home to the impressive underground church of Saint-Jean. Carved out of limestone…
Accroparc de Soyaux
Experience the action at Accroparc de Soyaux! Climb and scramble across several treetop courses of varying difficulty. Test your precision…
Adventure Parc in Fontdouce
In the beautiful valley of the Abbaye de Fontdouce, just 20 minutes from Cognac, Adventure Parc offers plenty of fun…
Cognac: more than tasting a glass
Cognac, a charming town in south-west France, is best known for the drink of the same name produced here. But…
Château de La Rochefoucauld
In the heart of the Charente region lies the elegant Château de La Rochefoucauld, a real gem not to be…
Angoulême: city of history, art and comic strips
Angoulême is a fascinating destination bursting with culture and heritage. Known for its rich architectural heritage, beautiful murals and the…
Golf de l’Hirondelle – Angoulême
High above the city, this magnificent 18-hole course offers breathtaking views over the Angoulême plateau. Located in the heart of…
Ruffec canoe base
At the Ruffec Rejallant canoe base, you will have plenty of water fun with a wide range of activities, including…
Moulin de la Tardoire: Michelin-starred cuisine in Montbron
This charming Michelin-starred restaurant is housed in a restored 16th-century smithy that once served as an oil mill. Chef Matthieu…
Explore the Charente in an authentic gabarre
One of the best ways to explore the Charente countryside is aboard a gabarre, a replica of the 17th-century flatboats…
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