Welcome to the Charente

New route from London !

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Angoulême Cognac airport has a new route from London Stansted. Operated by Ryanair, the Charente is reachable from London in 1hr 30mins. Book now !

Cognac and its treasures

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Town of character, with a strong identity, Cognac today still lives its life with the river Charente and a certain... nectar of the Gods !

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The worlds of cognac

The nectar of the gods was born here in Cognac. From human adventures to the siren song of the aromas, discover the history and the know-how of cognac...

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Angoulême the capital

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Set out on your own or with friends to explore a town of character, with a strong identity : Angoulême. A 19th century city with its medieval heart preserved behind its ramparts, which has turned towards the comic strip and cinema animation.

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River tourism : on the cheerful river

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The Charente is navigable from Angoulême to the sea. Boats can be rented without a license. Discover the river and its history of sailing barges...

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Official Charente Tourist Board - 21, rue d'Iéna - 16021 Angoulême Cedex - France
Phone : +33 5 45 69 79 09 - Fax : +33 5 45 69 48 60
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