Visit Charente
Official Charente Tourist BoardWelcome to the Charente
Cognac and its treasures
Town of character, with a strong identity, Cognac today still lives its life with the river Charente and a certain... nectar of the Gods !
New route from London !
Angoulême Cognac airport has a new route from London Stansted. Operated by Ryanair, the Charente is reachable from London in 1hr 30mins. Book now !
Angoulême the capital
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.
River tourism : on the cheerful river
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...
Outdoor activities
In need of fresh air, fresh water, the rustling of leaves, then walk, climb, take to a bike or a canoe...
Charm of the villages
The villages in the Charente have the charm of the soil on which they stand : ochre or red clay, golden granite, white limestone...
Welcome
What to do, what to see ?
The entire Cognac area is in effervescence. The bouilleurs de cru invite you to discover the secrets of distillation of the well-known cognac eaux-de-vie. more...
Where to stay ?
Discover the charm of our chambres d'hôtes and maisons de pays. more...
What to eat ?
In Charente, each town has its own speciality : veal from Chalais, capon from Barbezieux, truffles... Come and taste these regional products ! more...
