Angoulême Cognac airport has a new route from London Stansted. Operated by Ryanair, the Charente is reachable from London in 1hr 30mins. Book now !
Town of character, with a strong identity, Cognac today still lives its life with the river Charente and a certain... nectar of the Gods !
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...
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.
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...
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...