Welcome to the Charente

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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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 !

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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Outdoor activities

In need of fresh air, fresh water, the rustling of leaves, then walk, climb, take to a bike or a canoe...

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Charm of the villages

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The villages in the Charente have the charm of the soil on which they stand : ochre or red clay, golden granite, white limestone...

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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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