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HAUTE-VIENNE
DORDOGNE
VIENNE
CENTRE
CHARENTE-MARITIME
DEUX-SÈVRES
Bellac-Guéret
Limoges
Brive
Bergerac
Bordeaux
Niort
Paris/Poitiers
Saint-Junien
NIORT
POITIERS
LA ROCHELLEMelle
Civray
Chef-Boutonne
Saint-Jean-d'Angély
Matha
Aulnay
Saintes
Pons
Royan
Jonzac
Aigrefeuille
Surgères
Rochefort
Marans
MarennesTaillebourg
Nontron
Brantôme
Chauvigny
Le Blanc
Gençay MontmorillonLussac-les-Château
Ménigoute
Parthenay
La Mothe-Saint-Heray
L'Isle-Jourdain
Ribérac
Périgueux
GIRONDE
CHARENTE-MARITIME
CHARENTE
VIENNEDEUX-
SEVRES
POITOU-CHARENTES
Angoulême
ToursNantes
Poitiers
Limoges
Niort
La Rochelle
Bordeaux
Finding your way
Bordeaux: 115 kmLa Rochelle: 130 kmLille: 680 kmLimoges: 100 kmLyon: 450 km
Paris: 450 kmPérigueux: 80 kmPoitiers: 115 kmNantes: 250 kmRoyan: 105 km
Tourism and the disabled
Nine sites have the label “Tourism and the disabled” and take into account various types of disability (motor, visual, hearing and mental):
> Museum of Angoulême> Cognac Courvoisier house, Jarnac> Cognac Martell house, Cognac
Sites which are to be certified:
> Rest area of “Fontaine Saint-Pierre”
> François Mitterrand Museum in Jarnac > Hennessy cognac house in Cognac
> The “Espace Découverte en pays de Cognac”, Cognac > The Museum of the Arts of Cognac, Cognac> The Chabrot mill, Montbron> The Departmental Center of Chambon, Eymouthiers> Auditorium of Marthon
> La Guerlie beach, lake Lavaud
• The road: A10 / N10 / A20
• Airs: airports Bordeaux, Limoges, Poitiers, Angoulême-Cognac and Bergerac.
• The rail: TGV railway stations in Angoulême and Ruffec 00 33 8 92 35 35 35Angoulême / Paris (18 TGV per day): 2 h 10Lille / Angoulême: 4 h Roissy / Angoulême: 3 h 10Bordeaux / Angoulême: 0 h 55
Hendaye / Angoulême: 3 h 10 London / Angoulême: 5 h Brussels / Angoulême: 5 h 20
• Road distances from Angoulême:
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Tourist mapThe Charente
Reception informationTourist offices
Rambling and cycling trails
Cycling trails
Cycling cars on rails
Tourist offices,
Museums
Monuments and châteaux
Abbeys or churches
Archeological sites
Mills
Cognac houses
Parks and gardens
Animal center park
Camping sites
Swimming pools
Water sports
Boat trips on the rivers
Bathing facilities in rivers and lakes
Climbing and accrobranche
Golf courses
Cross count ry biking tours
Cognac vineyards
Main cross count ry itineraries
The Pilgrim’s way to Compostelle
Holiday count ry resorts
reception and information
Rambling and cycling trails
Cycling trails
Cycling cars on rails
Tourist offices,
Museums
Monuments and châteaux
Abbeys or churches
Archeological sites
Mills
Cognac houses
Parks and gardens
Animal center park
Camping sites
Swimming pools
Water sports
Boat trips on the rivers
Bathing facilities in rivers and lakes
Climbing and accrobranche
Golf courses
Cross count ry biking tours
Cognac vineyards
Main cross count ry itineraries
The Pilgrim’s way to Compostelle
Holiday count ry resorts
reception and information
Rambling and cycling trails
Cycling trails
Cycling cars on rails
Tourist offices,
Museums
Monuments and châteaux
Abbeys or churches
Archeological sites
Mills
Cognac houses
Parks and gardens
Animal center park
Camping sites
Swimming pools
Water sports
Boat trips on the rivers
Bathing facilities in rivers and lakes
Climbing and accrobranche
Golf courses
Cross count ry biking tours
Cognac vineyards
Main cross count ry itineraries
The Pilgrim’s way to Compostelle
Holiday count ry resorts
reception and information
Legend
visitcharente.com
Download all our maps:• Map for bathing
and other nautical activities
• Map of the Charente• Map of other rivers
and lakes• Map of cognac areas• Map of mountain
bike trails
and find all the Charente on the map on our website: www.visitcharente.com
Our onlinemaps
Underground church in Aubeterre Château of Bayers Mural in Angoulême The abbaye at Saint-Amant-de-Boixe
Rambling and cycling trails
Cycling trails
Cycling cars on rails
Tourist offices,
Museums
Monuments and châteaux
Abbeys or churches
Archeological sites
Mills
Cognac houses
Parks and gardens
Animal center park
Camping sites
Swimming pools
Water sports
Boat trips on the rivers
Bathing facilities in rivers and lakes
Climbing and accrobranche
Golf courses
Cross count ry biking tours
Cognac vineyards
Main cross count ry itineraries
The Pilgrim’s way to Compostelle
Holiday count ry resorts
reception and information
Rambling and cycling trails
Cycling trails
Cycling cars on rails
Tourist offices,
Museums
Monuments and châteaux
Abbeys or churches
Archeological sites
Mills
Cognac houses
Parks and gardens
Animal center park
Camping sites
Swimming pools
Water sports
Boat trips on the rivers
Bathing facilities in rivers and lakes
Climbing and accrobranche
Golf courses
Cross count ry biking tours
Cognac vineyards
Main cross count ry itineraries
The Pilgrim’s way to Compostelle
Holiday count ry resorts
reception and information
Rambling and cycling trails
Cycling trails
Cycling cars on rails
Tourist offices,
Museums
Monuments and châteaux
Abbeys or churches
Archeological sites
Mills
Cognac houses
Parks and gardens
Animal center park
Camping sites
Swimming pools
Water sports
Boat trips on the rivers
Bathing facilities in rivers and lakes
Climbing and accrobranche
Golf courses
Cross count ry biking tours
Cognac vineyards
Main cross count ry itineraries
The Pilgrim’s way to Compostelle
Holiday count ry resorts
reception and information
OT* AIGRETelephone: 09 64 41 35 63Mail: [email protected]: www.ot-aigre.com
OT*** ANGOULÊMETelephone: 05 45 95 16 84Mail: [email protected]: www.angouleme-tourisme.com
PÔLE TOURISTIQUE DU SUD CHARENTETel. Aubeterre: 05 45 98 57 18Mail: [email protected]: aubeterresurdronne.free.frAntenne de Barbezieux: 05 45 78 91 04Mail: [email protected]: www.ot3b.comAntenne de Blanzac: 05 45 64 14 88Mail: [email protected] Site: www.ot-blanzacais.fr.stAntenne de Chalais: 05 45 98 02 71Antenne de Montmoreau: 05 45 24 04 07Mail: [email protected]
OT** CHÂTEAUNEUF/CHARENTEIn course to be certified “Tourism & Handicap“Telephone: 05 45 97 13 32Mail: [email protected]
OT*** COGNACTelephone: 05 45 82 10 71Mail: [email protected]: www.tourism-cognac.com
OT** CONFOLENSTelephone: 05 45 84 22 22Mail: [email protected]: www.tourisme-confolens.com
OT** HAUTE-CHARENTETel. Massignac: 05 45 65 26 69Antenne de Chabanais: 05 45 89 08 29Antenne de Chasseneuil: 05 45 39 60 71Mail: [email protected]
OT** JARNACIn course to be certified “Tourism & Handicap“Telephone: 05 45 81 09 30Mail: [email protected]: www.jarnac-tourisme.com
OT** LA ROCHEFOUCAULDTelephone: 05 45 63 07 45Mail: [email protected]
OT** MANSLETelephone: 05 45 20 39 91Mail: [email protected]
OT* MONTBRONTelephone: 05 45 23 60 09Mail: [email protected]: www.ot-montbron.com
OT* MONTIGNAC/CHARENTETelephone: 05 45 22 71 97Mail: [email protected]: monsite.wanadoo.fr/otmontignac-boixe
OT* ROUILLACIn course to be certified “Tourism & Handicap“Telephone: 05 45 21 80 05Mail: [email protected]
OT** RUFFECTelephone: 05 45 31 05 42Mail: [email protected]
OT* SEGONZACTelephone: 05 45 83 37 77Mail: [email protected]
OT** VILLEBOIS-LAVALETTETelephone: 05 45 64 71 58Mail: [email protected]: www.charente-verte.fr
Maison du Tourisme21, rue d’Iéna16021 Angoulême Cedex Tel.: 05 45 69 79 09 Fax: 05 45 69 48 60 visitcharente.com
Further details on visitcharente.com
From the ancient castle where Marguerite de Valois was born to the Romanesque cathedral
dedicated to Saint Peter, Angoulême displays its rich architectural heritage at each street
corner but not only that.A balloon of creativity has landed on the walls of the town, walls “painted” by famous comic strip authors. With its International Festival of the Comic Strip and the museum devoted to the ninth art, Angoulême is a town of Art, History… and comics!
Here the stave splitters, coopers, wine growers, distillers and cellar masters all unite to produce the liqueur of the gods. The town itself as much as its famous eau-de-vie make cognac definitely worth visiting. François 1st was born there, started the trade in salt on the river and brought prosperity to the town. A town rich in heritage and history... to explore!
In cognac country, the rows of vines shape the countryside, follow the valley slopes
right up to the farm gates.
Angoulême, capital of the comic strip.
In red granite, white limestone, historic, protected or listed, set low in a valley or on a rocky
spur, each village has a thousand and one things hidden away to discover as you take a stroll...
Classed among the “Most Beautiful Villages in France” Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is packed with riches in the south Charente. But there is also La Rochefoucauld and its castle, Villebois-Lavalette, Tusson, St-Simon, Brigueuil and St-Germain-de-Confolens...
Upstream from Angoulême the Charente resembles Louisiana, with a maze of small branches winding their way through a veritable bayou. After Angoulême, the Charente is tranquil and navigable, dotted with bridges and locks. The former towpaths along the banks are now a delight for ramblers and cyclists. Head for the open air...
The valley of the Charente runs from Angoulême
to Cognac and on to the ocean with a host of
surprises awaiting on the banks.
Cognac, a land of plenty.
Cities and villages of character, route of charm.
• The underground church at Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
• The château de La Rochefoucauld
• The 17th century covered market at Villebois-Lavalette
• The medieval monastery garden at Tusson...
Things to see,things to do
The lakes at Lavaud and Mas Chaban, which were created to maintain a steady flow of the river Charente, form the largest freshwater lake in the Poitou-Charentes. There is bathing and all sorts of nautical activities... There is also rambling and cycling on the narrow roads and white paths which crisscross the area, watching the birds by the wa-ter’s edge or admiring the splendid limousine cows in the meadows.
Here is a land of hedged fields and forests of chestnut, ideal for fans of open spaces and fresh air.
The lakes of the Upper Charente,a full-scale playground.
The Charente, a timeless river.
Rendez vousin the Charente
• Pedalo, canoeing, catamaran or wind surf...
• Fishing from the edge of the lakes
• Treetop obstacle course at Aventure Parc®
• Vélo-rail between Confolens and Roumazières
• The Gallo-Roman thermal baths at Chassenon...
Things to see, things to do
• The guided visits in the great cognac houses
• The château des Valois
• The Espace Découverte en Pays de Cognac
• The Museum of the Arts of Cognac
• Cruise on the “La Dame Jeanne” sailing barge
• Cognac golf club...
Things to see,things to do • Museum of Angoulême
• The cathedral of St-Pierre• The painted walls trail• The Comic Strip and Image
International City• Fleurac Mill at Nersac• Cruise on board the
Angoumois• Walking and climbing in the
valley of the Eaux Claires• Water sports at the lake in
St-Yrieix...
Things to see,things to do
• River tourism on the Charente• Excursions in canoes or kayaks• The Abbey at St-Amant-de-Boixe• The Letuffe Chocolaterie for handmade chocolates at Trois Palis• The Maison des Gabarriers at St-Simon • The François Mitterrand Museum in Jarnac...
Things to see, things to do
The Charente beats all year to the rhythm of its major events and festivals.
January • International Comics Festival in Angoulême
May • “Musiques Métisses” in Angoulême
June • Festival of the Romantic in Blanzac• “Sarabandes des Bouchauds” in St-Cybardeaux• “Le Printemps de la Danse” in Villebois-Lavalette
July• The Medieval Fete in Dignac • “Fête du cognac” in Cognac• Garden Nef Party in Angoulême • “Blues passions” in Cognac
August• International Folk Festival in Confolens • French Language Film Festival in Angoulême
September• “Coup de Chauffe” in Cognac • Tour of the Ramparts in Angoulême
October• “Piano en Valois” in Charente
November• “Ludoland”, a show of toys, games and books in Angoulême• “Gastronomades” in Angoulême
Hurry and bookyour holiday in the Charente The departmental committee for tourism in the charente and its reservation service loisirs accueil offer a selection of holiday accomodation, holiday ideas... for a week-end, a week or more!
Contact us on visitcharente.com or on 05 45 69 48 64/65
The cathedral of St-Pierre, Angoulême
Mural in Angoulême
Rowing on lake Lavaud Village of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne