Beautiful countryside with meandering rivers, ancient architecture, picturesque villages, authentic produce, active sports, relaxing leisure pursuits and festivals to enjoy all year.
Angoulême
Old fortified city built on rock overlooking the river Charente where you can take a cruise. Home of the international comic strip festival, lively daily market and wealth of shops and museums. |
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Cognac
Flourishing home of Hennessy, Martell and Otard with ancient streets and mansions built by Cognac merchants. Now host to film, music, comedy and literature festivals.
La Rochelle
The historic sea port where you can hire a yellow bicycle to explore the architectural heritage, sample speciality foods and wines, visit museums and enjoy the heritage of this thriving city on the Atlantic ocean. |
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Rufféc
Visit the market on Wednesday and Saturday with sea food fresh from the Atlantic and a range of delicious local foods including farmhouse foie gras and cheese tart.
Try the famous Pineau des Charentes, meet the locals and sample life the French way. |
