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Built on a hill from which was formerly extracted flint, Montchaude dominates the Petite Champagne charentaise.

Barret, in the heart of Petite Champagne, offers diverse landscapes and panoramas of the surrounding countryside.

Built on a hill from which was formerly extracted flint, Montchaude dominates the Petite Champagne charentaise.

Between Champagne Charente and the forest of the Double Saintongeaise, Lamérac offers a wine and woodland landscape typical of the South Charente.

Served to the west by the national 10, the village of Vignolles is traversed by rich valleys formed by the rivers of the Ne and Beau.

Ladiville lies at the confluence of the Maury and the Né, a tributary of the Charente. The Né Valley offers a varied landscape ranging from alluvial forest to limestone hills rich in plant species.

The Compagnie de Bouteville combines culture and flavors during an outdoor visit on the history of the village of Bouteville combined with discovery of the factory of its artisanal French balsamic vinegar made in the heart of the 1er cru of Cognac. During the visit, guests discover the history of Bouteville at the foot of the castle with a breathtaking view of the vineyard then join the Fabrique du Baume de Bouteville, to discover its history, the five stages of its production to finish with a tasting You will be offered a tasting at the end of the tour.

The Compagnie de Bouteville combines culture and flavors during a food pairing visit combining manufacturing secrets and gastronomy in the heart of the Grande Champagne region. During the tour, guests discover the manufacturing process of the products and the range of flavors during a tasting and finish with a food/vinegar pairing with oysters and/or a platter of charcuterie and cheeses.

The Angeac-Charente paleontological site is a fossil deposit known as one of the world's largest dinosaur sites. The Angeac-Charente palaeontological site, discovered in 2008, is located in the gravel quarries on the banks of the River Charente. Initial palaeontological investigations have confirmed the exceptional nature of the site, which dates back 140 million years to the Cretaceous period. The research is being coordinated by palaeontologists from the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, the universities of Lyon and Rennes, the CNRS and, locally, the Musée d'Angoulême. Near the site, an open-air discovery area has been set up by the Département de la Charente, which owns the site. Visitors can explore the history of the Charente and its inhabitants in the Lower Cretaceous over an area of almost 300 m2. Younger visitors can also play games. This area provides an opportunity to discover the scientific activity on the site, its results and the hypotheses formulated to recreate the Cretaceous ecosystem for the general public. The interpretation platform is open all year round. Since 2010, an excavation campaign has been carried out every summer in July, giving the public an opportunity to take part in guided tours. There are also workshops for young visitors. Further information: patrimoine16.lacharente.fr/sites-du-departement/angeac-charente/

Travel 140 million years back in time to meet the dinosaurs and take part in a unique immersive and participative experience! Thanks to Tumulte® technology, come and interact with the dinosaurs of Angeac-Charente, in 3D and in real size.

Ideally located in Jarnac along the River Charente, the maison TIFFON invites you to discover its famous Braastad cognac. Discover it's history, authenticity and exceptional heritage in an emblematic building. Founded in 1875, explore the authenticity of a family-run, independent house whose winemaking secrets have been passed down for 6 generations. The House owns 40 hectares of vineyards in the Grande Champagne and Fins Bois crus. Today, the House is run by the Braastad family, who manage the estate in the traditional way, from the vine to the glass. Immerse yourself in the secrets of cognac production through the different stages of production: history, know-how, distillation. This plunge into the heart of cognac will take you into our cellars and introduce you to the art of ageing and blending. Finally, after a visit to our cabinet of curiosities, the experience concludes with a tasting of the uniqueness of our cognacs*. We'll introduce you to our iconic cognacs from the 3 iconic categories: VS, VSOP, XO to give you a better understanding of the different facets of cognac. You can also explore cognac through a tasting of our oldest and most exceptional cognacs during the Prestige visit. *Tasting reserved for adults.

Discover the spirit of Maison Courvoisier and follow the footsteps of Félix Courvoisier in Jarnac, founder of our Maison in 1828. The perfect introduction to the spirit of Maison Courvoisier. Discover the subtle art of distillation, ageing and blending, that defines the Maison Courvoisier. Enter the emblematic cellar, chai Renard, a unique experience deep inside Maison Courvoisier history and craftmanship. Experience the Maison signature style, cognac in blossom, through the tasting of Courvoisier VS, VSOP and XO.

The Galards Estate, a family property for four centuries, welcomes you in the charm and calm of a country setting. In the heart of the forest, the typical 17th and 19th century Charentais house houses five guest rooms. Two bedrooms on the first floor of the house and three in the outbuildings. One room on the ground floor has the "Tourism & Handicap" label. The park with its century-old trees is home to the swimming pool, where you can enjoy the aquatic pleasures. Couples, families, but also hikers, walkers and cyclists will appreciate the calm of this place, but also the pond for sports activities. Pascal, the owner of the place, passionate about heritage, will be happy to tell you about the family history of this place. He will also be able to advise you on how to discover the Maison de la Forêt de Haute-Saintonge, the Vauban citadel in Blaye, not forgetting a few good addresses of local producers.

The Bourgoin family's history, know-how and secrets are presented in a modern, uncluttered setting, with the guidance of a member of the family.

Classified as a historic monument since 28th February 1984, the castle of Bouteville was selected in the Mission Bern in 2018. After several years of restauration, this major site of the regional historical heritage opens you its doors. Immerse yourself in the history of Bouteville Castle! Thanks to an innovative and playful scenography, retrace the thousand years of history lived by this emblematic castle of Charente, in the heart of the Grande Champagne, 1st cru of the cognac appellation. Dynamic model, video projections and interactive terminals punctuate the visit to make discover to the visitors the retrospective of the castle. Child devices complete the visit to delight both young and old.

On the banks of the Charente, opposite Île Mattard, the Bain des Dames offers a particularly pleasant area for relaxing, bathing and walking in a green setting and brings together a whole range of activities around a real sandy beach. From fine weather until the end of October, it becomes a holiday destination for families, providing a safe place for children to play and adults to relax in the sun or in the refreshing shade of the willow trees that line the beach. Swimming, playground, picnic area, fishing, bowling green, volleyball court, fitness trail. All new since April 2023: The accro parc, reserved for 5/12 year olds, is freely accessible under the supervision of a parent or carer. Supervised swimming from 1 July to 31 August, Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 7pm. Catering on site for lunch and dinner 7 days a week from 1st July to 31st August.

In the heart of a preserved natural setting, for young and old alike, playgrounds, tennis court, volleyball court, petanque court, etc. are waiting. An overhanging area houses the large playground surrounded by grassed terraces shaped into the slopes. A bicycle track for beginners surrounds the children's play area where the play equipment and furniture have been designed with the maximum use of natural materials (wood in particular). Three sensory gardens highlight fragrant, colourful and graphic essences during a route that invites you to experience the garden in a different way: The "Rust Garden": it concentrates on sounds with a sound portico, a path signalled by walnut shells, plants whose stems rustle in winter like miscanthus ... The "Blue Garden": it invites you to explore the sense of touch with essences that are sometimes soft, sometimes pungent, with graphic forms (yuccas, blue thistles...). The "Red Garden": it is particularly focused on taste with fruit bushes (blackberry brambles, raspberries, redcurrants...) and aromatic plants (fennel, garlic...). An adapted 4-handicapped path provides access to the whole site. From north to south, it runs along the large playground, the gardens, then along the road in the shade of a poplar grove and allows visitors to ford the path. This curiosity probably predates the Roman period, and the current arrangements (a small limestone block staircase for pedestrians to cross) date back to the Middle Ages. It is also in this area that you will find a picnic area.

Travel 140 million years back in time to meet the dinosaurs and take part in a unique immersive and participative experience! Thanks to Tumulte® technology, come and interact with the dinosaurs of Angeac-Charente, in 3D and in real size.

Are you planning an outing with friends, family or for a club, and looking for an unusual idea? We'd be delighted to show you around the old eel fisheries at Saint-Simeux! Guided tours for groups by prior arrangement. Safeguarding the village's fisheries and enhancing the site. Work to save the old eel fisheries and discover fishing techniques. Presentations and explanations using equipment, models and films. Guided tours for groups (min. 8 people) all year round by prior arrangement.

Become the captain of your cruise and discover the Charente by river. Unlicensed houseboats for 2 to 10 people. Weekends, mini-weeks, weeks... Minimum 2 days and 2 nights on board. No daily or hourly rentals!

Go at your own pace to discover the "village gabarrier" of St-Simon. Set off at your own pace to discover the gabarrier village of St-Simon. To understand the history of the village of St-Simon, we invite you to visit La Maison des Gabarriers before starting the discovery tour. Located in the village square, this typical 18th- and 19th-century house, built of Charente limestone, presents the history, heritage and cultural heritage of inland waterway transport in the Cognac region. The discovery tour starts in the village square (1), then heads towards Vibrac, where you can see a door and carpenter-calfat sign dating from 1602 (2), the cemetery (including its gate and a number of typical tombs) (3), Jean Brian's sign (of a calfat at work) dating from the 12th century (4), the quays and dry docks (5), and the church of Saint-Sigismond (6). The visit continues on the Juac side, with the wall of the gabarriers (7), the gabarre mast (8), then the Juac lock (9). From the path on the left bank (cross the bridge at Juac), you can enjoy a fine view of the village of Saint-Simon and the quays (10). Your route is shown in yellow on the map which you can download below. The duration of this route varies and depends on the individual. Allow between 45 minutes and 1? hours. The route is signposted, but not accompanied. If the weather is fine and you feel like it, why not extend the pleasure with a gabarre trip on the Charente (duration: 1h30).

The Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions retraces the life of a ploughman in the 18th century and the evolution of the commune over time. The Gaston Grégor Museum is housed in the former stables and outbuildings of the presbytery which were built in 1789. It is the museum of rural life in the 19th century with old farming, wine-growing and craft tools, a collection of cut stones, local history documents and the reconstruction of the unique room where a hand ploughman lived in 1789. The tools presented bear witness to rural life in the 19th century in our region, both for the cultivation of hemp and vines and the production of cognac, as well as the various trades, carpenters, wheelwrights, etc... Documents dating back to 1575 attest to the mentality and living conditions. A rather rare collection of cut stones from the region retraces several centuries of history (from 3000 BC to the 4th century).

Between Angoulême and Cognac, this Benedictine abbey is located in the village of Bassac. The visitor is immediately impressed by its architecture emerging from the vineyards. Since its foundation in the eleventh century, this Benedictine abbey has known many painful and splendid episodes throughout its history. Gothic, baroque and classical styles coexist harmoniously in this place. The abbey is a spiritual place dedicated to Sainte Therese de Lisieux. In this way, it is a suitable place to meditate. *Picnics and swimming are not allowed. Please contact us for any photography.

Pizzeria located in the centre of the village.

In the heart of nature, our restaurant welcomes you in a warm and friendly atmosphere. At lunchtime, we offer gourmet, home-cooked snacks, ideal for a tasty break between two activities. In the evening, our à la carte restaurant is available by reservation only, featuring cuisine inspired largely by local produce, prepared with passion and served with a smile. During the summer season (July and August), don't miss our festive events: Every Tuesday evening: concert evening, for a musical dinner. Every Friday evening: pizza night, a convivial moment appreciated by all. Enjoy an exceptional setting: a shady terrace in the heart of nature for sunny days, or a pretty restaurant room for cooler evenings.

This bar-restaurant located at the entrance of the village, proposes a traditional cooking of our region. You can enjoy it on the terrace or in the dining room.

The Moulin restaurant serves local and gourmet cuisine. Reservations recommended. Open Friday and Saturday evenings.

In Hispanic countries and in the south of France, a peña is a group of friends who get together to share one or more common passions, in an informal atmosphere often linked to the party. Taste our local and foreign specialties. Evenings with themes.

Traditional catering, fast food, Pizzas - Terrace Open only from 20 May to 15 September every day for lunch and dinner.

The restaurant offers you its regional specialities based on fresh and local products: grills, fish, homemade desserts, wine cellar. Room and terraces.

Le Régal des Dieux offers tapas, charcuterie, cheese and seafood platters in a warm and welcoming setting.

This restaurant located in the city centre offers traditional cuisine. Possibility to eat on the terrace

Discover the local cuisine at the Table à Manger (Chez Marraine in Saint-Vincent-Jalmoutiers). Open on Saturdays for lunch and dinner and on Sundays for lunch, in Spring, Autumn and Winter (by reservation only)

The Galards Estate, a family property for four centuries, welcomes you in the charm and calm of a country setting. In the heart of the forest, the typical 17th and 19th century Charentais house houses five guest rooms. Two bedrooms on the first floor of the house and three in the outbuildings. One room on the ground floor has the "Tourism & Handicap" label. The park with its century-old trees is home to the swimming pool, where you can enjoy the aquatic pleasures. Couples, families, but also hikers, walkers and cyclists will appreciate the calm of this place, but also the pond for sports activities. Pascal, the owner of the place, passionate about heritage, will be happy to tell you about the family history of this place. He will also be able to advise you on how to discover the Maison de la Forêt de Haute-Saintonge, the Vauban citadel in Blaye, not forgetting a few good addresses of local producers.

Charming, comfortable wooden house with large terrace overlooking a private pond. Shaded, it's ideal for aperitifs, reading and contemplating the setting sun, on 2 hectares of land. It comprises 2 bedrooms (140cm beds) and an extra 140cm bed. No-kill fishing available. Canoeing base on the Dronne 1km away, Aubeterre sur Dronne (charming village) 12km, St Emilion (UNESCO listed) 43km. Numerous forest walks directly from the accommodation. Accessible to people with reduced mobility. The house includes 1 shower room, 2 bedrooms, living room/kitchen, 25m2 terrace. RATES: from 165 ? per night, 2 nights minimum.

In the village of Donnezac you will find a parking area near the church. At the exit of the village, the Massif forestier de la Double offers beautiful walks. The nearest service area is in Saint-Savin, 12 kilometres away, rue des vignes, behind the Tourist Office.

The Moulin du Treuil is situated on the border of the Dordogne and Charente rivers, in the heart of the Val de Dronne, a hilly region steeped in history and with a variety of agricultural crops. It is a vast estate with two barns facing East and West, the miller's house and the 16th century mill. The estate is situated in the heart of a protected green area (Natura 2000) of more than 11 hectares with its river, its peat bog full of fish, its woods and its cultivated fields. Brigitte and Patrick, offer you their lodgings accessible to handicapped persons and their guest rooms for your stays or your family holidays. They will be delighted to welcome you all year round in a natural setting, where you can, according to your tastes, surprise roe deer, wild boar, tease pike or dream under the stars.

The Moulin du Treuil is situated on the border of the Dordogne and Charente rivers, in the heart of the Val de Dronne, a hilly region steeped in history and with a variety of agricultural crops. It is a vast estate with two barns facing East and West, the miller's house and the 16th century mill. The estate is situated in the heart of a protected green area (Natura 2000) of more than 11 hectares with its river, its peat bog full of fish, its woods and its cultivated fields. Brigitte and Patrick, offer you their lodgings accessible to handicapped persons and their guest rooms for your stays or your family holidays. They will be delighted to welcome you all year round in a natural setting, where you can, according to your tastes, surprise roe deer, wild boar, tease pike or dream under the stars.

The Moulin du Treuil is situated on the border of the Dordogne and Charente rivers, in the heart of the Val de Dronne, a hilly region steeped in history and with a variety of agricultural crops. It is a vast estate with two barns facing East and West, the miller's house and the 16th century mill. The estate is situated in the heart of a protected green area (Natura 2000) of more than 11 hectares with its river, its peat bog full of fish, its woods and its cultivated fields. Brigitte and Patrick, offer you their lodgings accessible to handicapped persons and their guest rooms for your stays or your family holidays. They will be delighted to welcome you all year round in a natural setting, where you can, according to your tastes, surprise roe deer, wild boar, tease pike or dream under the stars.

The Moulin du Treuil is located on the border of the Dordogne and the Charente, in the heart of the Val de Dronne, a hilly region steeped in history with varied agricultural crops. It is a vast estate with two barns facing East and West, the miller's house and the 16th century mill. The whole is located in the heart of a protected green area (Natura 2000) of more than 11 hectares with its river, its peat bog full of fish, its wood and its cultivated fields. Brigitte and Patrick, offer you their guest rooms labeled Tourism and Handicap and Chambres d'Hôtes Référence, for your stays or your family vacations. They will be happy to welcome you all year round in a natural setting, where you can, according to your taste, surprise deer, wild boars, tease pike or dream under the stars.

The delights of the Périgord at the gateway to the Charentes! We welcome you in the quiet of a small hamlet, in one of our 5 authentic and comfortable rooms for an energizing night with a hearty breakfast and a home-made meal. After a walk, a bike ride or an excursion, you can enjoy the pool or relax in the orchard with a view on the fields and hills. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Le petit Lion des Tourbières campsite welcomes you in a natural setting with respect for the environment for a rejuvenating stay. Whether you are a novice or a professional camper, Le petit Lion des Tourbières is for you. You will be able to stay in one of our accommodations (tent, hut or cottage) or in a bare pitch with your equipment (tent, caravan, camping car or van) The whole family will be able to enjoy the vacations thanks to the swimming pool, the bar-restaurant, and the various leisure and relaxation facilities installed in the park For the adventurers, your stay will be the occasion to discover the fauna and flora, the gastronomy and the heritage, on the site of the peat bogs or in the numerous tourist and natural sites of the area. (proposal of outing on the website of the campsite).