Discover Camping de l'Ile Madame in Mainxe, Charente

The 6 km Meadows trail is ideal for family walks. It reveals the flora and fauna of the banks of the Charente and reveals the village's built and natural heritage along the way. A hiking trail complying with the requirements of the Plan Départemental des Itinéraires de Promenades et de Randonnée, proposed by Grand Cognac and the commune of Graves-Saint-Amant.

The village of Graves-Saint-Amant boasts a variety of landscapes to inspire hikers: the banks of the Charente, valleys and hillsides, Chaumes Boissières with its holm oaks protected as a Natura 2000 zone. Along the way, you'll also encounter nature and its heritage, with two churches, washhouses and typical Charentais houses... A bucolic stroll out of time... A hiking trail that meets the requirements of the Plan Départemental des Itinéraires de Promenades et de Randonnée, proposed by Grand Cognac and the commune of Graves-Saint-Amant.

In the heart of the fine woods, the tour takes you through the village of Sigogne, its extensive vineyards, woods, hillsides and hamlets to discover traces of the past around the Via Agrippa, the Roman road that linked Saintes to Lyon, and its 12th-century church. A hiking trail complying with the requirements of the Plan Départemental des Itinéraires de Promenade et de Randonnée, proposed by Grand Cognac and the commune of Sigogne.

North-east of the village of Bouteville, the vineyard circuit crosses the Chaumes Boissières, a Natura 2000 site where flora and fauna are king. Be attentive and respectful, they're watching you! In the heart of the Grande Champagne vineyards, one of the six of the Cognac AOC, this 7.8 km nature trail also reveals the charms of this village and its unmissable château comtal flanking the heights of Bouteville... A hiking trail complying with the requirements of the Plan Départemental des Itinéraires de Promenade et de Randonnée, proposed by Grand Cognac and the commune of Bouteville.

Nestling on the first slopes of Grande Champagne, a premier cru AOP cognac region, Salles d'Angles enjoys the proximity of the city and the serenity of the countryside. A hiking trail complying with the requirements of the Plan Départemental des Itinéraires de Promenades et de Randonnée, proposed by Grand Cognac and the commune of Graves-Saint-Amant.

The Né, a tributary of the Charente, borders the commune of Saint-Palais and draws multiple landscapes. The valley stretches for several kilometers at the foot of the hills of Grande Champagne.

Located in the immediate vicinity of the Charente-Maritime, Lachaise offers a typical landscape of the Charente Champagne region with its wine-growing plain descending to the Né Valley.

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.

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

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 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/

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.

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.

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.

A complete tour of the Bourgoin estate followed by a picnic lunch to extend your experience in the heart of the vineyard.

This small-scale tour reveals the history of the estate, and the know-how and secrets of the Bourgoin family, in a modern, uncluttered setting aboard a D4B, a retro vehicle dating from the 1960s.

Through the living rooms of this house, the furniture and objects preserved here for four generations, the visit of the garden and the former cooperage, it is the story of the childhood of François Mitterrand and his family that we discover. The permanent exhibition traces the life of the family and presents speeches and writings by the former president. "My political life has led me to a different land, to which I am very attached. However, I never really left Jarnac. From time to time, I come back to the house where I was born, to the house where my parents and grandparents lived... I can see the Quai de l'Orangerie, just outside my house, with the well-designed houses and the lime trees that I breathed with passion. François Mitterrand. Built at the beginning of the 19th century, this house is a fine example of Charentaise architecture: a comfortable town house in dressed stone, with a simple and severe look, which opens onto the street through a long façade with large and high windows with grey shutters. Part of this complex dates from the 1930s: the lower part is made of ogives, also overlooking the street. After the large gate, the intimacy and life of the president is revealed from the paved inner courtyard, to the first floor windows opening onto a balcony, a square of lawn surrounded by flowerbeds, to the courtyard of the former vinegar factory (created by Jules Lorrain, the president's grandfather, at the end of the 19th century). It is a family house in which four generations have succeeded one another. During the visit and in the living rooms, you will discover a collection of furniture, objects and documents that belonged to François Mitterrand and the members of this great family. A wine storehouse and a cooperage complete the decor in which François Mitterrand liked to return regularly in the company of his brothers and sisters, and his cousins who also lived in this house. This is the "little story", the one that allows us to understand the construction of François Mitterrand, his attachment to his own, his roots, those little things that contributed in a certain way to make him the adult, the man and the President he became later on.

Welcome to the "Villages de Pierres et de Vignes" to discover the discrete charms of the West Charente. During your walks, go to discover these small villages atypical and let yourself be surprised by their authenticity. Bassac is a charming town in the heart of the Charente vineyards, bordered by the river Charente and located halfway between Angoulême and Cognac. Rich heritage of a thousand years of history, discover its abbey and its church classified and quiet streets so characteristic of the Charente identity. The remarkable set of the Town Hall and schools surrounded by its park and its water will offer a privileged setting for a walk in the heart of the village. We will draw your attention to 4 points: 1 - The Abbey and the church Saint Etienne de Bassac, founded more than a thousand years ago and surrounded by monastic buildings dating from the seventeenth century and bordering an arm of the Charente. 2 - The small road of the street of La Trache, its houses charentaises aligned and its passage which runs along the arm of the Charente for the greater happiness of the canoes but also the walkers. 3 - The remains of the church of Saint Nicolas and the old cemetery Bassac, parish church of the eighteenth century, sold as national property and destroyed. It remains today the north wall of the church, vestiges enrolled. 4 - The Town Hall and its annexes, building of the eighteenth century, its park 1.5 ha, its water point and its Orangery. Discover Bourg-Charente, Lignières-Sonneville & Mosnac-St-Simeux, Touzac ..

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Discover the Fillaos organic farm and the farming profession. Come and explore a farm and find out about farming. Help feed the 500 goats, learn hand and machine milking, and hand feed the kids. Discover, too, the farm's sheep and lambs, cows and ponies, plus donkeys and their foals. Also, find the farm's treasure and go on a trip in a tractor and a cart. An afternoon snack with farm produce is available.

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.

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.

A user-friendly spot, completely renovated, welcomes you in its simplicity. The bar will surprise you with its snacks. We only work with fresh products and do not stock them, that's why we offer a different menu every day.

The Café Portebleue is situated at the foot of a castle in one of the prettiest villages in Charente.

Pizzeria located in the centre of the village.

Les Cluzeaux - our head chef, Guy, and our maître d'hôtel have combined their skills and experience in international restaurant trade to launch Les Cluzeaux. Our duo trained in restaurants from Tokyo to London, Paris to Marbella. The combination of their talents makes this atypical restaurant a must.

Small village restaurant, warm welcome and concerts

For more than thirty five years, in a 15th century room, the Ragot family has been welcoming you to let you taste its products from its farm: black pigs, poultry... or from the surrounding farms: smoked trout, goat's cheese, truffles...

Le Millésime is a wine bar, a warm cellar restaurant where you can taste good local products cooked with taste.

Da Leonardo is a pizzeria located in Saint-Ciers-sur-Gironde. It opened its doors in 2024 and offers typical Italian dishes: Pizza, Lasagne, Carbonara or Bolognese.

In this pretty, romantic château near Angoulême, Minka and Xavier have left nothing to chance: from the crockery to the household linen, to the family furniture and the contemporary art, all without forgetting the bamboo grove for a stroll or the heated swimming pool.

Mr and Mrs Weir welcome you to a beautiful 18th century farmhouse with 3 fully renovated and well equipped gîtes. Located near Chef-Boutonne, these three beautiful properties can accommodate 12, 6 and 6 people with shared outdoor swimming pool. On 3 hectares of land with patios, barbecue, games room and boules pitch The farm is quietly located in the immediate vicinity of the major activities of the region including Futuroscope, Marais Poitevin, Cognac and others. Ideal for family gatherings and moments shared with friends All charges included. Sheets and towels included.

The gîte is located in the small village of Crézières in the Pays Mellois. Small flowered and quiet village. Gîte for one or two persons with a very nice little garden in front of the little house. We welcome pets and you can use our swimming pool whenever you wish. We are an English speaking couple but we have ll French nationality as well and we speak good French. During your stay we are at your disposal if you have any questions about the area or anything else you would like to ask us.

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).

The Tourbières campsite welcomes you to a natural setting that respects the environment for a rejuvenating stay. Whether you're a camping novice or a professional, this is the campsite for you. You can stay in one of our rental units (tent, hut or gite) or in a pitch with your own equipment (tent, caravan, camping car or van) The whole family can enjoy their vacation thanks to the swimming pool, bar-restaurant and various leisure and relaxation facilities in the park. For the adventurous, your stay will be an opportunity to discover the fauna and flora, gastronomy and heritage, on the site of the peat bogs or in the many tourist and natural sites in the area. (suggested outings on the campsite website).

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.