Famed worldwide for its Cognac production, the Charente is second only to Provence for the number of sunshine hours per year. The vines flourish under these conditions and stretch for miles in orderly ranks giving a distinctive look to much of the countryside.
The Charente river flows through the department and the city of Angoulème , which hosts an amazing weekend of classic car racing around the old city ramparts each September, where Bugattis battle it out with Rileys and MGs.
The Vienne river also winds through the Charente department and, along with the many lakes, this makes it an ideal place for anyone who enjoys a leisurely boat ride or any number of water sports.
Other must-see towns include Aubeterre (one of the listed 152 most beautiful villages in France), Cognac itself and La Rochefoucauld with its magnificent chateau.
Looking to buy a property in the Charente? We have houses for sale throughout the department. Click on a property below for more details or to arrange a viewing. You can also meet us at one of our estate agencies in the Charente.
La Rochefoucauld, Charente
Ruffec, Charente
Mansle-les-Fontaines, Charente
Brie-sous-Barbezieux, Charente
Montignac-le-Coq, Charente
Alloue, Charente
Rouillac, Charente
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, Charente
Tusson, Charente
Massignac, Charente
Jarnac, Charente
Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, Charente
Confolens, Charente
Chalais, Charente
Montbron, Charente
Saint-Martin-du-Clocher, Charente
Verteuil-sur-Charente, Charente
Genac, Charente
Nanteuil-en-Vallée, Charente
Brossac, Charente
Montmoreau, Charente
Bonnes, Charente
Saint-Séverin, Charente
Courcôme, Charente
