Estate Agents in Charroux

What is there to see and do in Charroux?

Charroux is a Petite Cité de Caractère, a label awarded to certain villages and which aims at preserving remarkable heritage. Located in the heart of the village, you can visit for free the remains of the abbey and its tower. Founded in 789, the abbey Saint-Sauveur has been through many transformations over the centuries, having been destroyed and rebuilt. 

Guided tours of the historic part of Charroux are also available.

What events take place in Charroux?

A weekly market is held each Thursday morning in Charroux and sells local and fresh produce. 

A flower market is held every year on Ascension Day which is in May. The date will change but Ascension Day is always a Thursday. 

Charroux also hosts a Christmas market every December and it is a great opportunity to get into the festive spirit!

What is there to see and do in Vienne?

One of the twelve departments that make up the Nouvelle Aquitaine region of France, the Vienne was once home to Eleanor of Aquitaine (wife of Henry II) and was a key site during the 100 Years War.

This pretty farming area offers a leisurely and peaceful way of life amidst fields of corn and sunflowers. The Vienne river meanders through and there are many attractions that make this a great area.

The Vallée des Singes (a monkey park) (17 km), the science theme park, Futuroscope, (70 km), golf courses, boating, fishing and numerous pretty towns and villages to visit will guarantee something for everyone and every interest. The Abbey of Saint-Savin (64 km) is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and well worth a visit, as is the very pretty village of Angles-sur-l’Anglin (82 km). Another village that should be on your list of places to visit is Verteuil-sur-Charente (28 km), which is also a Petite Cité de Caractère. 

What amenities are near Charroux?

Charroux benefits from an excellent location between three cities and transport hubs which are those of Angoulême, Poitiers and Limoges.

• Ruffec train station (25 km)
• Angoulême train station (72 km)
• Poitiers airport (57 km)
• Limoges airport (79 km 
• Nearest towns: Ruffec
• Nearest cities: Angoulême, Poitiers, Limoges

Our experienced property consultant, James Rolt, offers his personal tips to help you discover a bit more about the types of property available in the area. 

What are the typical features of properties in Charroux? 

The properties in and around Charroux are mainly built from light golden stone. There are a lot of longères - which are lowish stone buildings, often with outbuildings because they were originally farms properties in this area generally come with a decent amount of land, and a swimming pool maybe. There is the odd maison de maître around here but it is not as common.

What is the average cost of properties in Charroux? 

The average cost of a renovation project in this area is about 45 000€. 

For a ready to move into stone property, the average cost is around 270 000€; for something with gites and extras, it will be around 300 000€ plus. 

Give us a best-kept secret about Charroux

A tour around the grounds of the beautiful Abbey is a treat. 

What are the local market trends in Charroux? Are there many properties on the market? Is the local area increasingly popular? 

The area has definitely grown in popularity over the last 3 years because you get more for your money generally. You are likely to find more of the package that you want in this area in comparison to others. 

The area is also increasingly popular with the French, much more so than before, with people moving here from different regions.