'''Charente'''[http://www.visitcharente.com/] is a departement in the Poitou-Charentes region of western France.

Regions

Cities

Angouleme is a 19th century city with a medieval heart preserved behind ramparts.

Other destinations

Cognac is a small medieval town, birthplace of Francois 1st as well as the famous brandy which bears its name.

Understand

Talk

Get in

Get around

See

Itineraries

Do

The Charente is navigable from Angouleme to the sea. Boats can be rented without a license.

Eat

Drink

Stay safe

Get out