Sur les traces de Wes Anderson
Published on 7 August 2024
At the end of 2018 and the beginning of 2019, the biggest names in French and international cinema filmed in Angoulême under the leadership of Wes Anderson. After casting in several French cities, the press announced at the end of August 2018 that American director Wes Anderson had chosen Angoulême to host the shooting of his new film. It's not […]
Une journée à Vélo
Published May 25 2024
At the crossroads of the Flow Vélo and the Transibérique, you can discover the Pays d'Angoulême by Bike The green flow The green flow is an old towpath which runs along the Charente river for nearly 20 km between Saint-Yrieix-sur -Charente and Nersac. This green setting also crosses Angoulême, particularly at […]
La navette 100 % cœur d’agglo
Published on 30 April 2024
100% electric, 100% free, 100% practical Since May 6, 2024, two 100% electric shuttles have been in circulation for an 18-month experiment! They serve the Angoulême plateau quickly and free, leaving from the Saint Cybard district or the 'Houmeau Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 19 p.m. The N1 lines […]
Food Aventura, le premier « Food Tour » Charentais
Published on 25 March 2024
Accompanied by a “Food Guide”, the Food Aventura walk, lasting around 4 hours, crisscrosses the “plateau”. It introduces you to the Halles, the town hall, the cathedral, and the streets of old Angoulême. The walk is punctuated by six gourmet breaks: savory, sweet, tastings of regional alcohols or other original discoveries… Since this […]
L’Hôtel de Ville
February 25, 2024
The town hall of Angoulême is a public building built from 1858 to 1869 in the heart of the upper town of Angoulême. Designed by the architect Paul Abadie in a fairly eclectic style largely inspired by medieval aesthetics and punctuated by a few references to the Renaissance or Classicism, it stands on the site of the former castle […]
Le Trésor de la Cathédrale
February 11, 2024
The Saint-Pierre Cathedral in Angoulême is remarkable both for its Romanesque architecture dating from the 12th century and for its Treasury created by the visual artist Jean-Michel Othoniel. Since 2016, the Cathedral Treasury has revealed in three rooms part of the important collection of religious objects from the diocesan repository. Colored blown glass is at the heart […]
Pass Découverte : des bons plans toute l’année
Posted on 17 November 2023
From Angoulême to Saintes, via Cognac, follow the course of the Charente river and discover tourist sites at reduced prices thanks to the Discovery Pass! The Discovery Pass offers you an exhaustive tourist and cultural offer and gives you access to advantages to take full advantage of them: cultural, leisure, outdoor activities, […]
Les Halles centrales
Posted on 12 November 2023
The Halles Centrales are a masterpiece of late 19th century metal architecture inspired by the Baltard Pavilions. The Halles overlook the northern ramparts of the “old city”. They occupy a balcony site that offers a very extensive view of the Charente valley, including the Houmeau district. Moreover, […]
La Cathédrale Saint-Pierre
Posted on 4 November 2023
The Saint Pierre Cathedral in Angoulême has the particularity of being Romanesque and not Gothic as in so many other cities in France. A historical monument since 1840 The exceptional quality of its architecture and its sculpted program make this 12th century Romanesque building an essential destination for lovers of medieval art. Its […]
Bienvenue aux camping-caristes
December 20, 2023
During the summer holidays, many motorhome drivers travel from the north to the south of France and even Europe. For motorhome owners who favor National Roads, Angoulême and its region are an ideal stopover. On a campsite perfectly equipped to accommodate motorhomes or on service areas set up in […]