Festival International de la Bande Dessinée
Published January 14 2025
Find all the latest news from the Angoulême International Comics Festival: exhibitions, shows, official competition, ... The most important comic book event in the world, the Angoulême International Comics Festival welcomes nearly 6000 comics professionals of the whole world ! Festival-goers are welcomed in more than 20 different places on the […]
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 […]
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 […]
les Chais Magelis
Published on September 22 2023
First a brandy cellar in 1857, the 11 buildings of the Chais Magelis, whose gables form an ordered facade, were transformed in 1910 into a felt factory for stationery. “Les Chais Magelis”, located on the banks of the Charente, has been the subject of careful rehabilitation. In the heart of the image district, these former […]
La Vallée des Eaux Claires
Posted on 30 June 2023
Set off to discover the beautiful Vallée des Eaux Claires in Charente. It has been classified as a “site of European interest” because of its ecological wealth. With its limestone cliffs and Mediterranean vegetation you will find a false air of “Causses”. To the south, the limestone lands and shallow soil favor […]