Published on 2 April 2024
On April 17, 1524, the navigator Jean de Verrazano discovered the Hudson Bay and named it “Land of Angoulême”, in honor of François I. This is how New York was called “Angoulême” for a hundred years! On the occasion of the 1th anniversary of this formidable epic, relatively little known until recently, the City of Angoulême […]
Métis Music Festival
Published on 20 March 2024
From June 6 to 8, 2024 Esplanade des Chais in Angoulême A must-see musical event for more than 45 years, the Musiques Métisses festival showcases artists on the world stage and continues to be on the lookout for new or established talents by exploring the planet in search of new nuggets. During three […]
Food Aventura, the first Charentais “Food Tour”
Published on 19 March 2024
Accompanied by a “Food Guide”, this walk, lasting around 4 hours, crisscrosses the “plateau” and discovers 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 the beginning of spring […]
The Cathedral Treasury
February 1, 2024
The Saint-Pierre d'Angoulême cathedral is remarkable both for its Romanesque architecture dating from the 2016th century and for its Treasure created by the visual artist Jean-Michel Othoniel. Since XNUMX, the Treasury has revealed in three rooms part of the important collection of religious objects from the diocesan deposit. The colored blown glass, the favorite material of the artist who […]
Discovery Pass: good deals all year round
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! 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, river cruises, guided tours, […]
The central market
Posted on 10 November 2023
A masterpiece of late XNUMXth century metal architecture inspired by the Pavillons Baltard. Les Halles overlooks the northern ramparts of the "old town" and occupies a balcony site which offers a very extensive view of the Charente valley, in particular the Houmeau district, a former lively shopping district down to […]
Awaken your taste buds!
Posted on 3 November 2023
Charentais products at the Halles d'Angoulême, between Cognac and Chocolate Your program Visit of the Halles d'Angoulême 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Built by the architect Edouard Warin and the engineer Pommier, the halls replaced the Châtelet in 1888, the former fortified castle of XNUMXth century later transformed into a prison. This beautiful architecture combining iron and glass is […]
SAXV Charente Rugby of rock and fire
December 27, 2023
The Pays d'Angoulême is proud to count on its rugby club, SAXV Charente Rugby, which plays in Pro D2! ! The SAXV Charente Rugby, a whole story The SAXV Charente Rugby is […]
Welcome motorhomes
December 20, 2023
On the occasion of the summer holidays, many motorhome owners travel from the north to the south of France and even Europe, favoring the National Roads and stages where they can mix useful rest with pleasant discovery. . For these travelers, Angoulême and its region are an ideal stopover. On a perfectly equipped campsite […]
"Low carbon" weekend in Angoulême, "capital of comics"
December 13, 2023
Angoulême, recognized as a “creative city” by UNESCO, draws its notoriety from comic strips. For a dive into the heart of the “9th art”, what could be better than a getaway to the heart of the Charentes thanks to the train service? The TGV places Angoulême just 1h30 from Paris and only 35 minutes from Bordeaux! It is […]