The painted walls
December 6, 2023
Frescoes in the colors of comic strips are displayed on the walls of the capital of the 9th art, but also works by various street art artists... A wandering decodes behind the scenes of their history and their techniques... The city of Angoulême has initiated an extensive program of comic strip murals. With more than one […]
Corto, Hergé & Lucien
Published on September 29 2023
In addition to the many painted walls, the world capital of comics has been enriched with statues: the famous Lucien, by Franck Margerin, has been on display since 2015 on the roof of Angoulême station. An obelisk 4,5 meters high and not far from 7 tons, a tribute to René Goscinny, sits since 2017 on […]
the Magelis cellars
Published on September 22 2023
First brandy cellars in 1857, The 11 bodies of buildings whose gables form a sequenced facade, were transformed in 1910 into a felt factory for stationery. Today, “Les Chais Magelis”, located on the banks of the Charente, in the heart of the image district, have undergone careful rehabilitation. These old cellars, dating from the XNUMXth […]
Get out of your bubble...
Published on September 15 2023
Angoulême, capital of comic strips also has a historical heritage dating back to the 10th century…. Your Program The circuit of the painted walls – Quartier Gare 30:12 a.m. – 1 p.m. A 30hXNUMX visit to discover the main painted walls “side Gare”: The guitarist, the extraordinary garden, New-York sur Charente, the Parvis de la Gare and [ …]
The urban rally
Published on September 8 2023
A fun way to discover the heart of Angoulême. By team of 3 to 5 people. scour the city to solve the puzzles. Your Program Visit of the Towers of the Hôtel de Ville 10 am – 30 pm Built on the site of the former castle of the counts of Angoulême, the town hall is one of Angoulême's flagship monuments. The dungeon, built […]
Passionate about adventures and hidden treasures
Published on September 1 2023
Tèrra Aventura, THE life-size game that makes your children walk without them even realizing it and allows you to discover with them the nuggets of the territory! It is a treasure hunt that is practiced outdoors via a mobile application. The opportunity to make your children aware of nature, to discover the […]
City Hall
Published on 25 August 2023
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 […]
The Ramparts walk
Published on 18 August 2023
The city was protected by ramparts from the Lower Roman Empire which were rebuilt and enlarged in the Middle Ages. The walk along the ramparts of Angoulême offers magnificent views of the surrounding landscapes and the valleys of the Charente and that of Anguienne. Perched on a plateau of about 80 meters, offering […]
The Romanesque Cathedral of Saint-Pierre
Published on 4 August 2023
Angoulême has the distinction of having a Romanesque cathedral and not a Gothic one like so many other towns in France. Historic monument since 1840 The exceptional quality of its architecture and its sculpted program make this XNUMXth century Romanesque building an essential destination for lovers of medieval art. Its restoration – begun […]
Our most beautiful Romanesque churches
Posted on 28 July 2023
Immerse yourself in the world of 35th century builders for a day. From Saint-Pierre Cathedral (a masterpiece of Romanesque art) to the Abbaye de la Couronne, passing through the octagonal church of St-Michel… an immersion in the Romanesque period. From €10 per person. Your program St-Pierre Cathedral in Angoulême 30:12 a.m. – XNUMX p.m. […]