Charente

Charente is a département in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France.

Cities

  • 🌍 AngoulĂȘme – A 19th century city with a medieval heart preserved behind ramparts
  • 🌍 Cognac – A small medieval town, best known for the famous brandy which bears its name. It was also birthplace of François I (1494-1547), a King of France and one of the main instigators of the renaissance in that country

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

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