What to do and see in Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine: The Best Historic Sites

May 6, 2022 Tynisha Seiler

Discover the best top things to do in Charente, France including Eglise Saint-Denis, Eglise Saint-Maurice, Martell Cognac's Visitors Center, Cassinomagus - parc archeologique, Chateau de la Mercerie, Theatre Gallo-Romain des Bouchauds, La Maison de la Lieutenance, Coriobona, Eglise Prieurale Notre-Dame De Lanville, Porte Saint-Jacques.
Restaurants in Charente

1. Eglise Saint-Denis

1 rue de la Cure, 16460 Licheres France +33 5 45 22 73 85 [email protected] http://www.alienor.org/publications/charente/licheres.htm
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Eglise Saint-Denis

2. Eglise Saint-Maurice

Le Bourg, 16380 Mainzac, Angouleme France +33 5 45 23 00 03 [email protected] http://www.mainzac16.fr/eglise-st-maurice/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Eglise Saint-Maurice

3. Martell Cognac's Visitors Center

16 avenue Paul Firino Martell, 16100 Cognac France +33 5 45 36 34 98 [email protected] http://www.martell.com/en-ww/visit-us
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4.5 based on 291 reviews

Martell Cognac's Visitors Center

Crossing the threshold of the Martell House, in Cognac, means entering into a unique story. It is the story of a man, Jean Martell who founded his cognac house, in 1715 under the reign of Louis XIV. It is the story of a house which, from one generation to the next, has kept alive the age-old knowhow of vine- growers, distillers, barrel-makers and cellar masters. It is the story of a beautiful region, whose crus bear poetic names: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois. It is the story of a French art of living made up of refinement and elegance, whose spirit gives Martell cognacs their clearly recognizable style. It is a story to be discovered, explored… and savoured.

Reviewed By Omer_Gazit_Shalev - Tel Aviv, Israel

We were a group of 4 and chose the more extensive Borderies tour, and were accompanied by a wonderful private guide. I have been in Cognac five times, in dozens of tours and distillery, and by far one of our best guides ever. That tour included a visit to the vineyards and the Guyenne Distillery which were very interesting. The tour concluded with a tasting of Reserve Borderies and a personalized bottle each - nice touch. Highly recommended!

4. Cassinomagus - parc archeologique

Lieu Dit Longeas, 16150 Chassenon France +33 5 45 89 32 21 [email protected] http://www.cassinomagus.fr
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4.5 based on 108 reviews

Cassinomagus - parc archeologique

A unique place to visit : the Gallo-Romans thermal baths of Cassinomagus are some of the best preserved antique monuments in Europe. Cassinomagus is a vast archeological park to be experienced with your children : thermal baths' guided tours, walk in an antique garden, area dedicated to Gallo-Roman games… -> Guided tours in English : ask for the schedule in summer On demand for groups- (please phone us to book a tour in English) ​-> Audioguided tours available in English, French and German every day included in the price ​-> Antique costumes for children -> Walk in the antique garden -> Outdoor games for adults and children

5. Chateau de la Mercerie

16320 Magnac-Lavalette-Villars France +33 5 45 60 26 80 [email protected] http://www.chateaudelamercerie.fr
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4.5 based on 65 reviews

Chateau de la Mercerie

6. Theatre Gallo-Romain des Bouchauds

Ferme des Bouchauds Théâtre gallo-romain des Bouchauds, 16170 Saint-Cybardeaux France +33 5 45 21 80 05 [email protected] http://www.eigr-bouchauds.fr/
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Theatre Gallo-Romain des Bouchauds

The ancient agglomeration of Les Bouchauds is situated on the Via Agrippa (a Roman road constructed by the Roman general Agrippa, connecting Saintes and the capital of Gaul, Lyon) in the Roman province of Aquitaine.The site of Les Bouchauds comprises several facilities: the theatre, built on the natural slope of the hill is one of the largest in ancient Aquitaine. It would mainly have been destined for the celebration of the imperial cult. And the sanctuary situated on top of the hill with two adjacent sacred spaces, each containing two temples.

7. La Maison de la Lieutenance

5 rue Grande, 16100 Cognac France +33 5 45 82 64 25 [email protected] http://www.cognacprunier.fr/la-vieille-maison.html
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

La Maison de la Lieutenance

An example of architecture from the Middle Ages, the Old House, also called the Lieutenant’s House, is the oldest house in the town of Cognac. This is one of the protected historical monuments (since 1933) in Cognac. Constructed around 1490, the house was preserved in it's original condition (oak beams, wooden carvings...). One can admire the rare painted ceiling from the 16th/17th century.

8. Coriobona

Le Pont Binot, 16500 Esse France +33 5 17 23 15 71 http://coriobona-village-gaulois.com
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Coriobona

Overlooking the valley of Issoire, on a shaded hill stands Coriobona, the life-size reconstruction of an oppidum (fortified Gallic village). Behind the enclosure of the murus gallicus (rampart), you will discover different types of buildings from the 1st century BC

9. Eglise Prieurale Notre-Dame De Lanville

rue Saint-Augustin, 16140 Marcillac-Lanville France +33 5 45 21 80 05
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Eglise Prieurale Notre-Dame De Lanville

10. Porte Saint-Jacques

1-3 Quai Maurice Hennessy, 16100 Cognac France https://www.tourism-cognac.com/uk/destination-cognac/the-city-of-cognac/
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Porte Saint-Jacques

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