Holiday homes in Charente
In western France, on the border with the
Dordogne, you will find the district of Charente. The landscape of Charente is how you imagine
France to be: green meadows with cows and sheep enjoying the lush grass, rolling hills and extensive forests, picturesque villages with squares where boules is played, long garden tables with utterly delicious French dishes and carafes of wine. Charente also has a rich
history, as seen in the many Romanesque churches and ancient castles. Are you looking for a holiday home in this romantic environment? With Micazu, you get great value by booking directly with the owner, who can tell you all you need to know about the many attractions in Charente.
Enjoy a delightful holiday in Charente
The majority of homes in Charente are set in
natural surroundings, but there’s plenty to see and do. The village of Licheres is well worth visiting. This settlement, to the north of the capital Angoulême, in fact consists of one lonely but imposing Romanesqe church, right in the middle of the fields. Other popular villages include Verteuil-sur-Charente and Tusson. Charente’s climate is mild and sunny, with average temperatures around 20 degrees in summer down to around 5 degrees in winter. This makes it the ideal destination for
walking,
cycling and
horse riding. July and August are great for sunbathing,
swimming and sailing on the lakes of Haute Charente. The beach is also within easy reach, with the Atlantic coast just half an hour’s drive away.
Enjoy the surprising diversity of this region. Browse our range of private holiday homes in Charente now.
Fun facts about Charente
- Cognac is named after the small town of Cognac in Charente. Regulations state that this beverage may only be distilled in the area around this town.
- Charente has just under 400,000 inhabitants who are called ‘Charentais’.
- Tips for outings in Charente: the medieval towns of Confolens and La Rochefoucauld.
- The Charente region is named after the eponymous river which is great for kayaking and canoeing.
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