The Charente is a region of France that is composed of the Poitou-Charente region, together with Deux-Sevres, Charente-Maritime, and Vienne. Having an unspoiled countryside, this region is beautifully covered with rolling hills, deep gorges, meandering

rivers, silvery lakes, and woody forest trails. All these make this French region a preferred holiday destination. The prolific region of Poitou-Charente is visited by the tourists for its valuable megaliths and archaeological sites. For spending a few days of vacation in a most laid back ambience, book one of the holiday cottages Charente today and experience a cozy accommodation away from home.

Charente is known for its rich Romanesque art. The region is dotted with several historic buildings and monuments like the belfry of Lesterps Abbey, Cathedral St Pierre of Angouleme, Church St Jacques of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe murals, and the splendid La Rochefoucauld chateau. The city of Cognac, lying in the western part of this region, has vast stretches of vineyards that add to the enormous beauty of the landscape of this city. The water sports enthusiasts would surely love to try hands at angling in the Vienne and its streams. Towards the north of the Aubeterre-sur-Dronne area, you will come across beautiful chapels, chateaux, as well as several Romanesque abbeys. Check-out various holiday rentals Charente France packages and get ready for an amazing vacation.

Highly delicious seafood as well as meat dishes can be tasted in the local restaurants. Cognac wines are very popular with the tourists and locals alike. The market places can always be found in high spirits with tourists jostling their way through the various local shops, selling a variety of goodies. During the month of September, Charente holiday homes face a major rush of motor enthusiasts as it is the time for the celebration of ‘Le circuit des remparts’ motor race.