Top Things to do in Charente
What to do and see in Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine: The Best Historic Sites
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.
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1. Eglise Saint-Denis
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Eglise Saint-Maurice
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Martell Cognac's Visitors Center
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4.5 based on 291 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 108 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 65 reviews
6. Theatre Gallo-Romain des Bouchauds
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
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
10. Porte Saint-Jacques
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