The Department of Charente epitomises traditional rural France. When on holiday there, listen out for the Occitan dialects that can still be heard in the fairs and markets frequented by local farmers and craftsmen. Charente is an area of natural beauty and lush with vegetation, due mainly to its temperate climate.
Traditionally, the rest of France consider the Charentais character to be laidback and holiday visitors here can certainly find time for lots of leisurely pursuits. The whole area is laced with rivers and streams that feed into the picturesque River Charente.
11km Ruffec | Charente | Poitou Charentes
Gite in Traditional 17th Century House with Pool
Le Gite de Tournesols Bedrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Price: €300 to €450
1.5km Chalais | Charente | Poitou Charentes
17thC Chateau B&B and Cottages 1.5km from Chalais
Chateau B&B Bedrooms: 5 Sleeps: 10
Maison du Bucheron Bedrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
La Sellerie Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 5
La Porterie Bedrooms: 3 Sleeps: 8
Le Joli Coin Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Price: £175 to £658
20km Riberac | Charente | Poitou Charentes
Converted Beamed Wine Store & Pool in Dronne Valley
Barn Conversion Bedrooms: 3 Sleeps: 7
Price: £350 to £800
18km Cognac | Charente | Poitou Charentes
Luxury Gites & Spa in Renovated Distillery
Bellevue Gites and Spa Bedrooms: 3 Sleeps: 8
Price: £590 to £1460
5km Villefagnan | Charente | Poitou Charentes
17C Farmhouse with Private Pool & Walled Vineyard
Villa Cognac Bedrooms: 4 Sleeps: 10
Price: £800 to £1500
6km Chasseneuil | Charente | Poitou Charentes
Gites, B&B in Manoir & Vast Pool on 90 Acre Estate
Le Petit Bois Bedrooms: 1 Sleeps: 3
La Tiede Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 5
Manoir La Betoulle Luxury Bedrooms: 4 Sleeps: 9
Price: £225 to £755
25km Angouleme | Charente | Poitou Charentes
French Farmhouse, Gites, Pool & Gamesroom
La Grange Farmhouse Bedrooms: 3 Sleeps: 8/10
The Wine Press Bedrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4/6
The Granary Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
The Stable Bedrooms: 3 Sleeps: 6/8
Price: £140 to £720
10km Rochefoucauld | Charente | Poitou Charentes
Lovingly Furnished Cottage and Inviting Private Pool
Les Donnington Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Price: £250 to £520
10km Montbron | Charente | Poitou Charentes
Tranquil Hideaway, B&B, Private Pool, Gym & Gardens
Les Hirondelles Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Les Hirondelles B&B Bedrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Price: £375 to £550
8km Aigre | Charente | Poitou Charentes
Charentaise Style House in Village Location
Petit Bijou Bedrooms: 3 Sleeps: 7
Price: £300 to £725
3km St Aulay | Charente | Poitou Charentes
Charente Farmhouse, Fenced Secluded Garden & Pool
Farmhouse Bedrooms: 4 Sleeps: 8
Price: £350 to £800
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