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  • 16 Angoulême

  • Art & Exhibitions

  • Museum of the Bande Desinee

    Every Day

    Huge collection of comic strip artwork with library and children's workshops. At 121, rue de Bordeaux Anglouleme. Tel: 05 45 38 65 51. Open every day during July and... Read More...

  • Music: World & Folk

  • Festival Musiques Métisses

    On Sun, Fri, Sat From: Friday 17 May To: Sunday 19 May

    Goran Bregovic, Groundation and Alpha Blondy top the bill at this years' world music festival. Read More...

  • Antiques & Vide Greniers

  • Brocanteurs market

    Every Sun

    Marché des Brocanteurs at the Place Mulac, near the church, on the Rue de Saintes, from 08:00 to 18:00. Free entry. For details contact 06 08 77 57 50. On every 3rd... Read More...

  • 16 Aubeterre-sur-Dronne

  • Walks & Visits

  • Eglise Souterraine St Jean

    Every Day

    Underground church carved into the rock in the 12th Century by Benedictine monks. Open all year from 09:30 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00 except between 15th June... Read More...

  • 16 Barbezieux St-Hilaire

  • Social & Community Events

  • Anglican Service

    On Sunday 19 May

    Morning Worship. Read More...

  • Antiques & Vide Greniers

  • Brocante

    On Sunday 19 May

    Brocante. Read More...

  • 16 Chalais

  • Music: Classical & Opera

  • Festival Internationale de Musique de Chambre en Charente

    Every Day From: Saturday 11 May To: Sunday 9 June

    Festival dedicated to chamber music, first established and presented by the Shaw string trio - Nathalie, Julian and Jacob Shaw. Guest artists include pianist... Read More...

  • Talks, Classes & Workshops

  • Classes & Workshops at Le Perroquet Vert

    Every Day

    A variety of classes take place in the upstairs rooms at Le Perroquet Vert starting from the 8th September. Classes include dressmaking, painting, yoga, Alexander... Read More...

  • 16 Chassenon

  • Walks & Visits

  • Chassenon Roman Baths

    Every Day

    One of the best preserved Gallo-Roman sites in Europe. Open every day. See the website for more information or email to: amis.chassenon@free.fr or telephone: 05 45 85... Read More...

  • 16 Cognac

  • Walks & Visits

  • Musée des Arts du Cognac

    Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

    1600m² of exhibition space displays a number of impressive collections and charts the history of cognac production from the wine-growing to the design and... Read More...

  • 16 Confolens

  • Social & Community Events

  • Bikers' Meetings

    Every Sun

    An informal group of motorbike enthusiasts meet at the Emeraude Hotel on the third Sunday of every month at 15:00. For further information call Fred Chemberlain on 05... Read More...

  • 16 Esse

  • Antiques & Vide Greniers

  • Vide Grenier and Arts & Crafts

    On Sunday 19 May

    Vide grenier, arts & crafts and local producers market. Read More...

  • 16 La Couronne

  • Sport & Sailing

  • Race Course - Hippodrome La Tourette

    Every Day

    The track hosts eight racing meets located on a 35 hectare site. Standard cost €5.50. For further information Tel 05 45 61 23 74 Read More...

  • 16 Lessac

  • Social & Community Events

  • Motorbike Meet

    Every Sun

    All Bikes Charente hold a monthly bike meet for motorcyclists to enjoy an informal chat, a cup of English tea and an egg'n bacon roll. Read More...

  • 16 Massignac

  • Events & Festivals

  • Franco-Oldtimers 'Over 21' Classic Car Meeting

    Every Sun

    The Franco-Oldtimers 'Over 21' Classic Car Meeting is held at Le Soleil Couchant, Plan d'eau Verneuil, on the first Sunday of every month at 11:00. For more... Read More...

  • 16 Montbron

  • Antiques & Vide Greniers

  • Brocante

    Every Day

    Brocante in place de l'Hôtel de Ville on the 1st of the month from 06:00-13:00. Read More...

  • 16 Mornac

  • Sport & Sailing

  • 16th Transbraconnienne

    On Sunday 19 May

    What is it? This highly popular rally of walking and mountain biking is the biggest in the Charente; for the last 15 years more than 500 walkers and 1000 riders annually have discovered the beautiful forests and valleys of the department, FFCT organisation. Read More...

  • 16 Pillac

  • Social & Community Events

  • Classic Car Club

    Every Sun

    The classic car club meets every second Sunday of the month at the Manoir de Longeveau. For more information telephone: Rick Peacock 05 45 98 55 13. Read More...

  • 16 Pougné

  • Music: World & Folk

  • Concert des Chorales

    On Sunday 19 May

    The chorale Chantvallon, based at Taizé-Aizie/Les Adjots, is pleased to host a visit from the "Perraners" from Perranporth, Cornwall, which culminates with a concert at the church at Pougné Read More...

  • 16 Rouillac

  • Art & Exhibitions

  • Art Exhibition

    Every Day

    Permanent exhibition of the paintings and sculptures of over 30 artists on display at the Logis de la Logerie, Rouillac. Open every day from 11:00 to 13:00 and from... Read More...

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