The Top 20 Castles in Charente
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20
beautiful castles to choose from in Charente. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Charente. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 12, 2025
Bourg-Charente castle is a 17th century mansion. Nestled on a rocky promontory, it is located a few kilometers from Cognac. It also houses the remains of a medieval fortress.
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Appearing in 1019 with Foucauld, lord of La Roche, the La Rochefoucauld family has long been considered a branch of the Lusignan, due to the similarity of their arms. It …
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Superb chateau a stone's throw from the shelter of the Chair in Calvin - visible from the GR4 or from the heights of Moutiers sur Boëme.
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The current castle of Montbron (or Old Castle) was built during the 15th century, around 1480, shortly after the Hundred Years War left behind many destructions.
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It is an imposing castle dominating the Charente valley, notably Angeac, below, where exceptional dinosaur bones were discovered (giant dinosaur femur visible at the Angoulême museum).
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The most spectacular view …
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Construction of the second half of the 19th century, the castle of Gademoulin stands proudly in the town of Gensac-la-Pallue. Neo-Gothic in style, it takes place on the remains of …
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Constructed around 1550-1560, it has been owned by the Henessey Cognac family since 1906.
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Logis built around 1580 within the walls of an older castle. The old buildings were demolished during the sale to the municipality in 1946. The latter restored the house and …
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Of the castle of Montignac, located in the town of Montignac-Charente, in Charente, only the keep remains.
It is built on a terrace overlooking the Charente.
Of the enclosure, there …
It is built on a terrace overlooking the Charente.
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