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Its location, near the city walls and an old city gate, corresponds to that of a primitive sanctuary, predating Christianity, probably a temple dedicated to Jupiter. A first cathedral was built during the 4th century, dedicated to Saint Saturninus. The building disappeared when Clovis captured Angoulême in 508, after he drove out the Visigoths following the victory at Vouillé in 507. Clovis and then King Charibert ordered the cathedral's reconstruction in honor of Saint Peter.[2] This second cathedral was consecrated in 566 by Saint Germain, Bishop of Paris, and Saint Euphronius, Bishop of Tours, and is mentioned in Gregory of Tours' History of the Franks.[Note 1] It was burned down, probably by the Normans. The third cathedral was the work of Grimoard of Mussidan, Bishop of Angoulême (991-1018). He was also Abbot of Brantôme in Périgord and used the abbey's revenues to finance its construction. Begun around 991 and consecrated in 1015, it lasted only a century, its dimensions being too small. Only the north wall remains in the second and third bays of the nave, beneath the windows.

A footbridge that provides access to the city center, allowing you to stroll, observe the flora and fauna, and enjoy the peaceful tranquility of the Touvre River. https://www.ville-ruellesurtouvre.fr/2020/05/05/les-passerelles/ https://ruelle-histoire.jimdofree.com/passerelles/

Arched bridge over the Charente, with views to the west over Ile aux Vaches, and to the east over Ile Marquet.

The Foulpougne viaduct crosses the Touvre and allows the Paris-Bordeaux line to continue on its way. It is 60 meters long and overlooks the river at 16 meters in height.

The Château de la Tranchade dominates the Anguienne valley on a rocky outcrop protecting the south-eastern access to Angoulême. A strategic stronghold to control Angoulême, La Tranchade has often been besieged.

A temple dedicated to Jupiter would have been erected on the site of Angoulême cathedral in Gallo-Roman times. In the 4th century, a cathedral dedicated to Saint Peter was built. The Visigoths destroy it. The cathedral was rebuilt in the 6th century. This second building was destroyed in 981 following a fire linked to the Norman raids in the region. A new cathedral was then built by Bishop Grimoard de Mussidan. Nevertheless, the current cathedral is due to the eminent bishop Girard, legate of the Pope. The latter manages the site himself. He chose to cover his cathedral with cupolas as he observed similar ones in Périgueux and Cahors. It also shows originality by covering its facade with sculptures. Work began in 1110. The cathedral was probably almost completed in 1138, when it was consecrated. The cathedral is looted during the Wars of Religion. It served as the Temple of Reason under the Revolution. It underwent a radical restoration by the architect Paul Abadie who added to the facade its gable, its pinnacles and its equestrian statues. He also reconstructed the dome of the crossing and the bell tower.

The (third) cathedral was built at the time of Bishop Grimoard, abbot of Saint-Pierre de Brantôme. This church was consecrated in the year 1017. The construction of a replacement church was started around 1110; it was expanded, partially destroyed, and restored over time, adding the two towers. The west facade is decorated with more than 70 sculptures, depicting many images of everyday life.

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