Monuments to visit Charente

The Saint-Simon Hotel is the only Renaissance style monument in Angoulême. It is a special hotel built in the th century which became the possession of the family of Saint-Simon in the th century. Cross the porch and enter the small courtyard to admire the facade of this building, the pilasters are decorated with many geometric shapes. Watch every detail carefully, you won't be surprised by your surprises. Today, the Hotel Saint-Simon is home to Via Heritage, which promotes culture in Charente, which is no coincidence.

Mill of the th century where only one large wheel spinning three grinding. Hubert Maillet bought it in 1990 and restored it. Today, the people in the corner come with their walnut kernels to make oil at the mill.

One of the 100 most unusual houses in France, which can be admired from outside. Lucien Favreau (died in 1990) emulates the Factor Cheval has left his imagination in the plaster.

Patrick will happily show you his mill which has the particularity of having two wheels at dawn, one on each side of the building. It will also show you the processes of manufacturing nut oil and flour.

Françoise Michenaud started producing walnut oil to make this beautiful mill of the forge work 16 years ago. Then taken by the passion and the desire to improve the product, the mill has become a company that offers walnut and hazelnut oils. Come and visit the site that is very beautiful and let yourself know the countless qualities of these oils.