Things to see and do Angoulême

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.

The church Saint-André is the oldest church in Angoulême, built in the th century. It was the chapel of the counts Taillefer who had their palaces just opposite. This church suffered numerous damage during the Hundred Years War and religious wars. It was completely restored in the th century. His style is a mixture of novel, Gothic and neo-classical, making it an atypical building. More recently, in 1999, the cartoon writer Yslaire painted a wall in contempt, which also worth a detour.

The museum of the Archaeological and Historical Society of the Charente has existed since 1845 and has changed its place several times, it is now and since the post-war street of Montmoreau, in the house of Jean George who remains its residence at the Archaeological and Historical Society of the Charente. The collection is for most gifts and legacies, making it an atypical museum, as the Renaissance curiosity firms could be. You will find a beautiful collection of enamels, but also objects and remains of all the periods of which the statue of the goddess Epona found in Rouillac. Through loans made for exhibitions or museums, society contributes to the cultural dynamism of the department.

The Comité Départemental du Tourisme de la Charente, located at the same address, is also a valuable resource for tourism professionals, journalists and local players. Its services include analysis, advice and promotion of the region's tourism offering.