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Villas, houses, gites, cottages and holiday accommodation for rent in Charente, France

Charente is famous for its double-distilled brandy of which 80 per cent is exported and which supports the prosperous town of Cognac.


   Cognac is a prosperous town with medieval alleyways spreading out from a delightful riverside quarter. Here are the largest concentration of chais or wine cellars where fine brandy or Cognac is matured. It's not hard to spot these as their walls are covered with fungi that thrives on the alcohol fumes given off during the maturing process.

 

   There are many Cognac houses to visit including Cognac Otard or Hennessy Cognac which keeps 180,000 barrels in stock. There are plenty of other sights including the Ancien Chateau - a 15th-16th-century chateau or go out of town to discover places like Gensac-la Pallue situated on the marshland with its 12th-century Romanesque church.

 

   Surrounding Cognac are rolling vineyards and villages dotted with small chateaux. A good place for walking and for a chance for a refreshing swim, head to the pools of the river Antenne. The cathedral city of Angouleme is worth visiting with its stunning cathedral and quaint, narrow streets.

 

 Angouleme  is split into an upper town, known as le Plateau and a lower town which includes everything outside the ramparts. The Cathedrale St-Pierre was first built in the 12th-century and has been rebuilt four times.


   The north ramparts give the best views over the Charente Valley. Angouleme's other claim to fame is the Centre National de la Bande Dessinee de l'Image, a museum and multimedia centre dedicated to comic strip art and cartoons.
 

Holiday rentals in  Charente

 

 

 
View Details Le Maine Perrier Rating 35
Sunflower fields greet the beautiful view from this 4 bedroom farmhouse on 2 acres. Privacy, and first class furnishings,a perfect retreat.
Sleeps : 10 Private Pool : false Pets :true
Le Maine Perrier /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details LE GRENIER Rating 35
A character 3 bedroom hill top gite & pool with beautiful views of unspoilt countryside, ideal for visits to Cognac & the Bordeaux vineyards!
View Details MAISON LECOLE Rating 50
A LOVELY 3BEDROOMED FRENCH HOUSE SITUATED IN A SMALL VILLAGE IN BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE
Sleeps : 7 Private Pool : false Pets :false
MAISON LECOLE /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Le Maine Menot Rating 50
A big manor, on the border of the Charente and the Dordogne, with a fantastic view and absolute privacy. Le Maine Menot is a perfect destination for b
Sleeps : 18 Private Pool : false Pets :true
Le Maine Menot /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Gite les Deux Chenes Rating 50
Les Deux Chênes for 6 people is situated in Charente Limousine region. Within 40 km you will find 5 golf courses, ideal area for excursions.
Sleeps : 6 Private Pool : false Pets :false
Gite les Deux Chenes /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Rochepine Manoir Rating 50
A large medieval country house full of character in beautiful peaceful surroundings.A perfect springboard for visits to local markets,the Dordogne or
Sleeps : 11 Private Pool : true Pets :false
Rochepine Manoir /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Village House, Salles Lavalette Rating 50
A pretty village house set in a small village in beautiful countryside. Relaxing getaways or activity packed holidays
Sleeps : 6 Private Pool : false Pets :true
LE GRENIER /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details LE JARDIN Rating 35
A charming 4 bedroom hill top gite & pool with beautiful views of unspoilt countryside, ideal for visits to Cognac & the Bordeaux vineyards!
Sleeps : 8 Private Pool : false Pets :true
LE JARDIN /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Les Blondeaux Rating 50
Converted barn in the Charente countryside with excellent accomodation and large swimming pool Gites de France 3 star rated
Sleeps : 6 Private Pool : false Pets :false
Les Blondeaux /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
Etang Vallier- Pinede Villa 203 /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 2.25 Rating 68
Relax under the pines! 2 bedroom mini-villas with furnished terraces- just steps from the swimming lake, restaurant and sandy beach.
Sleeps : 8 Private Pool : false Pets :false
Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 2.25 /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 2.23 Rating 68
Relax under the pines! 2 bedroom mini-villas with furnished terraces- just steps from the swimming lake, restaurant and sandy beach.
Sleeps : 8 Private Pool : false Pets :false
Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 2.23 /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 1.03 Rating 68
Relax under the pines! 2 bedroom mini-villas with furnished terraces- just steps from the swimming lake, restaurant and sandy beach.
Sleeps : 8 Private Pool : false Pets :false
Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 1.03 /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 101 Rating 68
Sleeps : 6 Private Pool : false Pets :false
Village House, Salles Lavalette /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 2.27 Rating 68
Relax under the pines! 2 bedroom mini-villas with furnished terraces- just steps from the swimming lake, restaurant and sandy beach.
Sleeps : 8 Private Pool : false Pets :false
Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 2.27 /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Etang Vallier- Pinede Villa 203 Rating 68
3 bedroom villa with furnished terrace- just steps from the swimming lake, restaurant and sandy beach. Set in a friendly vacation park.
Sleeps : 10 Private Pool : false Pets :false
Relax under the pines! 2 bedroom mini-villas with furnished terraces- just steps from the swimming lake, restaurant and sandy beach.
Sleeps : 8 Private Pool : false Pets :false
Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 101 /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 4.24 Rating 68
Relax under the pines! 2 bedroom mini-villas with furnished terraces- just steps from the swimming lake, restaurant and sandy beach.
Sleeps : 8 Private Pool : false Pets :false
Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 4.24 /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 201 Rating 68
Relax under the pines! 2 bedroom mini-villas with furnished terraces- just steps from the swimming lake, restaurant and sandy beach.
Sleeps : 8 Private Pool : false Pets :false
Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 201 /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 202 Rating 68
Relax under the pines! 2 bedroom mini-villas with furnished terraces- just steps from the swimming lake, restaurant and sandy beach.
Sleeps : 8 Private Pool : false Pets :false
Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 202 /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 210 Rating 68
Relax under the pines! 2 bedroom mini-villas with furnished terraces- just steps from the swimming lake, restaurant and sandy beach.
Sleeps : 8 Private Pool : false Pets :false
Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 210 /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Etang Vallier- Comfort Villa 206 Rating 68
Relax under the pines! 2 bedroom mini-villas with furnished terraces- just steps from the swimming lake, restaurant and sandy beach.
Sleeps : 8 Private Pool : false Pets :false
Etang Vallier- Comfort Villa 206 /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 4.22 Rating 68
Relax under the pines! 2 bedroom mini-villas with furnished terraces- just steps from the swimming lake, restaurant and sandy beach.
Sleeps : 8 Private Pool : false Pets :false
Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 4.22 /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Etang Vallier- Comfort Villa 2.07 Rating 68
Relax under the pines! 2 bedroom mini-villas with furnished terraces- just steps from the swimming lake, restaurant and sandy beach.
Sleeps : 8 Private Pool : false Pets :false
Etang Vallier- Comfort Villa 2.07 /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 211 Rating 68
Relax under the pines! 2 bedroom mini-villas with furnished terraces- just steps from the swimming lake, restaurant and sandy beach.
Sleeps : 8 Private Pool : false Pets :false
Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 211 /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 213 Rating 68
Relax under the pines! 2 bedroom mini-villas with furnished terraces- just steps from the swimming lake, restaurant and sandy beach.
Sleeps : 8 Private Pool : false Pets :false
Etang Vallier- Classic Villa 213 /Charente /Poitou-Charentes /France /