Turea’s guidebook
Sightseeing
For classic car enthusiasts the Ramparts racing is a must.
The annual comic festival is a great time to visit. Wall art can be seen all through the town.
Great food scene in the old part of town by the covered market
187 locals recommend
Angoulême
For classic car enthusiasts the Ramparts racing is a must.
The annual comic festival is a great time to visit. Wall art can be seen all through the town.
Great food scene in the old part of town by the covered market
Boasting six churches all interesting in construction and style.
Great food scene in the old part of town.
188 locals recommend
Poitiers
Boasting six churches all interesting in construction and style.
Great food scene in the old part of town.
Open to the public this magnificent chateau was built in the 11th century and modified throughout the following centuries. Locally known as the 'Pearl of the Angoumois' it stands proud above the river Tardoire.
44 locals recommend
Château de La Rochefoucauld
Open to the public this magnificent chateau was built in the 11th century and modified throughout the following centuries. Locally known as the 'Pearl of the Angoumois' it stands proud above the river Tardoire.
A family picnic area over looks the river Charente. Cross the bridge into the park and you can access the swimming area.
A picturesque chateau creates an enchanting backdrop.
Good food and bar venues.
63 locals recommend
Verteuil-sur-Charente
A family picnic area over looks the river Charente. Cross the bridge into the park and you can access the swimming area.
A picturesque chateau creates an enchanting backdrop.
Good food and bar venues.
Food scene
Many cognac houses in and around offering guided tours and tasting days.
Meander down by the river Charente to enjoy a lunch and wander up through the old city portals into the medieval part of town.
182 locals recommend
Cognac
Many cognac houses in and around offering guided tours and tasting days.
Meander down by the river Charente to enjoy a lunch and wander up through the old city portals into the medieval part of town.
Family Fun
A must for animal lovers. Be delighted with the vast array of apes most of which run free through the trees above your head or around your feet.
Feeding time with the gorillas and Lima's is entertaining.
Enjoy lunch in the open air with the pygmy goats.
162 locals recommend
Monkey Valley
A must for animal lovers. Be delighted with the vast array of apes most of which run free through the trees above your head or around your feet.
Feeding time with the gorillas and Lima's is entertaining.
Enjoy lunch in the open air with the pygmy goats.
Brilliant for all the family.
Be thrilled by Virtual reality experiences at every turn.
492 locals recommend
Futuroscope
Avenue René MonoryBrilliant for all the family.
Be thrilled by Virtual reality experiences at every turn.
Aquatic park with 50m pool, diving areas, Sauna and seasonal outdoor wave pool, lazy river and water slide.
16 locals recommend
Nautilis
189 Rue des MesniersAquatic park with 50m pool, diving areas, Sauna and seasonal outdoor wave pool, lazy river and water slide.
Rejallant
Kayak the picturesque river Charente from Condac to Verteuil
Neighborhoods
This entire village is a memorial to the 10th June 1944. Left as it was found after that day when 642 inhabitants were massacred.
172 locals recommend
Oradour-sur-Glane
This entire village is a memorial to the 10th June 1944. Left as it was found after that day when 642 inhabitants were massacred.
City advice
Customs and culture
Lunch time is sacrosanct in France. strictly 12.30 to 14.00
Culture, etiquette and politeness go along way in any place. No more so than in France...don't forget your S'il vous plaits and Merci's.
A smile costs nothing.