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Things to see in Angoulême (France): 11 places and when to go
Angoulême is a town in France, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Food and drink (4), Nature (2). The best known are Angoulême Cathedral, La Chaire a Calvin and Musée d'Angoulême. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 45.6584, 0.1682
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Food and drink (4) · Nature (2) · Temples (1) · Museums and art (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 115 km as the crow flies
What to see in Angoulême
The places in and around Angoulême, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Angoulême CathedralCathedral located in Charente, in France1.7 km
- La Chaire a CalvinCave and archaeological site in France12 km
- Musée d'AngoulêmeMuseum in France1.6 km
- Château de l'OisellerieCastle6.3 km
- Quéroy caveShow cave in France12 km
- Château de la TranchadeCastle7.2 km
- Brasserie La DébaucheBrewery5 m
- Brasserie la RainetteBrewery16 km
- De la Manche aux Pyrénées 14, Touvre - PuymoyenHiking4.8 km
- L'OgreBrewery9.8 km
- Le Maine CastayDistillery11 km
When to go to Angoulême
The best time to visit Angoulême is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:52
- FebPossible10:08
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:18
- MayBest time14:43
- JunBest time15:29
- JulBest time15:10
- AugBest time13:56
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:40
- NovPossible9:14
- DecPossible8:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. In April, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Angoulême
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 115 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bellevigne15 places22 km
- Cellettes12 places25 km
- Salles-Lavalette7 places30 km
- Châteaubernard22 places37 km
- Bioussac7 places42 km
- Heurtebise16 places53 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Angoulême?
The best known: Angoulême Cathedral, La Chaire a Calvin, Musée d'Angoulême, Château de l'Oisellerie, Quéroy cave. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Angoulême?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31.
How do you get to Angoulême?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 115 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Angoulême as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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