Weekend in Angoulême: Relaxation, Gastronomy and Adventure
Forget your clichés about Angoulême ! Nestled in the heart of Charente, the city is not just about its famous comic strip festival. Between street art, gastronomy and various activities, there is no shortage of experiences in the Charente capital. Whether you prefer a relaxing getaway or a stay in the countryside, discover the best places to enjoy your weekend in Angoulême.
Carméninon: half café, half ceramic workshops
Have you always dreamed of learning to paint on ceramics? Look no further. Carmeninon is made for you! A stone’s throw from Angoulême Cathedral, this hybrid place alternates between cafes and workshops. Here, art mixes with gluttony to offer a unique concept from which you can even take a souvenir home. As most customers say: “whether for coffee or painting, it’s always good to stop in Carméninon“.
- Address: 5 Rue Ludovic Trarieux, 16000 Angoulême
- Schedules: Open every day (except Monday, Tuesday)
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The Court: the art of bistronomy
The courtyard, this is the restaurant not to be missed at any good time weekend in Angoulême. From noon to evening, almost all week, the establishment guarantees fresh dishes. Yes, Julien and his team are constantly renewing the menu in order to adapt it to the seasons. With the sunny days returning, we particularly appreciate the little one furnished terrace and its home decor. You almost think you’re out of town! And for lovers of good wines, rest assured, the menu is a great honor in the Charentais vineyard.
- Address: 22 Rue de la Cloche Verte, 16000 Angoulême
- Schedules: Open every day
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Code 60: the escape game experience
After comfort comes (playful) effort at Code 60. The objective? Trying to escape from one of the many rooms in this unmissable in Angoulême. Indeed, between a supernatural atmosphere and a journey into Antiquity, several universes are available to you. Once the scenario has been chosen, all that remains “is” to solve the puzzles to hope to return home! Whether you are with family or friends, it is the best activity to create memories. Be careful, however, not to have your brain too numb, some puzzles require a lot of thought.
- Address: Les Avenauds Zone des, 16160 Gond-Pontouvre
- Schedules: Open every day
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La Réserve: the best bar in Angoulême
To end this weekend in Angoulême in style, go to The reserve, one of the best bars in town. While at the end of the day, its small terrace allows you to enjoy the sun, in the evening, there is a warm atmosphere. Des homemade cocktails right down to the quality DJ sets, the bar knows how to please. The icing on the cake? The golden waiters who don’t hesitate to laugh with you, and sometimes even offer you a drink.
- Address: 6 Rue de Genève, 16000 Angoulême
- Schedules: Open every day (except Sunday, Monday)
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Weekend in Charente, around Angoulême
Visiting Angoulême isn’t just about staying in the city, it’s also about explore your surroundings ! A few kilometers away, you will discover the Rochechouart astrobleme, where an asteroid crashed 200 million years ago. Do you prefer dinosaurs? So direction Angeac-Charente and its sauropod skeletons. Enough to enrich your stay between nature, starry sky and ancient history.