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	Charente - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Charente is a département in central France named after the Charente River.
		Charente was one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790.
		It was created from the former province of Angoumois.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Charente (154 words)

	CHARENTE - LoveToKnow Article on CHARENTE
		Charente has numerous stone quarries, and there are peat workings and beds of clay which supply brick and tile-works and earthenware manufactories.
		The department is served chiefly by the Orleans and Ouest-ftat railways, and the Charente is navigable below Angoulme.
		Charente is divided into the five arrondissements of Angoulnie, Cognac, Ruffec, Barbezieux and Confolens (29 cantons, 426 communes).
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /C/CH/CHARENTE.htm (495 words)

	Charente-Maritime - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Charente-Inférieure was one of the 83 original departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790.
		Charente-Maritime is surrounded by the departments of Gironde, Dordogne, Charente, Deux-Sèvres, and Vendée.
		The important rivers are the Charente, the Sèvre, the Seudre, the Boutonne, the Seugne, the Gironde, and the Garonne.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Charente-Maritime (283 words)

	CHARENTE-INFERIEURE - LoveToKnow Article on CHARENTE-INFERIEURE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		It is bounded N. by Vende, N.E. by Deux-Svres, E. by Charente, S.E. by Dordogne, S.W. by Gironde and the estuary of the Gironde, and W. by the Bay of Biscay.
		Plains and low hills occupy the interior; the coast is flat and marshy, as are the islands (Re, Aix, Olron) which lie opposite to it.
		The Charente, the SCvre Niortaise, the.Boutonne, the Seudre and the Gironde furnish 142 m.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /C/CH/CHARENTE_INFERIEURE.htm (485 words)

	Charente Maritime's natural and cultural heritage
		The success of Charente Maritime is the success of the men who created it.
		Charente Maritime invites you to take a trip through its history - from beaches to harbours, salt marshes to coastal defences, oyster beds to vineyards and from Romanesque circuits to blue lakes.
		The details of accommodation and leisure activities are taken directly from the databases maintained by the Charente Maritime Tourist Offices and the Departmental Tourist Committee.
	www.charente-maritime.org /charente_uk/la_charente-maritime/patrimoine/accueil/meridiens_reussite.htm (168 words)

	[villo] Vacation Rental Villas and Homes -- Charente, Vendee (France) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Surrounded by woods on the borders of Charente Maritime and the Dordogne, this property is very well situated for exploring a...
		Close to the Gironde estuary in the south of the Charente Maritime, this restored farmhouse enjoys a quiet setting, overlooking fields...
		Set amidst the beautiful Charentes countryside, Le Relais de Chasse is a recently restored, stone-built hunter's lodge.
	villo.com /VILLO/destination/34/property/1 (504 words)

	Charente River -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		The Somme rises in northwestern France and flows a short distance into the English Channel, and in the southwest the Charente, rising in the western Limousin plateau, and the Adour, rising in the central Pyrenees, flow into...
		It lies along the Charente River, 47 miles (76 km) southeast of La Rochelle.
		Saintes was the administrative centre of the Charente Inférieure département (now Charente-Maritime) from 1791 until La Rochelle supplanted it in 1810.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9022517?tocId=9022517 (799 words)

	Discovering Charente-Limousine by Heidi Fuller-Love \| Travel Reviews from Travel Intelligence
		One of six sub-divisions of the larger Charente department, Charente-limousine stretches from it’s medieval capital, Confolens, in the north-east, to the busy maquis town of Chasseneuil in the south-west.
		Erected during the middle ages by the lords of Chabanais, to defend the Vienne river and access to the Charente valley, the forbidding stronghold is still owned by one of their descendants, and can be visited in season.
		Talking of forests, in Charente they are everywhere and the region’s pine, chestnut and oak just cry out for mushroom hunters who come seeking the royal cep.
	www.travelintelligence.net /wsd/articles/art_3078.html (1120 words)

	Charente Guide - from Angouleme, Cognac, to La Rochelle
		Visit Charente-Maritime and Charente and find a glorious and beautiful part of France, from gorgeous beaches, to the idyllic river Charente that meanders through pretty villages made well famous for the production of Cognac brandy
		A lively port with much to see from the old port with the 3 towers, cafés and clubs, the museum of the New World, the aquarium with shark tank, and many streets and markets to shop.
		Both towns are strikingly pretty against the lazy background of the River Charente, that provides enjoyment for boating enthusiasts and for fishing.
	www.le-guide.com /charente (365 words)

	Charente
		Charente - discover the oldest major cognac house, specialized in cognac, spirits, brandy, napoleon brandy, cognac xo,cognac brandy, wine and spirits, and Charente.
		Distillation in the Charente region is carried out according to strict rules and regulations laid down by the appelation controlée laws.
		During your next trip in Charente maritime, don't hesitate to contact us to make a reservation to visit the cellars, during your wine tasting tour, you might want to do french brandy tasting, charente, napoleon brandy tasting, best cognac tasting, cognac martell tasting, eau de vie tasting, wine spirits tasting, charente.
	www.martell.com /visit/cognac/charente.html (808 words)

	Charente guide - introduction
		Buffeted by Crusades, periods of secession from the French throne, the Religious Wars, the Revolution and a recent ‘invasion’ of English-speaking settlers, the Charente charms with its soothing patchwork of landscapes liberally dotted with little villages and towns where traditional life seems to carry on regardless.
		The Charente has one of the richest displays of Romanesque art, and all variations are represented.
		From the South Charente, with its echoes (but fewer tourists) of next-door Dordogne, to the gently sloping vineyards and fine stone mansions of the wealthy cognac-producing West Charente, through the sleepy riverside villages of the flatter Ruffecois, to the hillier pine and fir forests of the Haute-Charente on the borders of the Limousin,
	www.charenteguide.com (382 words)

	Holiday farmhouse in Charente France
		The South Charente is a quiet, undulating land of meadows and copses, sunflowers and vineyards, and tiny hamlets that seem to have been here for ever.
		Accommodation and Facilities for the farmhouse in Charente, France
		This is an attractive and spacious attic room dominated by massive old beams; headroom is slightly restricted at the edges of the room.
	www.holiday-rentals.com /France/holiday-farmhouse-Charente/p19094.htm (743 words)

	Poitou Charente holiday chateaux — Poitou Charente holiday cottage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		During our active life, we had the opportunity to travel all-around the world, to visit a number of different countries and to stay in the Western part of the United States (Phoenix Arizona).
		We are now living in " Charente " located in the south west of France where both of us were born.
		Le Logis de la Mothe is a seigneurial house built in its current shape in the 17 ° century by Jean Mesnau, heir of a long lineage among which, the representatives have dedicated their fortune and talents to the service of Kings of France since the beginning of the 16 ° century until 1789.
	www.charente-holiday-rental.com /main_welcome.html (284 words)

	Philippe Ponasse' notes from Charente region ...
		For more than 400 years the legend of Pineau des Charentes continues, and as the saying goes - Pineau is not just the fruit of the vine but also the fruit of chance.
		The Pineau des Charentes is today the number one Vins de Liqueur AOC in France.
		Still untapped by excessive commercialization from tourism, Charente Maritime, and to a larger extent the South West, goes unnoticed by the average foreign tourist and by many French themselves.
	www.swfrance.com /torula/ponassefeb00.htm (2707 words)

	Poitou-Charente, France
		Angoulême {ahn-goo-lem'} is the capital of Charente department in western France.
		Situated on the Charente River, it is about 100 km (60 mi) northeast of Bordeaux.
		La Rochelle {lah roh-shel'} (1990 pop., 71,094) is the capital city of Charente -Maritime department in western France.
	www.discoverfrance.net /France/Provinces/Poitou-Charentes.shtml (584 words)

	[villo] Vacation Rental Villas and Homes -- Charente, Vendee (France) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Set on a peaceful hillside with superb views and lovely country walks all around, this carefully restored stone cottage is a...
		In the heart of the Charentais vineyards, this delightful old house stands in the centre of the village of Chadeniers.
		A charming cottage, located in a tranquil rural hamlet between the forest of Mervent and the well-known Marais Potevin.
	villo.com /VILLO/destination/34/sleeps/1 (506 words)

	Charente gites, Dordogne gites, holiday accommodation Southwest France.
		Located on the sunny Charente Dordogne border, Chateau de Gurat is an ideal child-friendly holiday destination for those wanting to experience rural France at its best.
		The chateau is situated on the edge of the tranquil little village of Gurat (population 187 with 10th Century Gallo-Roman church, post office, 2 bars and petrol station).
		Situated in the beautiful countryside of the Charente Dordogne region, we offer a year round base for discovering Southwest France (assistance available with house hunting).
	www.gurat.co.uk (259 words)

	Properties for sale in the Charente
		Charente Estate Agents are a member of the One Call Estate Agency Network, a subsidiary of the Where On Earth Group.
		CHARENTE AREA LARGE HOUSE SITUATED BETWEEN ANGOULEME AND BORDEAUX; the house is habitable and has fuel central heating 4 bedrooms.
		This house is situated in the heart of Charente, in a superb village with much charm.
	www.charente-estate-agents.com /for-sale-charente.php (3001 words)

	Self-catering holiday accomodation for rent in France - 17. Charente-Maritime: Charente - Maritime self-catering ...
		Built from local stone, all our modernised gites and the B & B are located around the paved, shaded courtyard of our property in the charming village of Saint Savinien sur Charente.
		A gate from the courtyard leads into the church square with a view down the Charente river which, here, is tidal.
		Saint Savinien is an attractive village on the banks of the river Charente.
	www.charente-maritime-gites.com /details.php?c=summer\|uk\|17164\| (658 words)

	La Charente, Palm Beach Polo \| Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Crafted in the tradition of a French Manor House, La Charente is more than a classic home in a pastoral setting.
		La Charente has a central walled courtyard and garden, Hortus Conclusus design by renowned landscape architects Sanchez and Maddox, al-fresco Dining Pavilion, and Swimming Pool reminiscent of a wet moat tucked against a tower of seclusion.
		The courtyard is designed by extensive Loggias, crafted using imported sand and hydraulic lime as well as a carefully collected display of antiques surrounds in limestone from the Anjou region.
	la-charente-polo.com /property.html (156 words)

	CHARENTE HOLIDAY RENTALS - Holiday rentals in the CHARENTE in France.
		If you are visiting the Charente and looking for self-catering holiday accommodation, we are pleased to recommend these two superb properties.
		The Val de Charente is a haven for nature, fishing and golf.
		Whether you are on foot, horseback or mountainbike, the cross-country paths are endless.
	www.charente-holiday-homes.com (379 words)

	Gites Tranquils - 3 gites to rent in The Charente Maritime
		The Charente Maritime is one of four departments making up the region of the Poitou-Charentes, together with Deux-Sevres, Vienne, and la Charente.
		Convenient for sightseeing, the Charente Maritime's human scale means that you are never more than an easy day trip away from anywhere else within the department.
		The Charente Maritime has many distinctive features, and offers a variety of activities for visitors to the area.
	www.frenchgites-smith.co.uk (290 words)

	Cinderella Charente?
		After reading the chapter describing La Charente as: “a very rural region considered to be the 'poor sister' to neighbouring Dordogne”, however, I returned the book and decided I’d wait and see for myself.
		Apart from Cognac, which ‘everyone’ had heard of, la Charente was just one of those places you travelled through on your way to somewhere else.
		Only two and a half hours away from Paris by TGV and well-sited on the north-south line joining Europe’s chillier northern towns with the sultry Iberian peninsula, the region is currently reaping immense benefit from new low cost flights out of British airports to nearby towns of Poitiers and Limoges.
	monsite.wanadoo.fr /fullerlove.freelance/page2.html (460 words)

	Porchez Typofonderie [Fonts Typefaces] - Charente Pack
		Is a custom typeface designed in 2000 by Jean François Porchez for the Charente Libre local newspaper.
		The new typeface, developed in conjunction with Dominique Roynette, who redesign the newspaper (launch on the 1st March 2000), is used by the Charente Libre for the headlines, subheads, captions, etc. The typeface is developed in two weights.
		The forms of the Charente family are specially developped to be condensed and extented without too much problems.
	www.typofonderie.com /alphabets/view/Charente (110 words)

	Chez Baiges bed and breakfast or self catering gite and cottage holidays in Charente France - Home
		Whether you're planning a relaxing holiday in the sun or to explore the beautiful Poitou-Charente region, our holiday cottages (gites) in the Charente are the perfect base.
		Barbecue and dine under the stars, cool off in the swimming pool, walk or cycle in the countryside, visit Cognac, the brandy capital of France or simply sit back and relax.
		Chez Baiges is located in the Poitou Charente region.
	www.chezbaiges.com (289 words)

	Useful information: Bridge over the Charente Estuary, Rochefort and the Marennes-Oléron bridge ... ...
		Useful information: Bridge over the Charente Estuary, Rochefort and the Marennes-Oléron bridge...
		The bridge over the Charente Estuary was built to meet the needs of the most important tourist areas on the Atlantic coast: it has relieved traffic congestion on one of the main commercial routes through the area.
		Since it was opened in 1991, the Bridges over the Seudre and to the Ile d'Oléron have been free of charge.
	www.charente-maritime.org /charente_uk/pays_rochefortais/balades/balades_viaduc-estuaire_charente.htm (438 words)

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