Useful Links and Information
In preparing for a visit to a new area it can be helpful to investigate what's on offer. This page is to help you do some research and planning at your leisure, before your trip!
General Information on the Area
The following links are to tourist information offices / websites most helpful for the immediate area.
Activities
The following are links to centres listed in our Activities section.
Annual Events and Festivals
As well as the visitor centres, galleries and museums which remain open through the year, there are also many wonderful festival and annual events to be enjoyed in this area. Here are some links to organisers' websites for a few of them..
January
April
July
February
March
May
June
August
November
September
October
December
Gardens
With a wealth of beautiful gardens to visit in the Charente and the Dordogne, this is a gardener's paradise. Here are a few to sample!
History of the Area
The following websites provide an insight into the fascinating history of this area.