To the east, rounded hillocks, to the west “the Seaside Part of Charente” deprives of any fierce contrasts, Le Pays d’Aigre is a harmony of landscapes dotted with typical built-up areas. Leading to the Atlantic, a delightful district for those fond of a traditional way of life; a place of ancient stones, remnants of our rich past, where all are welcomed by kind and simple people. Staying in the “Pays d’Aigre”, you’ll be far from the madding crowd, back to sources still very much alive.

AIGRE
A lively market 3 times a week, trades, drawing people from all around. A very old-time firm for Cognac. Gate to the famous Cognac Lands.

TUSSON
The museum of popular traditions and arts. The first part of the “Ecomusée”. The tower (of the wall around the abbey). Forest.

VILLEJESUS
To la Talonnière : out of the way hamlets.

SAINT FRAIGNE
Beautiful church and squire house. Contemporary frescoes by Louis Mazetier (1944).

MARCILLAC-LANVILLE
XII th cent Priory : remarkable Romanesque masterpiece (despite demolished cloister-remnants to be seen).

BESSE - CHARME
Still a wooded district. The “white Stone Dolmen” to be found between the two villages.(walking, bikes).

FOUQUEURE
The church : old time Chapel of the Templar Order. From a gallo-roman city, a polychrome mosaïc in the Town-Hall.

LES GOURS
An attractive pond : walking, fishing.