3-Day Property Viewing Itinerary (Charente)

Ideal for a focused first trip — covering key hotspots and property styles

Day 1 – Angoulême & Surrounding Countryside (Accessibility + Balance)

Focus: Accessibility, services, and mixed property options

Morning – Angoulême

• Walk the old town and ramparts

• Explore cafés, shops, and markets

• Assess “day-to-day living” practicality

• Check train station (TGV to Paris)

Property viewings:

• Townhouse or edge-of-town property

• Renovated home within 10–15 minutes of town

Lunch:

• Central Angoulême — experience town lifestyle

Afternoon – Surrounding Villages (10–25 mins out)

• View:

  • Stone farmhouse with land

  • Village house with courtyard

  • Renovation project

What to assess:

• Drive times to amenities

• Road access and positioning

• Neighbouring properties

Evening:

• Stay near Angoulême

• Reflect on: Could you live here year-round?

Day 2 – Cognac & Jarnac (Lifestyle + Prestige)

Focus: Vineyard lifestyle, higher-end properties, long-term appeal

Morning – Cognac

• Walk town centre and riverfront

• Visit local markets or cafés

• Explore surrounding vineyard areas

Property viewings:

• Character town property

• Vineyard-edge house

• Renovated farmhouse with pool

Lunch:

• Cognac — soak up the atmosphere

Afternoon – Jarnac & Nearby Villages

• View:

  • Larger homes with land

  • Properties with gîte potential

  • Lifestyle homes (ready to move into)

What to assess:

• Tourism vs year-round living

• Rental or business potential

• Property finish quality

Evening:

• Stay in Cognac or rural gîte

• Reflect on: Lifestyle vs budget balance

Day 3 – South Charente (Aubeterre Area – Beauty + Tranquillity)

Focus: Scenic locations, second homes, peaceful living

Morning – Aubeterre-sur-Dronne

• Explore village square and cafés

• Visit monolithic church

• Experience “picture-perfect France”

Property viewings:

• Village house with terrace

• Countryside home with views

• Holiday home potential

Lunch:

• Aubeterre or nearby village

Afternoon – Surrounding Rural Areas

• View:

  • Isolated properties

  • Renovation opportunities

  • Larger plots and land

What to assess:

• Isolation vs accessibility

• Internet and utilities

• Winter feel vs summer charm

Evening:

• Depart or stay locally