Search a charming range of property for sale in Charente, a green and sunny department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine — world-famous for cognac. If you love the luscious French countryside, these homes and houses are for you, including property for sale in the Charente Dordogne border.
Cherves-Chtelars, France, 16310
All the main living space on the first floor, with stunning large lounge and fully fitted kitchen. Three bedrooms including master ensuite, office with balcony, games room, gym, beautiful family bathroom, large barn and good size plot with views.
€335,000
Verteuil-sur-Charente, France, 16510
Situated in a lovely riverside village, this pretty stone property is habitable straight away but with a little updating it could be magnificent. The house comes with an easy to maintain attached garden, a garage, and across the lane is a plot of lan...
€162,000
Jarnac, France, 16200
In the pretty village of Saint-Même-Les-Carrières, this attractive 4-bedroom single-storey house sits in over an acre of park-like garden and is within walking distance of the bar, restaurant and boulangerie. Approached via a long drive, the house...
€399,620
Champagne-Mouton, France, 16350
This lovely cottage has been recently and tastefully renovated , it has a wonderful welcoming feel and the layout flows through the house. There is an entry leading to both the large living dining room with its brand new pellet stove and to the kitch...
€149,500
Cognac, France, 16100
EXCLUSIVE TO BEAUX VILLAGES! Set on a generous level plot near the historic town of Cognac, this 4/5 bedroom house comes with a swimming pool and lovely rural views. The local village of Salles d'Angles, with supermarket and boulangerie, is just a sh...
€367,500
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, France, 16390
Rarely available for renovation, a historic Maison de Maitre, barns and pigeonier dating back to Napoleon I. Situated in an elevated position with lovely views over the surrounding countryside. Sitting in the middle of it's own land of just under 8,5...
€333,900
Mansle, France, 16230
This quintessentially French house was renovated eleven years ago, and now offers on the ground floor an eat-in kitchen, utility (with WC), lounge and workshop and on the first floor two bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside there s a sunny terrace, and...
€149,950
Palluaud, France, 16390
Lovely property set in nearly half an acre of well tended garden with an above ground pool. Comprising of two houses and a one bed apartment, plus a games room and a barn. Gated entrance with parking area. Good outside spaces for relaxing and alfresc...
€304,950
Rouillac, France, 16170
This attractive house sits on the very edge of the village and comes with a mature garden, swimming pool and lovely rural views. The local market town of Rouillac with its shops, restaurants and supermarket is just a short drive away and the departme...
€199,800
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, France, 16390
This superbly presented high quality property offers 3 light and airy bedrooms, one of which is has its own sitting area and ensuite shower room/wc and the other two bedrooms sharing a large shower room/wc between them. The living area is spacious, l...
€371,000
Rouillac, France, 16170
Set in the very heart of a pretty village, this impressive property is packed with original character and comes with a walled garden and a set of attractive outbuildings. The local market town, Rouillac, is just a short drive and offers most faciliti...
€397,500
Nanteuil-en-Vallée, France, 16700
This magnificent stone house is located in a peaceful hamlet, just five and ten minutes away from the historic villages of Nanteuil-en-Vallée and Verteuil-sur-Charente. This charming property offers an ideal living environment for those seeking tranq...
€162,000
Chalais, France, 16210
Constructed in 1973. Well looked after this property comprises entrance hall,2 bedrooms, living room. Door to front garden, kitchen, garage and car port area. The gardens, front and back are enclosed and the whole plot is 917m2. Price including ...
€146,060
Pleuville, France, 16490
This large 4 bedroom farmhouse does require a small amount of finishing off. It sits on a very large plot with numerous, large outbuildings which could be converted to holiday/rental dwellings if desired, subject to planning. Some of the grounds have...
€215,000
Londigny, France, 16700
Located in avillage 10 minutes from the town of Ruffec, this is composed of a kitchen, a living room and a dining room on the ground floor. Three bedrooms, a bathroom and a toilet are spread over two separate floors. A floor composed of two bedrooms ...
€98,100
Pranzac, France, 16110
Lovely presented terraced cottage, offering 4 bedrooms, lovely courtyard and wooded gardens. This property is situated on the edge of a village offering a bar restaurant, boulangerie, schools and hairdressers, situated just 18kms from the historical ...
€167,400
Rioux-Martin, France, 16210
EXCLUSIVE TO BEAUX VILLAGES! What a spot for this pretty, 3/4 bedroom detached country house set in it's own wooded grounds of around a hectare with its own private fishing lake and not a neighbour in sight. What more can you want? Turning onto t...
€275,000
Segonzac, France, 16130
This large Charentaise home set on the edge of a small hamlet near Cognac offers generous living accommodation over two floors as well as potential for further expansion. On the ground floor an elegant entrance hall gives access to a living room a...
€530,000
Londigny, France, 16700
This pretty, energy-efficient house is built with ecological materials - a Douglas Fir frame with walls constructed from a straw and earth mixture, finished with a lime render (30 cm inertia wall), and features many other eco features. It welcomes...
€134,066
Saint-Quentin-de-Chalais, France, 16210
This property presents a great opportunity to acquire a spacious family home set in grounds of 17,387m2 (over 6 acres) with no close neighbours yet within 6 minutes drive of a thriving market town with a train connection to Angouleme and Bordeaux. Th...
€328,600
Charente is a department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, named after the winding Charente River.
The Charente is home to 350,000 people, with over 40,000 of residents living in its prefecture, Angoulême, which overlooks the river. It’s the fourth most popular department among British buyers too, who are attracted to Charente for its warm air, picturesque landscapes, sandy coast and up-and-coming wine region.
The Charente is north of Bordeaux and south of Nantes. It’s a popular alternative to the verdant Dordogne as both regions have lots of rolling hills, authentic French villages, and offer variety when it comes to properties.
Charente enjoys a pleasant climate, with mild winters and relatively warm summers. La Rochelle enjoys 2250 hours of sunshine, second only to the French Riviera. Snowfall is rare in winter and the summer-to-autumn transition is said to be when the department is at its best. Expect a gentle breeze from the coast and regular sun.
The Charente coastline is populated with many beaches and ports. La Rochelle offers a refreshing mix of Renaissance-inspired architecture and small-town charm. The islands Noirmoutier, Ré and Île d’Aix offer an escape from inland life, where long beaches surround the town and tranquillity is the norm.
Over half of the Charente’s economy is generated by exports of Cognac, a small town that gives its name to the popular brandy from which it is the epicentre of local brandy production. It’s a unique spirit that’s double-distilled onsite in Cognac, the Charentais, an area immediately north of Bordeaux.
The Bordeaux wine region surrounds the region of Poitou-Charentes in a large semicircle, making it easy to fetch local wines, wherever you are. The Poitou-Charentes coastline is delightful year-round. There you’ll find both flashy restaurants designed to entice tourists and local favourites, where seafood is often a speciality.
Properties in the Charente are well priced and affordable for those looking for an authentic life in France. Whether you’re after a farmhouse on the outskirts near a popular vineyard, a typical Charente house in an old village or perhaps an apartment in a bustling city like Angoulême – there’s something for every taste in the Charente.
Property prices in the Charente are typical of France. Prices are cheaper than Paris, the south coast and the riviera, and similar to the Dordogne and northern regions.
At France Property Guides, we also have homes closer to the coast in the Charente-Maritime for you to browse if you prefer to live by the sea.
Our expert guides can lead you through financing your purchase of Charente property and buying homes in France, as well as give you tips for living there once you've moved. Our property market news can keep you on top of the latest developments and legislation too, so search houses for sale in Charente and start your journey abroad today.