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.
Nanteuil-en-Vallée, France, 16700
This property is a wonderful opportunity to buy a very well presented property with a renovated house in excellent condition. The very pretty and well renowned village of Nanteuil-en-Vallée is a short distance away and a lovely walk/cycle through ...
€395,000
Rouillac, France, 16170
This delightful 4-bedroom house sits on the very edge of the village and comes with an enclosed garden and a swimming pool. The ground floor offers a large open-plan living room with distinct sitting, dining and kitchen areas. This dual-aspect roo...
€318,000
Ruffec, France, 16700
EXCLUSIVE TO BEAUX VILLAGES! Situated in a quiet hamlet just 10 minutes outside the pretty market town of Ruffec with all of its amenities and only 5km from the beautiful mediaeval village of Nanteuil-En-Vallée, this lovely stone property is packed f...
€214,000
Pillac, France, 16390
A property ready to move into with scope to create more living space, situated a few kilometers from Aubeterre sur Dronne. The house comprises a large kitchen/dining room, a sitting room with wood burner, four bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower, a ...
€381,500
Verteuil-sur-Charente, France, 16510
This pretty stone village house has a fully fitted kitchen with feature woodburner, a good sized living area, utility room, WC and another room that could be used as a downstairs bedroom, there are 4 generous sized bedrooms upstairs with parquet floo...
€172,800
Aigre, France, 16140
This five-bedroom, two-bathroom south-facing house offers spacious yet cosy accommodation over three levels. The property is privately owned and has a small private courtyard next to the house. It also benefits from communal facilities of a small, ex...
€129,500
Challignac, France, 16300
A charming single storey villa style property with approximately 185 m2 of living space, located in a quiet, peaceful village with far reaching views of the surrounding countryside. Through large wooden gates along a 35 metre gravel drive and ...
€349,650
Confolens, France, 16500
EXCLUSIVE TO BEAUX VILLAGES! Very attractive house finished to a high standard by the current owners with terraces to the front and side of the property on the first floor level with views across the landscaped gardens and rural countryside. Split l...
€219,000
Villebois-Lavalette, France, 16320
Pretty stone property built around the 1870s in the heart of a hamlet in the countryside. The house of around 166 m2 offers a kitchen, office, living room, bedroom, bathroom/shower and separate toilet on the ground floor and 3 bedrooms, toilet upstai...
€219,350
Bonnes, France, 16390
Set in an elevated position, surrounded by lovely countryside, this property is superbly located near to a popular riverside village and also the lovely 'Village de France' of Aubeterre sur Dronne. Recently renovated, the interior is light and airy ...
€345,000
Aigre, France, 16140
Take your choice with this lovely rural property. A 5 bedroom house, or an almost instant 3 bed and separate 2 bed. With very useable outbuildings, this is an eye-catcher for someone with a gite complex in mind or just a large family home with extra ...
€278,200
Villefagnan, France, 16240
This superb traditional Longère is a very substantial property offering 340M2 of 4 bedroomed accommodation in the main house plus two further cottages, a large barn and other outbuildings and sits in level pasture and paddocks of just over 7ha with m...
€657,200
Bourg-Charente, France, 16200
Property consisting of a main stone house and a guest house, offering great potential. The main house comprises on the ground floor a cosy lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen, versatile bedroom/office, bedroom with en-suite bathroom, another bedro...
€304,950
Ruffec, France, 16700
Stone town house, full of charm and character, ideally situated in a quiet and sought after area in Ruffec. This spacious property offers a bright, spacious interior, full of potential, with a welcoming entrance hall, a lounge, a convivial dining roo...
€213,840
Barro, France, 16700
EXCLUSIVE TO BEAUX VILLAGES ! Located in a small hamlet between Verteuil-sur-Charente and Ruffec, this three bedroomed property is easy to maintain. The house is complemented with outbuildings and a good size garden The entrance hall leads to a s...
€178,200
Pillac, France, 16390
With 3 bedrooms and one bathroom, this property sits in a hedged mature garden of 2,478 m2. There is a secure, fenced in swimming pool of 9 x 4 meters with far reaching views of the Charentais countryside. The property is well presented and i...
€230,050
Rouillac, France, 16170
Originally built for a notaire, this attractive stone house sits next to the church in a village close to the market towns of Jarnac and Rouillac. On the ground floor an entrance provides access to a sitting room and a reception room with an impre...
€599,000
Sainte-Sévère, France, 16200
This light, bright 4 bed house has all the living accommodation on the first floor above 120m2 of ground floor space which could provide further accommodation subject to the usual planning permissions. The house needs some refurbishment, including th...
€162,000
Jarnac, France, 16200
Set in a small hamlet this charming property is within walking distance of the village shops and restaurant and close to the market town of Jarnac. With plenty of character features it has spacious living accommodation as well as an independent guest...
€360,000
Verdille, France, 16140
Beautiful renovated stone property with numerous outbuildings in an idyllic, lovely and peaceful setting, in a hamlet with only a few houses. It is set in a beautiful large enclosed garden with many shrubs and trees, and an in ground swimming pool. ...
€256,800
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.