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.
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, France, 16390
Beautiful, recently built energy efficient house with mature garden. A bright entrance hall leads to the spacious living room and fitted kitchen, ground floor bedroom, shower room, utility room and workshop. Upstairs is a landing, master bedroom with...
€330,000
Jarnac, France, 16200
This attractive stone house is on the edge of the pretty riverside town of Jarnac with all its facilities. The house has been tastefully renovated and has a large garden with courtyard and pool. There is a large fitted kitchen (23m2), a dual aspec...
€461,100
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. ...
€288,900
Jarnac, France, 16200
This charming village house is set amongst vineyards yet is within walking distance of the village shop as well as Jarnac town centre. On the ground floor the house offers an entrance hall (with WC), a large living room with two sets of sliding pa...
€296,800
Villiers-le-Roux, France, 16240
This house is located 10 minutes from Ruffec. It consists of a house and its outbuildings, all set on a land of 3901 m2. The house consists of an entrance hall leading to a kitchen (with access to a bedroom upstairs), a dining room and a bathroom....
€158,050
Villefagnan, France, 16240
Located in a hamlet five minutes from Villefagnan, this house, renovated a few years ago, is ready to be lived in. The entrance hall opens into a living room. From this living room there is a hallway which leads to a shower room, an independent WC...
€194,400
Villefagnan, France, 16240
If you are looking for a low-cost, spacious property look no more, this could be the perfect home for you !! This stone house is well maintained and carries its charm and character from the past, with its high ceilings and beautiful exposed beams....
€371,000
Ruffec, France, 16700
Situated on the edge of an attractive village a few minutes from the bustling town of Ruffec, this stone house currently has all the accommodation on the ground floor but there is an attic space that may be suitable to convert subject to obtaining ap...
€95,000
Villebois-Lavalette, France, 16320
Habitable three bedroom property ready to update. Interesting house on three levels with central heating and attached garage, plus 33m2 cellar with rainwater storage tank. There is a covered parking area with small garden to rear plus a larger gar...
€99,000
Chalais, France, 16210
Situated south of Chalais, this village house has 100 m of living space. On the ground floor it consists of a kitchen opening onto a large living/dining room, an office, a shower room, and a WC. On the first floor there are 3 bedrooms, one of whi...
€103,400
Pleuville, France, 16490
Beautiful renovated stone cottage, situated in a small hamlet, only a 15 minute drive to the riverside town of Confolens with all amenities, bars, restaurants. The property has been well renovated, and has all the comforts of a modern home, while p...
€214,000
Montjean, France, 16240
A beautifully presented property situated in a small village just 10 minutes from Ruffec comprising of an entrance hall, kitchen, dining room with fireplace, living room with wood burner, shower room and boiler room. On the first floor, there is a l...
€266,430
Chalais, France, 16210
This 170 m house is made up on the ground floor of an entrance hall, a fitted kitchen opening onto a large 57 m living room, a back kitchen, an office which can be used as a bedroom, bathroom, shower and bathtub, a boiler room, a wine cellar and an...
€199,800
Alloue, France, 16490
Large Home and Gîte complex located in a beautiful rural setting. This property was originally a small farm. It has been developed by the current owners who operate it as a very successful gîte business - as well as being their family home. The...
€519,775
Garat, France, 16410
This beautifully renovated stone house, full of charm and character, dates back to the 17th/ 18th century. It is set in a unique historical location, with a panoramic view of the countryside and the Chteaux de la Tranchade in Garat in the distance, a...
€397,500
Benest, France, 16350
This charming semi-detached property is located in a quiet hamlet just 10 mins from all amenities. It has a parcel of land just under 1000m2 at the back of the property and a barn of approximately 100m2, which requires renovation. The ground floor...
€99,000
Nieuil, France, 16270
EXCLUSIVE TO BEAUX VILLAGES! We are pleased to offer for sale this delightful 3 bedroomed detached cottage, with several outbuildings offering scope to extend the living accommodation subject to any necessary permissions. Situated on the edge of a vi...
€110,000
Mansle, France, 16230
This beautifully maintained 19th-century village house is in the heart of a small charming village with all amenities, approximately 10 minutes from Mansle and 12 minutes from Ruffec. Set on a beautiful enclosed garden with 2 garages, workshops, and...
€251,450
Aunac, France, 16460
Located on the Charente river the village has a primary school, boulangerie, tabac, pharmacy, village shop and post office. A social place to live with thriving community. This five bedroom house, with two bathrooms offers large family living spac...
€272,850
Ruffec, France, 16700
Sitting in its own land and with views over open countryside, this lovely 6-bed proeprty is located just 5 minutes from the market town of Ruffec with its supermarkets, shops, schools and train station with connections to Angoulême, Bordeaux, Poitier...
€389,020
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.