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Would you like to discover a town where the heritage of the comic strip blends with the mildness of the Charente? Angoulême is easily accessible by train from Paris, Bordeaux and other major French cities, thanks to TGV and Intercités services. A perfect destination for a 100% train weekend, where culture, gastronomy and heritage intermingle, without planes or cars.
The Angoulême train station is a 2- to 3-hour TGV ride from Paris Montparnasse, 35 minutes from Bordeaux, and 40 minutes from Poitiers. Regular service offers several daily departures (17 direct round-trips between Paris and Angoulême per day).
Upon arrival, the station is just a few minutes’ walk from the historic center, and the bus network takes you to the main attractions, making it easy to transport your luggage.
À Angoulême there is no shortage of possibilities: the Angoulême Museum dedicated to African and Oceanic arts and fine art, the Musée de la Bande Dessinée and the Saint Peter's Cathedral and its Treasury bear witness to its rich heritage.
Port l'Houmeau - Charente River © OTPA DG
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