Special Events

Rampart Race, Angouleme

14th - 16th Sept. 2012

Places are very limited for this popular weekend which attracts car enthusiasts from all over Europe. The cars arrive on the Friday evening for the Concours d'Elegance; on Saturday there is a rally across the Charente region and Sunday is race day! A superb atmosphere and a chance to see some very rare vehicles in action........

Weddings - what more romantic setting could you choose than the Charente?......................La Betoulle regularly accommodates local wedding parties from wedding venues such as the nearby the Chateau de Nieuil and www.smallweddingsinfrance.co.uk.

Cookery Courses: Mary Cadogan the former Food Director of BBC Good Food & Olive magazines is now living full time in our region & has opened a cookery school at her beautiful home on the Charente, just 20 mins drive from La Betoulle. She offers a range of 1 day or bespoke courses for visitors to the region e.g. Vegetarian, Baking, Entertaining, etc......

International Music & Folklore Festival, Confolens - August 2012

For five days the town is filled with colourful dancers and musicians.....

European Ballooning Championships August 2012

Spectactular launch events, airshows, etc. around the region over three days.......

Vineyard Visits - The local vineyards and those of the Haute Poitou region are pleased to offer tastings

Dual centre holidays in the Charente and Dordogne - why not consider spending a week in both departments by booking with us or our partners in Gorce, Ste. Croix-du-Beaumont .....for details see