La Rochefoucauld, Administrative commune in Charente, France.
La Rochefoucauld stands on elevated ground overlooking the Tardoire Valley, 21 kilometers northeast of Angoulême in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
The administrative division dates back to medieval times when the first lord Foucauld established his presence in the area during the 11th century.
The administrative center maintains traditional French governmental services while serving as the central office of the Val de Tardoire canton since 2014.
France Services office operates Monday afternoons from 13:00 to 17:30, with morning and afternoon sessions available Tuesday through Friday by appointment.
The administrative territory encompasses 16 associated communes within its jurisdiction, making it the third largest canton by surface area in Charente department.
Location: canton of La Rochefoucauld
Location: Charente
Location: Arrondissement of Angoulême
Location: La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois
Elevation above the sea: 95 m
Shares border with: Marillac-le-Franc, Rancogne, Rivières, Saint-Projet-Saint-Constant, Taponnat-Fleurignac
Address: La Rochefoucauld, 16110 La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois, France 16110 La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois
Website: http://larochefoucauld.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.74056,0.38611
Latest update: October 24, 2025 07:34
Château de La Rochefoucauld
799 m
Grotte du Placard
6.2 km
Grotte du Visage
6.9 km
Château du Puy Vidal
4 km
Château de Rancogne
5.2 km
Rancogne Cave
5 km
Chapelle Saint-Jean de Malleyrand
6.2 km
Logis de Ribérolles
3.2 km
Abri du Bois-du-Roc
6.9 km
Logis de Rochebertier
6.4 km
Collégiale Saint-Cybard de La Rochefoucauld
29 m
Aven de Marillac
3.5 km
Église Saint-Caprais d'Agris
5.5 km
Église Saint-Projet de Saint-Projet-Saint-Constant
2 km
Église Saint-Étienne d'Olérat
1.4 km
Église Saint-Cybard de Rivières
2.4 km
Église Saint-Didier
3.4 km
Église Notre-Dame
5.2 km
Église Saint-Vivien d'Yvrac
4.8 km
Église Saint-Remy de Fleurignac
5 km
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens de Rancogne
4.9 km
Église du couvent des Carmes de La Rochefoucauld
164 m
Église Saint-Martial de Taponnat-Fleurignac
4.7 km
Pont du château de La Rochefoucauld
388 m
Église Saint-Sornin de Saint-Sornin
6.4 km
Chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste de la commanderie templière de Malleyrand
6.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Michel du château de La Rochefoucauld
446 m
Chapelle de l'hôpital de La Rochefoucauld
289 mReviews
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