Hôtel de Ville, Angoulême, Medieval castle in Angoulême, France
The castle structure stands on a strategic rocky outcrop overlooking the Charente River, rising 80 meters above the waterway.
Count Alduin established the medieval fortress around 886, which later served as residence for the Counts of Angoulême until the early 14th century.
The castle transformation into the town hall preserved the Lusignan keep and Valois tower, representing different architectural periods from the 13th and 15th centuries.
The building now functions as Angoulême's town hall, maintaining administrative services while allowing visitors to explore its medieval architectural elements.
A telegraph station operated at the castle in 1825, with the 'pierre du télégraphe' remaining as the sole evidence of this communication post.
Location: Angoulême
Address: place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
GPS coordinates: 45.64833,0.15611
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
The monuments, museums, and natural sites of Angoulême, a city located in Charente. The city features a Romanesque cathedral, medieval fortifications, museums dedicated to comics and fine arts, as well as parks and gardens along the ramparts. The historic center has several churches, mansions, and squares lined with cafes. Green spaces and viewpoints allow for viewing the panorama over the Charente Valley.
Angoulême Cathedral
351 m
Musée d'Angoulême
318 m
Église Notre-Dame d'Obezine
335 m
Saint-André
205 m
Église Saint-Martial
309 m
Théâtre d'Angoulême
182 m
Société archéologique et historique de la Charente. Musée
379 m
Prefecture Hotel of Charente
289 m
Hôtel Saint-Simon
93 m
Espace Franquin
309 m
Musée de la résistance et de la déportation d'Angoulême
199 m
Angoulême market hall
215 m
Ancien évêché d'Angoulême
317 m
Vieux puits
382 m
Temple protestant d'Angoulême
170 m
Immeuble 11 rue d'Iéna
135 m
Hôtel Mousnier-Longpré
307 m
Lanterne des morts de Saint-André
197 m
Immeuble 12 rue d'Iéna
136 m
Maison de la Marbrerie
290 m
Porte ancienne, 61 rue du Minage
408 m
Immeuble 14 rue d'Iéna
157 m
Enceinte d'Épernon
130 m
Immeuble 28 rue d'Iéna
240 m
Immeuble 9 rue d'Iéna
116 m
Immeuble 18 rue d'Iéna
189 m
Chocolaterie Hôtel de ville
65 m
Échauguette
179 mReviews
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