Frac Poitou-Charente, Contemporary art gallery in Angoulême, France
Frac Poitou-Charentes operates from two locations: a main exhibition space in central Angoulême and a collection storage site in Linazay housing around eight hundred artworks. The main building, designed by architect Jean-Marie Mandon, displays contemporary art across several exhibition spaces.
The institution was founded in 1983 and initially operated from the Hôtel Saint-Simon before moving to a newly designed building in 2008. This relocation marked an important turning point in its development as an art center.
The collection presents work by around four hundred international artists across different artistic mediums, from painting to sculpture to installation. Visitors encounter a diverse range of creative approaches and artistic practices from across the globe.
The gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with guided tours available and a documentation center featuring art publications. Plan to spend enough time to explore the exhibitions at a comfortable pace.
A dedicated space called The Player focuses exclusively on film and video art, showing how these mediums hold a central place in contemporary artistic practice. The secondary site in Linazay also provides experimental areas where artistic exploration and creation take place.
Location: Angoulême
Address: 63 Bd Besson Bey, 16000 Angoulême, France
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 14:00-18:00
Phone: +33545928701
Website: https://fracpoitoucharentes.com
GPS coordinates: 45.65443,0.15835
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:07
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.
Hôtel de Ville, Angoulême
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Musée de la bande dessinée
569 m
Abbey of Saint-Cybard
667 m
Angoulême Paper Museum
631 m
Saint-André
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Église Saint-Martial
629 m
Église Saint-Jacques de l'Houmeau
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Société archéologique et historique de la Charente. Musée
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Île de Bourgines
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Hôtel Saint-Simon
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Espace Franquin
594 m
Musée de la résistance et de la déportation d'Angoulême
504 m
Angoulême market hall
498 m
Musée du Papier
685 m
Chapelle des Cordeliers
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Ancien évêché d'Angoulême
755 m
Vieux puits
608 m
Hôtel Mousnier-Longpré
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Clinique Sainte-Marthe
669 m
Capitainerie de l'Houmeau
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Maison de la Marbrerie
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Enceinte d'Épernon
680 m
Le Nil
627 m
Lanterne des morts de Saint-André
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Immeuble rue Turenne
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Chocolaterie Hôtel de ville
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Les Pieds Nickelés
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Place Francis Louvel
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