Jarnac

Jarnac sits along the north bank of the Charente River between Angoulême and Cognac, with stone buildings and commercial structures clustered near the waterfront. The town unfolds along the water and mixes older architecture with everyday services.

The town was the site of a battle in 1569 during the French Wars of Religion, when Catholic forces defeated Protestant armies. This event left deep marks on the area's past and shaped how people understood the region.

The town's identity is shaped by its connection to Cognac production, with several distilleries like Courvoisier, Delamain, and Thomas Hine & Co. drawing visitors and defining local commerce.

The town hosts daily markets except on Mondays, offering fresh local products and regional specialties that visitors can explore easily. You can find traditional goods and experience local food culture throughout the day.

A former French President was born here, and his childhood home is now a museum documenting his life and career. This connection has given the town an additional layer of historical importance.

Location: Charente

Location: arrondissement of Cognac

Elevation above the sea: 20 m

Shares border with: Bourg-Charente, Chassors, Foussignac, Julienne, Les Métairies, Triac-Lautrait, Mainxe-Gondeville

Phone: +33545810811

Email: mairie@ville-de-jarnac.fr

Website: http://ville-de-jarnac.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.68139,-0.17583

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:10