Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire

Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire is a French commune in Charente, located within the Cognac district. It functions as the administrative center of its canton and features a typical French market town layout with a central square and surrounding residential areas.

The area has been inhabited since ancient times, though the modern town developed through the merging of two settlements over time. This combination of origins shaped its growth as an administrative and trade center in the region.

The town's name comes from two sources: Barbezieux from an ancient noble family and Saint-Hilaire from the saint honored here. This dual heritage shapes how the place looks and functions, visible in both its buildings and local customs today.

The town is easily accessible by car and has a central market square where you can park and get oriented. Local shops, restaurants, and services cluster around the city center, making walking around straightforward and convenient.

The town is an important hub for the Cognac region, though it remains less famous than its renowned neighboring city. This makes it an authentic place to discover everyday France without large crowds of tourists.

Location: canton of Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire

Location: Charente

Location: arrondissement of Cognac

Elevation above the sea: 70 m

Shares border with: Barret, Criteuil-la-Magdeleine, Lagarde-sur-le-Né, Reignac, Saint-Bonnet, Saint-Médard, Salles-de-Barbezieux, Montmérac, Vignolles, Bellevigne

Address: 16300 Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire, France

Website: http://mairie-barbezieux.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.47278,-0.15556

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:05