Ruffec

Ruffec is a commune in Charente located at the intersection of regional roads in southwestern France, surrounded by farmland and traditional stone buildings. The town center contains the main facilities and services that serve the surrounding agricultural area.

Archaeological evidence indicates human presence in the area since ancient times, with artifacts preserved in local collections. The town later became an important junction point for regional trade and connections between different areas.

The town hosts weekly markets where locals and visitors purchase regional cheeses, wines, and food specialties that reflect local eating habits and preferences. These gatherings remain important social occasions where the community comes together around shared food traditions.

The town is well connected by regular bus services to larger cities in the region, making it accessible to travelers. Most shops and services are concentrated in the town center, so visitors can easily navigate on foot.

The buildings combine medieval structures with more recent constructions, showing the different construction periods across centuries. This mix of old and new architecture tells the story of how the town developed over time.

Location: canton of Ruffec

Location: Charente

Location: arrondissement of Confolens

Elevation above the sea: 119 m

Shares border with: Les Adjots, Barro, Bernac, Condac, La Faye, Taizé-Aizie, Courcôme

Phone: +33545310175

Email: service.population@mairie-ruffec16.fr

Website: http://mairie-ruffec.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.02861,0.19917

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07