SELF-CATERING HOLIDAY HOMES AND VILLAS IN CHARENTE, FRANCE. Search for self catering holiday cottages and villas in Charente, France - Book direct with private owners on Rent-in-France. Charente is a peaceful, rural region located at the heart of Poitou-Charentes, southwestern France. It’s surrounded by the departments of the Vienne, Dordogne, Haute-Vienne, Charente-Maritime, and Deux-Sevres. The departmental capital is Angouleme, a medieval town full of culture and home to a fantastic cathedral, good bars and restaurants. Another perhaps more famous town in Charente is Cognac, an attractive medieval town and producer of the world famous drink. Other popular towns well worth visiting when staying in a Charente holiday property include Chalais, Barbezieux, Aubeterre ,Montbron, historic La Rochefoucauld and Ruffec. Rent a holiday home in Charente and experience traditional French rural life, enjoy the tranquil countryside, castles, chateaux, museums and go fishing in the numerous lakes and rivers. Many golf enthusiasts also chose to stay in Charente accommodation and play on one of the four magnificent golf courses in the area. The temperature in Charente is generally mild all year round.