Société Archéologique et Historique de la Charente

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History & Heritage

Société Archéologique et Historique de la Charente

Angoulême · Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

The archaeological and historical museum, founded by the Archaeological and Historical Society of Charente, is established in Angoulême. Recognized as a public institution, it falls under French heritage law. The museum is dedicated to the conservation and presentation of archaeological and historical collections relating to the Charente region. Its collections testify to local heritage, from prehistory to contemporary times. Located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, it contributes to the transmission of Charente heritage and to the knowledge of regional history.

Practical information

Address

44 Rue de Montmoreau

Phone number

+33 5 45 94 90 75

Official website

sahcharente.fr

Getting there

Nearest station

About 10 min walk from station Angoulême.

Parking

On-site parking.

Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026

Galleries nearby: La Petite Boutique (452 m), Showroom 57 (508 m), Galerie et école d'art Licorne (2.8 km).

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