This tour of Angoulême has me smitten! It’s such a gorgeous place, filled with art, history, and culture, and the architecture is simply stunning. I’m dreaming of a trip there! It would be the perfect place to find my life partner. The energy of the city is so romantic that I’m sure I’d fall in love at first sight. I’m excited to meet the person with whom I will make memories in this amazing city.
Hello guys, glad your are getting acquainted with local life in Angoulême. You showed the covered market which is patroned by two American bloggers, Lady of the chateau, who bought a chateau (Puy Vidal) near La Rochefoucauld, just east of Angouleme.
It's interesting that France still continues with the enthusiasm for the bandes dessinées. Used to borrow books of them from the library and a friend used to buy and collect them. I thought Lucky Luke especially was hilarious! 😄
Yes, the comics are doing very well in France and Belgium. And it is such a great thing that internet didn't eat their success. The comics market has risen in last years possibly more than any other field of cultural industry. Whereas in 90's around 700 books were published per year, now the amount is around 5000 books annually in the French speaking area in Europe. Yes, Lucky Luke was my childhood favourite too :)
I really enjoyed this video. It is a very pretty place. I laughed out at the Photographer with Selfie sign I think it is cute. I also like the Two Women, it is nice to see gay couples acknowledged. Very nice video, Thank you, Jeff❤
Wow, I am overjoyed with all this information about agualiaum, I can't spell the name of the town you are two ladies that are married from the USA that has purchased a chateau outside of this town. You can find them on u tube by their video name, Lady of the Chateau. They show some of their adventures there too! They do artist retreats at their chateau. I do hope you look them up and can maybe meet sometime soon! I really loved this video! Thanks for all the information and for letting me tag along!
Thanks Fred. Yes we know the girls and are in contact online. We hope to meet them in the summer time. Their chateau is just beautiful!! Thanks for watching.
Mon premier long voyage hors de la Pologne communiste s'est déroulé dans la ville d'Angoulême. C'était une ville très agréable à la fin des années 1970. Nous étions un jeune couple marié. Mon mari a obtenu un contrat là-bas et a joué dans l'équipe de football. J'y ai rencontré des gens merveilleux. Il reste quelques photos de l'école de ma fille et de la ville. Merci pour ce beau film. Meilleures salutations de Berlin à tous les habitants d'Angoulême.
Thank you for this interesting visit … I knew about the festival, but as I never went to Angoulême, I didn’t know about all these walls covered with comics … and thank you also for the list of music pieces, I appreciate it 😉
la cathédrale d' Angoulême (cathédrale Saint-Pierre) est de style roman. Et à Angoulême il y a la place "New York" : pendant cent ans, New York s'est appelée Angoulesme (aujourd'hui Angoulême), en hommage à François I er. Angoulême Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Pierre) is Roman in style. And in Angoulême there is the place "New York": for a hundred years, New York was called Angoulesme (today Angoulême), in homage to François Ier.
Thank you so much! Yes comics are lovely. Ah he is from Kortrijk. I knew he was Belgian but I didn't know from which town. I used to live in Brussels and found the world of comics so special there. I became so happy when realised that Angouleme has that same vibe.
Ah! But you stopped right at the Charentese macarons.... how will we ever know if they're tasty? And which ones taste the best? Could there be a food tour of Angouleme or Charente in the future? Please? :) .... new subscriber and I love your channel. Thank you!
Thank you so much! Happy you like the channel and thank you for subscribing! Hahah, that seemed to be a good "cliffhanger" for the episode then. We definitely will feature the macarons in future episodes, as well as the food, cognac and wines of the area :)
Thanks for the walkabout in Angouleme. I drove through the city this past summer when I was traveling from a client in Normandy to a client in Occitanie. There are two UA-cam vloggers in that area whom I watch. One is Lady of the Chateau and the second is The Chateau Chronicles. Isn't it fun exploring?? Cheers-
Hello Robert and Jyrki ! If ever you don't know it, the amazing painting of the red-haired guy and the black-haired girl in a red dress painted on the wall at 7:13 is from one of the most important French comics of the 90s. It is called "SAMBRE" (Glénat publishing house, several albums) and take place during the 1848 Revolution. Have a look if you have the opportunity. It is very beautiful.
Charming tour! I have heard of the comic strip museum... it looks like fun. I think walking up the hill to the old city burned off any macaron calories! :-)
Your video brought back memories of a city and area that were just up the road from where we lived in Ruelle sur Touvre.. We had a not very successful "pension" and the only time it was fill was when the Festival. took place. I think I remember an enormous mural that had been painted high above a rail tunnel. It always impressed me by the size and location. It is a fascinating corner of France with its history, food and wine. Each time you paste photos of your home I try to work out where you're living; is it south of Angouleme? The covered market was a treat with its wonderful selction of food, how I wish we had one here in New Zealand. Walks in the foret de Braconne with my partner., which we miss along with so much of France I do envy you both. But I wish you both happiness and health in that enchanting part of France and look forward to seeing more of your videos.
une rare curiosité à voir au bout de la rue de Limoges qui donne sur un rond point non loin de la gare, avec la gendarmerie tout près! Quand vous arrivez prudemment au bout de cette rue, une flèche au sol, ou ce qu'il reste de la flèche plutôt, vous invite à tourner à droite, mais un panneau de sens interdit (sauf aux bus) vous interdit de tourner vers la gare!!! Donc, logiquement, comme aucun panneau ne vous interdit de tourner vers le rond point, et après vous être assuré que la voie est libre, vous accédez au dit rond-point, à une dizaine de mètres, pour le contourner par la droite, mais là stupéfaction! des voitures veulent absolument prendre le sens interdit, et vous voilà tout interdit!!! Alors M. le Maire, saurez-vous résoudre cette aberration kafkaïenne? Il y a urgence!!! En attendant il est préférable de manoeuvrer au bout de cette rue et contourner le pâté de maisons pour arriver au rond point par l'avenue adjacente et filer ensuite direction L'Isle d'Espagnac!
This tour of Angoulême has me smitten! It’s such a gorgeous place, filled with art, history, and culture, and the architecture is simply stunning. I’m dreaming of a trip there! It would be the perfect place to find my life partner. The energy of the city is so romantic that I’m sure I’d fall in love at first sight. I’m excited to meet the person with whom I will make memories in this amazing city.
Hello guys, glad your are getting acquainted with local life in Angoulême. You showed the covered market which is patroned by two American bloggers, Lady of the chateau, who bought a chateau (Puy Vidal) near La Rochefoucauld, just east of Angouleme.
Hi Francois, yes we have watched their videos too. Wonderful channel!
It's interesting that France still continues with the enthusiasm for the bandes dessinées. Used to borrow books of them from the library and a friend used to buy and collect them. I thought Lucky Luke especially was hilarious! 😄
Yes, the comics are doing very well in France and Belgium. And it is such a great thing that internet didn't eat their success. The comics market has risen in last years possibly more than any other field of cultural industry. Whereas in 90's around 700 books were published per year, now the amount is around 5000 books annually in the French speaking area in Europe. Yes, Lucky Luke was my childhood favourite too :)
I really enjoyed this video. It is a very pretty place. I laughed out
at the Photographer with Selfie sign I think it is cute. I also like
the Two Women, it is nice to see gay couples acknowledged.
Very nice video, Thank you,
Jeff❤
Its a lovely little city, well worth a visit!
I like to see you both have a big smile after you have had a sip of the coffee.
Oh yes, after a chilly and windy walk outside, the coffee totally melted us :)
Fun tour! One almost looked like Banksy was there.
Yes many interesting murals!
I am currently moving to Cognac, looking forward to exploring Angouleme also.
Oh congratulations, that's wonderful. Hope everything goes smoothly with the move!
Thanks for this nice visit ! Angoulème is a nice city and really interresting.
We are glad you liked the tour! Yes it is such a charming city. Small but full of life.
Wow, I am overjoyed with all this information about agualiaum, I can't spell the name of the town you are two ladies that are married from the USA that has purchased a chateau outside of this town. You can find them on u tube by their video name, Lady of the Chateau. They show some of their adventures there too! They do artist retreats at their chateau. I do hope you look them up and can maybe meet sometime soon! I really loved this video! Thanks for all the information and for letting me tag along!
Thanks Fred. Yes we know the girls and are in contact online. We hope to meet them in the summer time. Their chateau is just beautiful!! Thanks for watching.
Mon premier long voyage hors de la Pologne communiste s'est déroulé dans la ville d'Angoulême. C'était une ville très agréable à la fin des années 1970. Nous étions un jeune couple marié. Mon mari a obtenu un contrat là-bas et a joué dans l'équipe de football. J'y ai rencontré des gens merveilleux. Il reste quelques photos de l'école de ma fille et de la ville. Merci pour ce beau film. Meilleures salutations de Berlin à tous les habitants d'Angoulême.
Merci Hanna pour les belles mémoires. Bonjour à Berlin!!
Beautiful video! The French Dispatch is one of my favorites! Take care
Thank you so much! Yes it is such a great film!
Thank you for this interesting visit … I knew about the festival, but as I never went to Angoulême, I didn’t know about all these walls covered with comics … and thank you also for the list of music pieces, I appreciate it 😉
So glad you liked it. It is a lovely place and well worth a visit!
Beautiful !
Thanks Rodolfo!
la cathédrale d' Angoulême (cathédrale Saint-Pierre) est de style roman. Et à Angoulême il y a la place "New York" : pendant cent ans, New York s'est appelée Angoulesme (aujourd'hui Angoulême), en hommage à François I er. Angoulême Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Pierre) is Roman in style. And in Angoulême there is the place "New York": for a hundred years, New York was called Angoulesme (today Angoulême), in homage to François Ier.
Such an interesting history. Definitely even more to explore!
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Thank you!
How good to have such a lovely town nearby . Best wishes.
Its great, from all the diy stores to then the restaurants after a long days work.
Nice done guys 👍 love the comics, lucky luke creator Morris is from my home town kortrijk in Belgium 😊
Thank you so much! Yes comics are lovely. Ah he is from Kortrijk. I knew he was Belgian but I didn't know from which town. I used to live in Brussels and found the world of comics so special there. I became so happy when realised that Angouleme has that same vibe.
@@charenteliving I definitely need to visit there 😉
@@chateaudelannoy We highly recommend :)
This is beautiful. It must be nice to live there.
Thanks Peter.
Ah! But you stopped right at the Charentese macarons.... how will we ever know if they're tasty? And which ones taste the best? Could there be a food tour of Angouleme or Charente in the future? Please? :) .... new subscriber and I love your channel. Thank you!
Thank you so much! Happy you like the channel and thank you for subscribing! Hahah, that seemed to be a good "cliffhanger" for the episode then. We definitely will feature the macarons in future episodes, as well as the food, cognac and wines of the area :)
I love this place. It's wonderful that you showcase places like this. I would never know about them otherwise.
Thanks David!
Another beautiful video.Thanks so much,so lovely to find out about the history of Angouleme 🥰
Thank you Catherine!!
Wonderful in spite of the chill in the air.
Thanks Richard!
Thanks for the walkabout in Angouleme. I drove through the city this past summer when I was traveling from a client in Normandy to a client in Occitanie. There are two UA-cam vloggers in that area whom I watch. One is Lady of the Chateau and the second is The Chateau Chronicles. Isn't it fun exploring?? Cheers-
Thanks Glen. Its a lovely city, and seems a little unknown, but worth a stop over sometime!
@@charenteliving It's on my bucket list. 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
Gracias, por mostrá tanto lugares bellos. Son encantadores ❤️
Nos alegra que disfrutes el video.
Hello Robert and Jyrki ! If ever you don't know it, the amazing painting of the red-haired guy and the black-haired girl in a red dress painted on the wall at 7:13 is from one of the most important French comics of the 90s. It is called "SAMBRE" (Glénat publishing house, several albums) and take place during the 1848 Revolution. Have a look if you have the opportunity. It is very beautiful.
Oh wow, so interesting. Thanks for the info!!
Charming tour! I have heard of the comic strip museum... it looks like fun. I think walking up the hill to the old city burned off any macaron calories! :-)
Thanks Lawrence, yes we need many hill walks to burn the calories!! haha
A lot of the bandes desinee artist are in fact Belgian. Like Herge and the artist that draws Lucky Luke!
So interesting.
Angouleme. The title (duchesse) of the owner of one of the finest emerald suits ever created
Oh so interesting, must look this up!
@@charenteliving we both love antiques....
@@simonlabeuf7782 Great minds think alike, as they say!
@@charenteliving tks!
@@charenteliving may I send you a private message?
Your video brought back memories of a city and area that were just up the road from where we lived in Ruelle sur Touvre.. We had a not very successful "pension" and the only time it was fill was when the Festival. took place. I think I remember an enormous mural that had been painted high above a rail tunnel. It always impressed me by the size and location. It is a fascinating corner of France with its history, food and wine. Each time you paste photos of your home I try to work out where you're living; is it south of Angouleme? The covered market was a treat with its wonderful selction of food, how I wish we had one here in New Zealand. Walks in the foret de Braconne with my partner., which we miss along with so much of France I do envy you both. But I wish you both happiness and health in that enchanting part of France and look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Thanks Terence for your lovely message. Glad you are enjoying the videos and glad to have you along with us!
Angouleme is beautiful, we visited the Musee de Bande Desinee in 2015, it was incredible! We are coming to the Charente again in May, can't wait.
Gary
Oh great, what parts will you be visiting in May?
@CHARENTE LIVING we are house hunting, saint junien, eymoutiers then near to Riberac. Looking forward to it, and you two are a real inspiration.
@@LimousinLife Oh so exciting. Best of luck!!
Don’t know if you mentioned but when is the festival held?
Sorry for late reply. I believe its the weekend of June 22nd.. The festival is called Les Sarabandes if you want to have a google.
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Could you make a video of the old Camping which was located at the Rue des Bourgines next to the river.
In the 80's en in 1995 we used to go there
Oh will have to look it up and make a visit!
une rare curiosité à voir au bout de la rue de Limoges qui donne sur un rond point non loin de la gare, avec la gendarmerie tout près! Quand vous arrivez prudemment au bout de cette rue, une flèche au sol, ou ce qu'il reste de la flèche plutôt, vous invite à tourner à droite, mais un panneau de sens interdit (sauf aux bus) vous interdit de tourner vers la gare!!! Donc, logiquement, comme aucun panneau ne vous interdit de tourner vers le rond point, et après vous être assuré que la voie est libre, vous accédez au dit rond-point, à une dizaine de mètres, pour le contourner par la droite, mais là stupéfaction! des voitures veulent absolument prendre le sens interdit, et vous voilà tout interdit!!! Alors M. le Maire, saurez-vous résoudre cette aberration kafkaïenne? Il y a urgence!!! En attendant il est préférable de manoeuvrer au bout de cette rue et contourner le pâté de maisons pour arriver au rond point par l'avenue adjacente et filer ensuite direction L'Isle d'Espagnac!