Angouleme, capital of the Charente department, is cathedral town situated in the southwestern France. Comic Book Festival in Angouleme is internationally recognized and it is also known as the capital of comic books and graphic novels in France.
The best place to visit in the Angouleme is north ramparts (remparts nord) over the Charente Valley.
You can also explore a plaque in honor of General Resnier who launched himself off the top off Ladent Tower in 1806 in a flying machine. Must see attractions are Cam’s Ski Nautique, Base Nautique Eric Tabarly, Musee du Papier 'le Nil', comic book and graphic art museum and Neo-Gothic architecture.
The wonderful city of Angouleme is also popular forits numerous and varied festivals. You’ll find all kinds of local products and delicious specialties At Les Gastronomades festival, which takes place in November.
If you want to travel to the charming city of Angouleme, then the Chunnel train(Eurostar train) is the most suitable option.Eurostar train is the high-speed train connecting UK to Europe and the fastest train running with the speed of 186mph makes it ideal way to travel within Europe.
The journey through Eurostar is convenient and most comfortable one. It becomes easy to travel to Angouleme by Eurostar under one price as Eurostar tied up with several train operating companies in UK.
You simply need to hop on the high-speed Eurostar London Paris Train from London St Pancras International station to Paris Gare Du Nord station and simply station change at Paris and takes Eurostar partner high-speed TGV to Angouleme.
You have to change station at Paris by taking the metro line 4 towards Porte d'Orléans to Gare de Montparnasse where you will find the TGV to Angouleme.
Alternatively, you can travel to Angouleme via Lille. The journey time for Eurostar London to Angouleme is around 5 hours.