Estate Agents in Verteuil-sur-Charente

What is there to see and do in Verteuil-sur-Charente?

Verteuil-sur-Charente is a Petite Cité de Caractère, a label awarded to certain villages and which aims at preserving remarkable heritage. Verteuil-sur-Charente has a rich history and several monuments well worth visiting. The most popular are the church Saint-Médard and the water mill, both dating from the 12th century. The church is home to a very impressive sculpture depicting the “Mise au Tombeau” - a representation of Christ being placed in the tomb dating from the 16th century.

The Château de Verteuil-sur-Charente is also a lovely sight with its imposing towers. The Château dates back to the 15th century and was built by the Rochefoucauld family.

As you wander around this village, you can admire several mediaeval buildings and their splendid architecture as well as enjoying the picturesque views that this village has to offer. 

What events take place in Verteuil-sur-Charente?

A local market is held each Sunday morning in Verteuil-sur-Charente and is the perfect opportunity to buy fresh produce. An evening market along with a special producers’ market is  also organised during the month of August. Verteuil-sur-Charente holds an annual Christmas market in December, perfect for getting into the festive spirit! A large brocante also takes place each July for those on the hunt for antiques.  

What is there to see and do in Charente?

Famed worldwide for its Cognac production, the Charente is second only to Provence for the number of sunshine hours per year. The vines flourish under these conditions and stretch for miles in orderly ranks giving a distinctive look to much of the countryside.

The Charente river flows through the department and the city of Angoulème (43 km), which hosts an amazing weekend of classic car racing around the old city ramparts each September, where Bugattis battle it out with Rileys and MGs. The city also holds a world famous International Comic Book Festival each January, which attracts approximately 200 000 visitors! 

A few must-see towns in the department include Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (90 km) which is listed as one the Plus Beaux Villages de France (one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France), Cognac (65 km) itself and La Rochefoucauld (34 km) with its magnificent chateau. 

What amenities are near Verteuil-sur-Charente?

Verteuil-sur-Charente is a well situated village in the Charente. Its proximity to Ruffec and the larger cities of Angoulême, Limoges and Poitiers means there are excellent amenities and transport links nearby.

• Ruffec train station (7 km)
• Angoulême train station (40 km)
• Poitiers airport (75 km)
• Limoges airport (87 km) 
• Nearest towns: Ruffec 
• Nearest cities: Angoulême, Poitiers, Limoges

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What are the typical features of properties in Verteuil-sur-Charente? 

The properties in and around Verteuil are mainly stone properties. There are a lot of longères - which are lowish stone buildings, often with outbuildings because they were originally farms properties in this area generally come with a decent amount of land, and a swimming pool maybe. There is the odd maison de maître around here but it is not as common.

What is the average cost of properties in Verteuil-sur-Charente? 

The average cost of a renovation project in this area is about 45 000€. 

For a ready to move into stone property, the average cost is around 270 000€, for something with gites and extras, it will be around 300 000€ plus. 

Give us a best-kept secret about Verteuil-sur-Charente 

There is a lovely park by the river, with a camping car area available which is within walking distance to the village with its bars and restaurants. In the summer, there is a local producers market also near the park. 

What are the local market trends in Verteuil-sur-Charente? Are there many properties on the market? Is the local area increasingly popular? 

The area has definitely grown in popularity over the last 3 years because you get a lot  for your money generally. You are likely to find more of the package that you want in this area in comparison to others. 

The area is also increasingly popular with the French, much more so than before with people moving here from different regions