Charente

Charente is a d?partement in central France named after the Charente River.

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Charente was one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from the former province of Angoumois.

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France: The French Republic or France (: R?publique fran?aise or France) is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe, and which is further made up of a collection of overseas islands and territories located in other continents....

Charente River: Charente is a river in western France, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. It is 360 km long....

French Revolution: During the French Revolution (1789-1799) democracy and republicanism overthrew the absolute monarchy in France, and the French portion of the Roman Catholic Church was forced to undergo radical restructuring. While France would oscillate among republic, empire, and monarchy for 75 years after the Fi...

Charente related Images and Photos (experimental)

Hollyhocks on the Quayside Ars-En-Re Ile De Re Charente Maritime France Europe

Couple Sitting on the Harbour-Side at La Rochelle Charente-Maritime France Europe

General View of the Yatch Basin and Lighthouse La Rochelle Charente-Maritime France Europe

La Chaine and St. Nicholas Towers La Rochelle at Dusk Charente-Maritime France