Search Historic Hotels in Angoulême

A trip to the historical sites in Angoulême is likely number one on your sightseeing list. Also explore all there is to see and do including the museums and festivals.

Based on our travel expertise, Mercure Angouleme Hotel de France is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Chateau d’Angouleme is a short walk away. Other choices close to historic sites include Hôtel du Palais and Maison de la Marbrerie.

Angoulême is home to 112 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Angoulême is notable for landmarks like Chateau d’Angouleme, Angouleme Cathedral and Ramparts of Angoulême. Cultural venues include International Cartoon Museum, The Comics Museum and Angouleme Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are FRAC Poitou-Charentes and Hirondelle Golf.

Historic hotels give guests a chance to stay in a place that’s been officially recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as stately homes, palaces or even lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — as long as it’s of special interest. These types of hotels in Angoulême often retain authentic characteristics like traditional architecture and period features within the guestrooms or public spaces.

They are quite similar. “Historic hotel” is a term often used in the US, whereas “heritage hotel” is common in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to focus on the physical building and architecture. Heritage hotels draw their meaning mainly from the cultural value and how it inspired the surrounding community.

Yes, every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, but hotel interiors are fitted with modern conveniences and safety features. Visitors can expect the amenities you’d get from a hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. When you book a historic hotel in Angoulême, it doesn’t mean you’re choosing a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or rundown.