Fun & Quirky

During a fun ride in the form of a police investigation, discover all the hidden treasures of the city of Chalais. Inspector Rando will accompany your children along the way to find all the clues and solve the final puzzle.
Randoland tour: circuit card to be removed in the tourist office of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne or to download on the website of the tourist office of the South Charente.

Head to the picnic area of Saint-Quentin-de-Chalais to rediscover the simple pleasure of lunching on the grass. This beautiful green space is a must for the whole family.
Children can venture out to the playground provided for them. This includes a slide, a swing and a turnstile. A table is also available under the awning of the village hall.

A few meters away, on a hill overlooking the village, you can admire the Saint-Quentin church while enjoying your sandwich

Located at the confluence of the Tude and Viveronne rivers, Chalais is a village of 1,700 inhabitants bordering the Dordogne and Saintonge regions. If you are looking for historical stories and heritage, look no further. This is the town for you!
Among the emblematic monuments of this village, you will find the cloister of Chalais. It was built in the 17th century by the princess of Chalais, Jeanne-Françoise de Talleyrand. The building is open on rare occasions, mainly in summer, for the Antiques Fair or the Arts and Crafts Fair.

How to evoke Chalais without talking about its castle? Dominating the Tude valley, this imposing monument fascinates by its history and its remarkable state of conservation. For nearly six centuries it was the property of the Talleyrand-Périgord family. An influential family, close to the court, and at the origin of a plot in 1626 to assassinate the Cardinal of Richelieu. But why, you ask? The answer will be revealed to you during the guided tour of the castle, organized by the Association for the Safeguarding of the Heritage of the Pays de Chalais. Perhaps on this occasion, you will be able to meet the famous humorist and owner of the place, Yves Lecoq.

Don't leave the village without having tasted its local specialty: the Veal of Chalais! A delicate and refined dish, with an incomparable flavor, that you can discover in the restaurants of our regional chefs. You will also find this product at the market, on the stalls of our butchers, every Monday of the week.

Finally, it will be possible to complete this culinary experience with a digestive stroll along the Tude. Picnic areas will be at your disposal at the "aire des lutins", as well as games for the children.

In a house of character at the foot of the Château de Talleyrand in Chalais you are offered four double bedrooms, a suite and a furnished apartment, as well as a five-person gite in one of its outbuildings.
Common lounge, continental breakfast served in the dining room or on the terrace depending on the weather. The four double bedrooms, queen size bed and bathroom with walk-in shower and toilet, welcome product, hair dryer, kettle, tea, coffee. The suite and the furnished apartment, each of which can accommodate up to two to four people, including living room, kitchenette, a double bedroom and a bathroom with bath and toilet, welcome product, hair dryer, kettle, tea, coffee. The cottage is composed of a double bedroom, a bedroom triple, equipped kitchen, living room, two toilets, a bathroom and a terrace with garden furniture.

A MObiVE electric terminal with two sockets is available near the Chalais train station. At the end of the street, you will find shops and restaurants to wait for the charging.
Payment can be made via the free MObiVE application or via the EDF Group PayNow portal. As a subscriber, the user of the MObiVE application benefits from a preferential rate. They can also access the number of spaces in real time.



The sockets are of the types : T2 and Domestic.

The imposing castle of Chalais is a real eye-catcher, it dominates the town from its rocky spur. Enter the castle via its drawbridge, one of the few still in working order, and plunge into the history of the Talleyrand-Périgord.
This imposing castle was once the family home of the aristocratic Talleyrand-Périgord family. Access to the main coutyard is via a 16th century drawbridge, one of the few working examples of this kind of drawbridge in France. The Renaissance-style architecture of the main living area of the castle is remarkable for its typical 17th century façade. Since late 2011 the castle has been owned by french comedian Yves Lecoq. A guided tour of the castle focuses on the story of the Talleyrand-Périgord family and the castle's rebirth, with details and anectodes from experts of the heritage Association pour la Sauvegarde du Patrimoine de Chalais. The Château de Chalais also offers the rental of reception rooms (with the possibility of overnight stay). For any information concerning the rental of rooms, contact Mr. Bruneau at 06 76 45 50 64 or by email at the following address: cvinejlb@hotmail.fr

Feel like taking care of your body and mind?



Nathalie and Véronique, teachers at Centre Vitalité, will give you a unique experience during their next yoga and sophrology workshop dedicated to “awakening the senses”.



During this workshop, awaken your sensoriality through moments of attention and exploration focused on each sense, discovering their importance to better aware your body in space thanks to the practice of yoga and sophrology.



☀️💦New to illustrate the theme of “Awakening the senses”, you'll take part in the creation of a cyanotype with Marie-Jo💦☀️



🌈Reconnect with your inner self and let yourself be carried away by the magic of the present moment!

As warm as a grocery store of yesteryear, La Loco Bio is a self-service store where you can find everything, everything, everything! Priority to local products, direct from producers and of course in bulk!
Cécile, Joséphine, Sophie and their team welcome you in a grocery store like in the old days! La Loco Bio is a self-service store where you can find everything you need! Mainly local products straight from our local producers and of course in bulk.

Fruits and vegetables, savory and sweet groceries, cheese and regional products, organic and natural wines, fresh and frozen foods, books, toys, textiles, hygiene, natural health and beauty products. Come and visit our facebook page for more news! See you soon !

Are you planning to visit the Château de Chalais? Take the opportunity to prepare a good meal and come and enjoy it at the foot of the monument. Shaded wooden tables are set up near the drawbridge...
We prefer to warn you, the path is a bit steep to get there. It is advisable to drive closer and park in the car park in front of the castle. Once up there, you will have a majestic view of the ramparts of the fortress, with the village and the Tude valley below. Sit on the grass in front of the castle to eat your picnic.

An exhibition of the work of around thirty craftspeople in the magnificent cloister of the church of Saint-Martial in Chalais! A key event for arts and crafts in the South Charente, in Chalais.
Visitors can discover beautiful, unique, sustainable and ethical creations combining craftsmanship and materials. Decoration, tableware, jewelry and fashion accessories, one-off pieces and small series are the focus of this exhibition-sale! 26 artisans will present their latest collections and demonstrate their know-how and creativity.



A variety of events will punctuate the show: introductory workshops for young and old, musical evenings, demonstrations, shows, artists in residence and photography and painting exhibitions.

Puppeteer Corinne Siot offers 3-day courses from 10/07/2024 to 12/07/2024 to make your own ventriloquist puppet, as well as a one-day course on 19 or 20 August from 10am to 5pm.
In the magnificent setting of the cloister of the church of Saint-Martial in Chalais, a flagship event for arts and crafts in the South Charente.

3 DAY WORKSHOP (10,11,12 July 2024) :

Modelling the head and making a plaster matrix for a latex print.

Demoulding of the latex head, fitting of characters and accessories and simple assembly of the body.

ONE-DAY WORKSHOP (19 or 20 August 2024) :

For adults, teenagers or adult-child pairs

Corrine will bring the blank heads from the workshop and you'll create your own character. On the programme: make-up, making accessories (earrings, hats, glasses, moustaches, etc.), simple costume assembly, putting it into practice!

Lunch will be shared on 19 and 20 August.

Stéphanie Camuzet invites anyone aged 7 and over, accompanied by an adult, to a workshop to discover sewing and create a personalised superhero cape!
You don't need to know how to sew. You just have to use your imagination to create a cape that reflects your own image!



Set in the magnificent cloister of the church of Saint-Martial in Chalais, this is a flagship event for arts and crafts in the South Charente.

Printmaker Stéphanie Venco is offering a one-day workshop on 7 August 2024 to help you discover the techniques and professional equipment involved in printmaking. During the course, you will make a "D'après nature" notebook.
ONE-DAY WORKSHOP (07/08/2024) :

For everyone aged 8 and over accompanied by an adult.

Explore the monotype technique using several colours of linocut ink by superimposition. Prints are formed using plant imprints. Materials provided

Bring your own picnic.



In the magnificent setting of the cloister of the church of Saint-Martial in Chalais, a flagship event for arts and crafts in the South Charente.

Join artist Marie-Laure Drillet to create an original collage on upcycled materials.

The activities will take place on 15/07 and 12/08/2024 at 10am or 2pm.
WORKSHOPS ON 15 JULY AND 12 AUGUST 2024

For all ages from 5 upwards, everyone goes at their own pace.

Create an original collage on an upcycled support, using flour glue. Making beautiful things is easy and effortless, and Marie-Laure has a few tricks up her sleeve that she'll be happy to share with you...

Duration: 2 hours



In the magnificent setting of the cloister of the church of Saint-Martial in Chalais, a flagship event for arts and crafts in the South Charente.

The fables of La Fontaine? What more can we add to the reputation of these texts, which have become staples of our primary school curriculum? That not everything has been said!
Êtres à Fables hopes to prove to you that these well-known texts are not just meant to strengthen and support our memory (like the rope supports the hanged man?).



Running time: 30 minutes.



The Théâtre de la Terre Battue is an association that presents live shows aimed primarily at family audiences. It uses a variety of expressive techniques: theatre, juggling, clowning and puppetry.

Join the MELIMELO'VOX choir from the Chalais association "Mélimelo'Zic" on 10 July in the cloister of Chalais at 7.30pm.
The Mélimelo'Zic association from Chalais, led by Christophe Berton, the heart and soul of a group of thirty or so voices, will be thrilling the cloister and all the bodies and ears in attendance!

The repertoire will be varied, the weather will be mild, the cloister bar will be open, and the evening will end with a shared meal! Don't hesitate to bring your culinary specialities.



In the magnificent setting of the cloister of the church of Saint-Martial in Chalais, a flagship event for arts and crafts in the South Charente.

Stargazing with 4 glasses from the association LA VOIE LACTÉE de Chenaud at 10pm on 13 August 2024.
In case of bad weather: indoor activities: model, video projections, Stellarium software, etc.



In the magnificent setting of the cloister of the church of Saint-Martial in Chalais, a flagship event for arts and crafts in the South Charente.

Come and take part in the open stage!

The concept?

Come and sing your best song or recite your most beautiful poem on stage for the audience to enjoy.
In the magnificent setting of the cloister of the church of Saint-Martial in Chalais, a flagship event for arts and crafts in the South Charente.