Juignac walks

A beautiful walk through the woods, bread oven, Maumont Abbey and pretty little villages.

The route passes through moorland with pine woods and several white clay quarries. The route starts at the Vallier pond estate and crosses the communes of Passirac, Guizengeard and Boisbreteau. The landscape of the Motte valley is remarkable.

Set off on a route offering beautiful views of the rolling countryside of southern Charente, with colours that change with the seasons, ranging from the ochres to the whites of the chalky hills in winter, and from the green to the golden hues of the crops in fine weather.

At the start of the hike, you will pass through a pretty little village with a remarkable church. The hike continues along a small stream that leads to a very large pond, then through a wooded area, and the end of the hike offers beautiful views of the countryside.

After a beautiful walk through the countryside and its hamlets, the castles of Fieux and Argentine will bring the history and legends of the ancient commune of Argentine to life.

For those who want to "make a break for it", here is thefirst variation of five hikes (P0 to P4) that play hide-and-seek with the boundaries of the municipalities of La Rochebeaucourt-Argentine, Champagne-Fontaine and Blanzaguet.

From the heart of the village of La Rochebeaucourt, take an easy walk to Les Cluzeaux d'Argentine, one of the most remarkable sites on the plateau. Only the outward route is signposted, but you can return via the same path or extend your walk by joining other signposted trails around the nearby church of Argentine or, a little further on, the Plateau d'Argentine car park.

PDIPR route no. 2, a variant of no. 1, proposed as part of the Departmental Plan for Walking and Hiking Routes (PDIPR) in the commune of La Rochebeaucourt et Argentine.From the heart of the village, you will reach the church of Argentine and its historical past. Then a long walk along the old Angoulême - Marmande railway line will take you through woods and copses on the limestone plateau on the edge of the airfield, before turning onto a green slope facing the Nizonne and returning to the village.

PDIPR route no. 1, proposed as part of the Departmental Plan for Walking and Hiking Routes (PDIPR), in the commune of La Rochebeaucourt et Argentine.From the heart of the village, you will reach the Argentine Plateau and its historical past. Then, a long wander along the former Angoulême-Marmande railway line will take you through woods and copses, along the edge of the Ste Croix quarry, before turning onto a green slope facing the Nizonne and returning to the village.

Short walk in the heart and on the outskirts of the village of La Rochebeaucourt.

A short circular walk around the Etang des Belettes at the edge of Rioux-Martin village. This walk is perfect for families with children and for dog walkers. Accessible all seasons, it is a great walk to reconnect with nature.

This is a very beautiful hike with a few hills, and you will often see multicoloured hot air balloons decorating the sky and adding to the enjoyment of the hike.

The hike to the Meulières de Claix and Chaumes du Vignac sites is located south-west of Angoulême, 20 minutes by car via the RN 10. A protected site for its flora and fauna, it is a limestone plateau offering beautiful views of the Claix valley. The hike is beautiful and offers varied landscapes alternating between rocky areas (Meulières and Chaumes du Vignac), forests, vineyards, hamlets, historical monuments and cultivated plains.

A short loop to explore the surroundings of the village of Saint-Sulpice-de-Roumagnac, 8 km from Riberac, with virtually no roads. Peaceful, with little chance of meeting anyone. Good footwear is essential. Walking poles are a bonus.

A short walk through the Birac countryside and its small hamlets.

A gravel and sand track winds its way along the hillsides, which resemble small mountains. The dense forest cascades down the gentle slopes and stretches as far as the eye can see, accompanying walkers into a "wild wilderness".