About this Event
🍇 Bienvenue en Charente ! Tucked away in south-west France, this is the land of cognac, comic books and some of the prettiest villages in the country, and most visitors drive straight past it.
Join Thomas for a fun and immersive workshop (en français !) and set off on a journey through the département, one stop at a time. You'll follow the Charente river through centuries of history, from the Abbaye de Saint-Amant-de-Boixe to the château of La Rochefoucauld. You'll wander the villages of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne and Verteuil-sur-Charente, then head through the vineyards to Cognac. And you'll explore Angoulême, the medieval city on the ramparts that became the world capital of la bande dessinée 💥
And of course, no trip to Charente is complete without its specialities: cognac, pineau, la galette charentaise and the famous cagouilles. Don't know what those are? Come and find out 🐌
🗯️ French A2/B1 level required
🗓️ Saturday, 31 October 2026, 11.30am–1pm
📍 Alliance Française Wellington (78 Victoria Street, Wellington)
🎟️ $30 for AF members & $35 for non-members
Event venue & nearby stays
Alliance Française Welington - French Cultural Centre, 78 Victoria Street, Wellington, New Zealand
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