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Angoulême · Comic Book Tourism (Western)
Known as the 'City of Comics,' Angouleme hosts the International Comics Festival every January. Visitors enjoy the Cite internationale de la bande dessinee, various comic strip murals, museum collections, artist residencies, and multiple comic bookshops. It is notable for its Fauve d'Or awards and strong French BD culture.
Destination Overview
Known as the 'City of Comics,' Angouleme hosts the International Comics Festival every January. Visitors enjoy the Cite internationale de la bande dessinee, various comic strip murals, museum collections, artist residencies, and multiple comic bookshops. It is notable for its Fauve d'Or awards and strong French BD culture.
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- Best season
- Winter
- Difficulty
- 4
- Region
- France, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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