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Angoulême · Comic Book Tourism (Western)

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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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Exciting classic car race in Angoulême, featuring vintage automobiles on a historic street circuit.

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aerial view of city buildings during daytime

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A stunning statue set against a vibrant blue sky with clouds in Angoulême, France.

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Four women in pink tops posing together, highlighting friendship and fashion.

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white and brown concrete building

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gold buddha statue on blue metal fence

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woman in white dress statue

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saint pierre cathedral, angouleme, france, charente, church, cathedral, atypical church, pierre, dome

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black metal door on gray concrete building

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white and brown concrete buildings during daytime

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A big sculpture of an open hand in the center of Angoulême

Photo by Ben Berwers

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white and brown concrete building under white clouds during daytime

Photo by Jaël Vallée

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