Ruffec Vacations

Ruffec is located some 220 miles (354 kilometers) from Paris, the national capital.

See for yourself why Poitou-Charentes is so popular by travelers from all four corners of the globe, by hitting the road and exploring the abundance of scenic and cultural attractions surrounding Ruffec. Couhe, 19 miles (31 kilometers) to the south, and Ceaux-en-Couhe, 20 miles (32 kilometers) to the south of Ruffec are good spots to check out if you have the time.

Get some transportation spend some time in Angouleme, a major city for the region, situated about 25 miles (40 kilometers) away from Ruffec. The city offers a number of points of interest, for example Angouleme Hotel de Ville, Musee du Papier and Hirondelle Golf. Be sure not to rush back to Ruffec until you've investigated Angouleme's Museum of Comics and Angouleme Cathedral.

If the weather forecast makes you want to head indoors, take a trip to Poitou-Charentes' art museums and history museums. To really get an understanding of the present, you need to step back into earlier times. Poitou-Charentes' fine old fortresses are a great starting point.

Special interest tours are a good way to experience the special places. Sign up for one of the cycling tours, winery tours and city walking tours.

When the time comes to leave Ruffec, put the lens cap back on your camera, spend your last of your euros, and bid a fond Au revoir / À bientôt (farewell) to this wonderful spot.