Charentaise

Charentaise, in French Charentais/Charentaise, is an adjective and noun associated with Charente, a historic region in southwestern France. As a demonym, Charentais (masc.) and Charentaise (fem.) designate people from Charente; the region's name derives from the Charente River. Administratively, Charente is a department in the present-day region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It is bordered by Charente-Maritime, Dordogne, Haute-Vienne, and others; main towns include Angoulême (prefecture) and Cognac.

The term is also used for the traditional home slipper known as chausson charentais. These slippers originated in Charente and gained national recognition in the 19th and early 20th centuries. They are typically characterized by a soft leather or fabric upper, a warm lining, and a pliant sole designed for indoor wear. Modern variants range from rustic to contemporary styles, and the name remains a common descriptor for comfortable, at-home footwear in France.

The Charente region is notable for Cognac production, and for Pineau des Charentes, as part of its cultural and economic profile. The Charente's landscape features rolling vineyards along the Charente river, with tourism and gastronomy centered on wine, architecture, and festivals.