SaintAmantdeBoixe

Saint-Amant-de-Boixe is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. It is situated on the N10 road, approximately 15 kilometers northwest of Angoulême. The commune's name is derived from Saint Amand, a 7th-century bishop of Rodez, and the former Abbey of Boixe.

Historically, the area around Saint-Amant-de-Boixe was significant due to the presence of the Abbey of Boixe, a Benedictine monastery founded in the 11th century. Although the abbey itself no longer stands in its original form, remnants and historical accounts attest to its importance in the region's religious and cultural life. The commune retains a rural character, with agriculture being a primary economic activity.

The village features a church, Église Saint-Amand, which bears architectural traces from various periods. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills and agricultural fields typical of the Charente region. Local infrastructure includes essential services for its residents, and it serves as a point of interest for those exploring the historical and natural heritage of the Charente. The commune is part of the wider Poitou-Charentes region, known for its vineyards and traditional French countryside.