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In place of its ancient fortifications, Angoulême is encircled by boulevards above the old city walls, known as the Remparts, from which fine views may be obtained in all directions.

Within the town the streets are often narrow.

Apart from the cathedral and the hôtel de ville, the architecture is of little interest to purists.

However, the " old town " has been preserved, maintained and largely reserved for pedestrians.

It has a cobbled restaurant quarter, with several galleries and boutiques.