Perched on its plateau above the Charente, world capital of comics and city of the Valois, Angoulême is a human-sized town that's pleasant to settle into, a good half hour from Bordeaux or Poitiers by train. For working remotely for a few hours away from home, the city has plenty to offer: a big free media library, several coworking spaces open by the day and good cafes where you're happy to settle in. Whether you're an Angoulême local working from home, a student or just passing through, here's where to set up your laptop.
The free refuge: the Alpha media library
Before the cafes, an excellent free option. The l'Alpha media library, on the banks of the Charente and reachable on foot from the station via a footbridge, offers a work area with unlimited wifi, relaxation corners, an exhibition room and even a food area. Bright and quiet, it's the ideal spot for a session without spending a cent.
Coworking spaces, by the day
Angoulême has several coworking spaces that welcome workers passing through, with no subscription. The most polished is Cowork in' l'Éperon, in a beautiful 19th-century building between the station and the plateau: 19 € a day according to the tourist office, wifi, meeting rooms, a phone booth and a terrace. Near the station, La Kabane goes for the friendly approach with open-space desks, wifi and a garden. And Com' à la Maison also offers day access, with a lounge, kitchen and shared spaces open to everyone.
Cafes to set up your laptop
On the cafe side, our favorite is Please!Café, right in the center on place Francis Louvel: wifi, a big table with a coworking vibe, air conditioning and a terrace, open every day from 8:30 am. For a cozier break in the afternoon, Garden, a plant-based, organic and gluten-free cafe-restaurant, makes a good backup spot (open Monday to Saturday from 10 am).
Working in Angoulême: the practical side
A few pointers to get organized. For a free, quiet session, the Alpha media library is unbeatable, especially if you arrive by train (it's just across the footbridge). For a real working day or an important video call, aim for a day-access coworking space rather than a cafe: you get silence, outlets and a proper chair. The downtown cafe, for its part, is perfect for a quiet morning, but arrive early to have your pick of seats. And as everywhere, keep a mobile hotspot at hand for the meetings you can't afford to miss. Since the city is quick to cross on foot on its plateau, you can easily move from one spot to another depending on what you need that day.
The right spot for your needs
- For free, quiet work: the l'Alpha media library.
- For a real working day: Cowork in' l'Éperon or La Kabane, by the day.
- For a morning at a cafe downtown: Please!Café.
Our Angoulême selection will grow as we scout more and hear from you. Know a cafe that welcomes laptops, a coworking space we missed? Tell us. And if you're traveling around the region, find all our city guides on Deskover.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best spots for remote work in Angoulême?
The Alpha media library for a free, quiet session on the banks of the Charente, Cowork in' l'Éperon (the most polished coworking space, between the station and the plateau) and Please!Café right in the center on place Francis Louvel for a morning with your laptop open.
Where can I find a day-access coworking space in Angoulême?
Three addresses welcome workers passing through with no subscription: Cowork in' l'Éperon (19 € a day according to the tourist office), La Kabane near the station and Com' à la Maison, with a lounge, kitchen and shared spaces.
Where can I work for free in Angoulême?
The Alpha media library is unbeatable: a work area with unlimited wifi, relaxation corners and even a food area, without spending a cent. It's reachable on foot from the station via a footbridge.
Is there a coworking space near Angoulême station?
Yes. Cowork in' l'Éperon is located between the station and the plateau, and La Kabane is right near the station, with wifi and a garden. The Alpha media library is also just across the footbridge if you arrive by train.
Are there cafes to work in Angoulême?
Please!Café, right in the center, offers wifi, a big table with a coworking vibe, air conditioning and a terrace, open every day from 8:30 am. For a cozier break in the afternoon, Garden is a plant-based cafe-restaurant (open Monday to Saturday).
