Arthenac () is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of south-western France.
The commune has been awarded three flowers by the National Council of Towns and Villages in Bloom in the Competition of cities and villages in Bloom.Arthenac in the Competition for Towns and Villages in Bloom
Geography Arthenac is located in the south of Charente-Maritime in the former province of Saintonge some 24 km south-east of Pons, 16 km north-east of Jonzac, and immediately south-west of Archiac. Access to the commune is by the D699 road from Archiac in the north-west passing through the village and continuing south-west to Réaux. There is also the D251 road from Sainte-Lheurine in the north-west passing through south of the village to Saint-Eugène in the south-east. The D149 comes from the D700 in the north passing through the village then south to Allas-Champagne. The commune is mostly farmland with two large forests south of the village.Google Maps
Neighbouring communes and villages
History Under the Ancien Régime Arthenac was independent but was merged with Archiac in 1789. The commune regained its independent status on 13 October 1831.
Administration
List of Successive MayorsList of Mayors of France From To Name Party 2001 2020 Chantal Guimberteau DVD 2020 2026 Bruno Chainier
Demography The inhabitants of the commune are known as Arthenacais or Arthenacaises in French.Le nom des habitants du 17 - Charente-Maritime, habitants.fr
Sites and monuments
The Church of Saint Martin (12th century) at Arthenac has had its central window restored. It is registered as a historical monument.
See also Communes of the Charente-Maritime department
References
External links Arthenac on the National Geographic Institute website Arthenac on the 1750 Cassini Map