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Man shot by police after trying to start fire at Angoulême mairie

Witnesses say the 46-year-old poured petrol into one of the offices and onto two female workers

We discover why the Charente city encourages mural artists to turn beloved bande dessinée heroes into huge works of art

Did you know? New York was originally called Angoulême

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Oscar-winning film director Wes Anderson is to make his next film in Angoulême, with work in the Charente capital due to start in February.