Confolens is a commune in southwestern France. It is one of the two sub-prefectures of the Charente department. Confolens is the administrative center of a largely rural district, which has seen the development of tourism in recent years. On 1 January 2016, the former commune Saint-Germain-de-Confolens was merged into Confolens.
Country: France
Region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Area: 23.63 km² (9.12 sq mi)
Elevation: 127–222 m (417–728 ft) · (avg. 152 m or 499 ft)