Baignes

Baignes typically refers to a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France.

The name "Baignes" is derived from the Latin "balnea," meaning "baths," suggesting the presence of Roman baths in the area's history. The commune is officially named Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde, sometimes shortened.

Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde is located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Its economy is primarily based on agriculture, viticulture (wine production), and tourism.

The commune has a notable church, the Église Sainte-Radegonde, named after Saint Radegund, a 6th-century Frankish queen who founded the Abbey of the Holy Cross in Poitiers. The church represents an example of Romanesque architecture.

Historically, Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde, like many rural French communities, has experienced periods of economic hardship and rural exodus. Efforts are made to preserve the region's cultural heritage and promote sustainable tourism.