Archingeay (French pronunciation: [aʁʃɛ̃ʒɛ]) is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France.

Le Pepin stream rises south of the village and flows west into the Boutonne.

Until the attack of phylloxera there was manufacturing of pottery, bricks and tiles, and wine production.

List of Successive Mayors[4] The inhabitants of the commune are known as Arcantois or Arcantoises in French.

Percentage Distribution of Age Groups in Archingeay and Charente-Maritime Department in 2017 Source: INSEE[7][8]