France Boating Holidays - Charente

Search for a Cruiser Boat in Charente

Use our LIVE availability search to find your ideal boat from our boat bases. You can add suitable boats to your Shortlist, and then view your Shortlist to finalise your choices.

Charente and Cognac Country - Cruiser Boats Route Map

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Suggested Cruises from our Jarnac cruiser base in Charente

One week round trip from Jarnac

Jarnac - Angouleme round trip
Charente fluviale

Upstream of Jarnac the impressive silhouette of Bassac Abbey basks in the sunlight. Discover fine Romanesque art at the church in Chateauneuf-sur-Charente. The river curves around Saint-Simeux, the ancient lightermen's village. Indulge in chocolate at Trois Palis with a tasting at the chocolate factory. Hike up the slope to the ramparts of Angouleme, admire the view, and perhaps trace the history of the famous Charente paper industry in the local museum.
88km 30 locks 22hrs round trip cruising time

Jarnac - Rochefort round trip
Charente maritime

Downstream from Jarnac is Bourg-Charente with its famous restaurant and the magnificent facade of the chateau of St Brice. No visit to Cognac is complete without a tour of one of the brandy distilleries. Further downstream see the chain ferry at Chaniers and cruise to Saintes, famous for its Roman arch, columns, frescoes and statues. From St Savinien to Rochefort the river becomes tidal and extra care is needed.
186km 12 locks 33hrs round trip cruising time

Please note that hours suggested above are approximate. The River Charente has no lock keepers so you operate the locks yourself.

Search for a Cruiser Boat in Charente

Use our LIVE availability search to find your ideal boat from our boat bases. You can add suitable boats to your Shortlist, and then view your Shortlist to finalise your choices.

See also Barge Holidays in Charente and Area Guide to Charente

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