Charente

Crystal clear waters, perfect for swimming and fishing

The Charente

The Charente region is situated in the south-west. It is famous for its clear water and Cognac. Renaissance castles and Romanesque churches await your visit.

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Map of the waterways

Canal and river map for Charente

Self-drive boats in the Charente region

Nicols

Nicols operate 11 different types of self-drive boats in this region.
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N QUATTRO B rental boat

N QUATTRO B

6 guests
4 adults
2 children
2 cabins
2 bathrooms
★★★★
From 1697€/week
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N SIXTO rental boat

N SIXTO

8 guests
4 adults
2 children
3 cabins
2 bathrooms
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From 1437€/week
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N PRIMO rental boat

N PRIMO

4 guests
1 cabin
1 bathroom
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From 998€/week
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N1000 rental boat

N1000

8 guests
3 cabins
2 bathrooms
★★★
From 1398€/week

France Passion Plaisance

France Passion Plaisance operate 2 different types of self-drive boats in this region.

Tarpon 37 rental boat

Tarpon 37

10 guests
4 cabins
2 bathrooms
★★★
From 1280€/week
Tarpon 42 TP rental boat

Tarpon 42 TP

8 guests
3 cabins
3 bathrooms
★★★★★
From 1400€/week

Le Boat

Le Boat operate 15 different types of self-drive boats in this region.
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Calypso rental boat

Calypso

8 guests
4 adults
4 children
3 cabins
2 bathrooms
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From 1859€/week
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Salsa A rental boat

Salsa A

10 guests
4 cabins
2 bathrooms
Comfort rating
From 1959€/week
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Vision 3 rental boat

Vision 3

10 guests
6 adults
3 cabins
3 bathrooms
Premium rating
From 1719€/week
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Vision 4 rental boat

Vision 4

9 guests
8 adults
4 cabins
4 bathrooms
Premium rating
From 1839€/week

Charente information

Charente

Cruising in the Charente is calming and as relaxed as the countryside around you.  Enjoy the breeze, marvel at the clear waters and the abundant wildlife and fish.

The Charente region is very rich in fauna and flora: pine forests, vineyards and far-stretching fields provide an ideal habitat for numerous species.

The 17th-century naval town Rochefort has plenty of maritime activities to interest all the family, including rope tressing!  See how the cords that you handle each day are made.

The hilltop cathedral city of Angouleme takes you back in time and offers spectacular views from the Ramparts.

Waterways: River Charente

Places to visit in the region

  • The Royal Castle of Cognac
  • The old city of Angoulême and the market halls
  • The museums of Angoulême
  • The caves of Queroy
  • Cathedrale Saint-Pierre de Saintes in the town of Saintes
  • The vineyards of Jarnac
  • La Corderie Royale and the old maritime port of Rochefort
  • Tasting Cognac and also Pineau

Information, history and details of the Charente