Charente

Crystal clear waters, perfect for swimming and fishing

The Charente

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

Self-drive boats in the Charente region

Locaboat

Locaboat operate 8 different types of self-drive rental boats in this region.
Here is a random selection.

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Pénichette Terrasse P.1120R rental boat

Pénichette Terrasse P.1120R

6 guests maximum
2 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
2 bathrooms
★★★
From 1281€/week
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Pénichette Panoramic P.1500FB rental boat

Pénichette Panoramic P.1500FB

12 guests maximum
4 cabins
Ideal for 8 adults
& 2 children
4 bathrooms
★★★★
From 2520€/week
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Pénichette Panoramic P.1180FB rental boat

Pénichette Panoramic P.1180FB

7 guests maximum
3 cabins
Ideal for 6 adults
& 1 child
3 bathrooms
★★★★★
From 1988€/week
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Europa 400 rental boat

Europa 400

4 guests maximum
2 cabins
Ideal for 2 adults
& 2 children
2 bathrooms
★★★★
From 1918€/week

The price shown is based on a 7-day cruise and indicates the lowest starting price, and excluding any special offer or discount.

Nicols

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

N DUO

4 guests maximum
1 cabin
Ideal for 2 adults
1 bathroom
★★★★
From 1201€/week
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N OCTO Fly C rental boat

N OCTO Fly C

10 guests maximum
4 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
& 4 children
4 bathrooms
★★★★★★
From 3742€/week
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N QUATTRO B rental boat

N QUATTRO B

6 guests maximum
2 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
& 2 children
2 bathrooms
★★★★
From 1866€/week
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N800 rental boat

N800

3 guests maximum
1 cabin
Ideal for 2 adults
1 bathroom
★★
From 712€/week

The price shown is based on a 7-day cruise and indicates the lowest starting price, and excluding any special offer or discount.

Le Boat

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

Mystique

8 guests maximum
3 cabins
Ideal for 6 adults
& 2 children
3 bathrooms
Comfort Plus rating
From 2159€/week
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Caprice rental boat

Caprice

6 guests maximum
2 cabins
Ideal for 2 adults
& 2 children
2 bathrooms
Comfort rating
From 1039€/week
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Horizon 1 rental boat

Horizon 1

5 guests maximum
2 cabins
Ideal for 2 adults
& 2 children
1 bathroom
Premium rating
From 1359€/week
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Dancer 3 (Calypso) rental boat

Dancer 3 (Calypso)

8 guests maximum
3 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
& 4 children
2 bathrooms
Comfort rating
From 1659€/week

The price shown is based on a 7-day cruise and indicates the lowest starting price, and excluding any special offer or discount.

France Passion Plaisance

France Passion Plaisance operate 4 different types of self-drive rental boats in this region.

Tarpon 37 rental boat

Tarpon 37

9 guests maximum
3 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
& 3 children
2 bathrooms
★★★
From 1250€/week
Triton 860 Fly rental boat

Triton 860 Fly

3 guests maximum
1 cabin
Ideal for 2 adults
& 1 child
1 bathroom
★★
From 879€/week
Triton 1050 rental boat

Triton 1050

8 guests maximum
2 cabins
Ideal for 4 adults
& 2 children
bathroom
★★★
From 969€/week
Tarpon 42 TP rental boat

Tarpon 42 TP

8 guests maximum
3 cabins
Ideal for 6 adults
3 bathrooms
★★★★★
From 1400€/week

The price shown is based on a 7-day cruise and indicates the lowest starting price, and excluding any special offer or discount.

Charente cruise and boating information

Charente

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

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

The 17th-century naval town Rochefort has plenty of maritime activities to interest all the family, including rope tressing!  Watch how the boat ropes and chords are made and knotted by mariners.

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 Charente

  • 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 local Cognac and Pineau

Map of the waterways

Canal and river map for Charente

Information, history and details of the Charente