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.

Map of the canals and rivers

Canal and river map for  Charente

Self-drive boats in this region

Nicols

Nicols have 11 different self-drive boats for you to choose from.

N DUO self-drive
4 guests
2 adults, child
1 cabin
1 bathroom
★★★★
N OCTO self-drive
10 guests
4 adults, 4 children
4 cabins
2 bathrooms
★★★★
N OCTO Fly C self-drive
10 guests
4 adults, 4 children
4 cabins
4 bathrooms
★★★★★★
N PRIMO self-drive
4 guests
1 cabin
1 bathroom
★★★
N QUATTRO B self-drive
6 guests
4 adults, 2 children
2 cabins
2 bathrooms
★★★★
N SIXTO self-drive
8 guests
4 adults, 2 children
3 cabins
2 bathrooms
★★★★
N1000 self-drive
8 guests
3 cabins
2 bathrooms
★★★
N1100 self-drive
9 guests
4 cabins
3 bathrooms
★★★★
N1160N self-drive
10 guests
4 cabins
2 bathrooms
★★★
N800 self-drive
3 guests
1 cabin
1 bathroom
★★
N900 DP self-drive
7 guests
3 cabins
2 bathrooms
★★★★

France Passion Plaisance

France Passion Plaisance have 2 different self-drive boats for you to choose from.

Tarpon 37 self-drive
10 guests
4 cabins
2 bathrooms
★★★
Tarpon 42 TP self-drive
8 guests
3 cabins
3 bathrooms
★★★★★

Le Boat

Le Boat have 15 different self-drive boats for you to choose from.

7 nights for 5!
Calypso self-drive
8 guests
4 adults, 4 children
3 cabins
2 bathrooms
Comfort rating
7 nights for 5!
Caprice self-drive
6 guests
2 adults, 2 children
2 cabins
2 bathrooms
Comfort rating
Cirrus A self-drive
4 guests
2 adults, 2 children
1 cabin
1 bathroom
Budget rating
Clipper self-drive
6 guests
4 adults, 2 children
2 cabins
2 bathrooms
Comfort rating
Elegance self-drive
6 guests
4 adults, 2 children
3 cabins
3 bathrooms
Comfort rating
Grand Classique self-drive
12 guests
6 adults, 4 children
5 cabins
3 bathrooms
Comfort rating
Horizon 1 self-drive
5 guests
2 cabins
1 bathroom
Premium rating
Horizon 4 self-drive
9 guests
4 cabins
4 bathrooms
Premium rating
Magnifique self-drive
10 guests
4 cabins
3 bathrooms
Comfort rating
Mystique self-drive
8 guests
3 cabins
3 bathrooms
Comfort Plus rating
Royal Mystique A self-drive
6 guests
2 cabins
2 bathrooms
Comfort Plus rating
Royal Mystique B self-drive
6 guests
2 cabins
2 bathrooms
Comfort Plus rating
7 nights for 5!
Salsa A self-drive
10 guests
4 cabins
2 bathrooms
Comfort rating
Vision 3 self-drive
10 guests
6 adults, child
3 cabins
3 bathrooms
Premium rating
Vision 4 self-drive
9 guests
8 adults, child
4 cabins
4 bathrooms
Premium rating

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

Technical and construction information for the Charente