The River Charente with France Passion Plaisance

One of the most stunning regions of France, and beautifully unspoilt

Base at Cognac

It is one of the most stunning regions in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France, with beautifully unspoilt hills and vales. 

Manually operated locks and the river remain. You can cruise from Cognac either upstream to Angoulème or downstream to Saint Savinien; it's your decision.

Between the Loire and Garonne, the Charente River runs slowly through Angouleme and the Cognac vineyards to the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the distilled brandies, Renaissance castles, and Romanesque churches.

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One week, return cruises from Cognac

• Cognac, Angoulême and return
  Cruise distance 118km (73.32 miles), 36 locks, 28 hours of cruising

• Cognac, Saint Savinien, Cognac, Jarnac and return
  Cruise distance 142km (88.23 miles), 10 locks, 25 hours of cruising

• Cognac, Châteauneuf sur Charente and return
  Cruise distance 135km (83.89 miles), 20 locks, 25 hours of cruising

Two weeks, return cruise from Cognac

• Cognac, Angoulême, Cognac, Saint Savinien and return
  Cruise distance 230km (142.92 miles), 40 locks, 48 hours of cruising

Mini-week return cruises from Cognac

• Cognac, Saint Savinien and return
  Cruise distance 112km (69.59 miles), 4 locks, 20 hours of cruising

• Cognac, Châteauneuf sur Charente and return
  Cruise distance 66km (41.01 miles), 16 locks, 14 hours of cruising

Weekend break, return cruise from Cognac

• Cognac, Saintes and return
  Cruise distance 69km (42.87 miles), 4 locks, 10 hours of cruising

• Cognac, Jarnac and return
  Cruise distance 40km (24.85 miles), 6 locks, 6 hours of cruising