Charente
Cruise route map
A peaceful region of crystal-clear waters, splendid chateaux and Cognac! From the base at Jarnac, whether you choose to cruise toward Rochefort exploring the castles at Bourg-Charente and Port d'Envaux and tasting the king's drink at Cognac, or toward Angoulème, passing through woodlands and green pastures, enjoy the silence and beauty that is the Charente.
One-week return cruise
Jarnac - St Savinien and return: Charente maritime
186 km; 10 locks; 21 hours cruising
Visits: Bourg Charente, St Brice, Cognac, Saintes, Port d'Envaux, St Savinien
Jarnac - Angoulème and return: Charente fluviale
88 km; 30 locks; 22 hours cruising
Visits: Jarnac, Bassac, St Simon, Chateuneuf sur Charente, St Simeux, Nersac, Trois Palis, Angouleme
3/4 or 5-night return cruises
Jarnac - Cognac- Saintes and return (4 nights minimum)
10 locks; 15 hours cruising
Jarnac - Cognac - Chäteauneuf sur Charente and return
16 locks, 12 hours cruising
Le Boat rental boats for Charente
There are 15 self-drive boats for the Charente
