The Charente with Le Boat

Cruise the Charente with Le Boat

Bases at Jarnac and Angoulème

You can choose from 15 different types of Le Boat rental self-drives when you cruise in the Charente with Le Boat.

The River Charente is a peaceful crystal-clear waterway with splendid chateaux and Cognac! From the Boat 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 from Jarnac

• Jarnac - St Savinien and return
  Cruise distance 186km (115.58 miles), 10 locks, 21 hours of cruising

  Visits: Bourg Charente, St Brice, Cognac, Saintes, Port d'Envaux, St Savinien

• Jarnac - Angoulème and return
  Cruise distance 88km (54.68 miles), 30 locks, 22 hours of cruising

  Visits: Jarnac, Bassac, St Simon, Chateuneuf sur Charente, St Simeux, Nersac, Trois Palis, Angouleme

3, 4 or 5-night return cruises from Jarnac

• Jarnac - Cognac- Saintes and return
  Cruise distance 70km (43.50 miles), 10 locks, 15 hours of cruising

  (4 nights minimum)

• Jarnac - Cognac - Châteauneuf sur Charente
  16 locks, 12 hours of cruising