Life is not always a long calm river, but the Charente is!
As we told you in the previous post, France has more than 8,500 kilometers of navigable canals, so the variety of river tourism destinations It is very wide.
Today we talk about River tourism on the Charente River. A perfect option for your river cruise.
Crossing its waters, you can take as long as you want to enjoy this calm and relaxing environment. A landscape that preserves its natural character.
The Charente river is one of the most beautiful in France. For many, it is recognized as the most beautiful in France.
Sailing along the Charente means enjoying wonderful landscapes, unrivalled gastronomic specialities and heritage and history.
Here are 3 good reasons to choose to do River tourism on the Charente River with your family or friends.
3 reasons to enjoy river tourism on the Charente River:
1) Enjoy nature in all its splendor
The Charente River is a natural waterway, much appreciated by nature lovers.
If for you vacations are synonymous with walks or bicycle rides, improvised bathrooms in the river or on conditioned beaches, departures from fishing Y discovery of fauna and flora,
the CHARENTE river is your destination!
2) Pleasures of the senses
During your cruise, stop to taste the delicious gastronomy of the region as well as its well-known and exquisite wines.
Pleasures of the senses, gastronomic tables, renowned wines… France is known for its culinary art, and Charente is no exception to the rule.
Whether you want to discover regional products (Charente melons, oysters, mouclades (mussel-based dish), etc.) or the famous Cognac and Pineau des Charentes.
3) Ideal for family vacations
Who said that children can get bored on a boat?
On the Charente River, everything is conducive to stops and fun discoveries for both children and adults.
Invitation to travel… from prehistory to the present day through the Gallo-Roman era; and invitation to leisure and sports activities…
Charente seduces all families!
Do not forget to enjoy a bike ride, on foot or even on a donkey with the little ones.
The locks are manual and easy to operate.
Going through locks is one of the most fun parts of the trip and allows everyone to get involved. When you go through the first one, you will see that the procedure is simple.
Stops on your Charente River Cruise
The pmain attractions of Charente and places that we recommend from Danfluvial are:
Angouleme
Strolling through its narrow streets you will discover an elegant and lively city. Capital of comics, in the most unexpected places you will find characters from famous works of international comics.
- San Pedro Cathedral
- comic museum
- Town Hall, located in an old castle
Tourist Office: http://www.angouleme-tourisme.com/
Cognac
This charming village surrounded by vineyards, allows you to stroll through the alleys of the old town of the capital of the province of Charente and discover the city during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
- The castle of Cognac
- Museum of Arts and Crafts
- of Cognac.
- ancient city
- Cognac Festival (in summer)
Tourist Office: http://tourism-cognac.com/
Rochefort
Between land and sea, it is listed as a city and region of art and
history. The streets of Rochefort reflect a prestigious military past where the great names of French history appear.
- The House of Pierre Loti
- Museum of Commerce
- In the past, housed in a period building from 1900
- Royal Cordage
- Museum of art and history, in the old Hèbre de Saint-Clément building
Tourist Office: http://www.ville-rochefort.fr/decouvrir/tourisme
Saintes
City with a wealth and diversity of heritage spanning a period of 2000 years. In its origins it was a Roman fiefdom, which is why it has a triumphal arch, an aqueduct, and some thermal baths.
- Ladies Abbey
- Church of Saint-Eutrope
- Archeological Museum
- Gallo-Roman Amphitheater
- germanicus gate
Jarnac
Land of vineyards with a lot of historical architectural and cultural heritage.
- Futuroscope (Poitiers): multimedia and technology theme park. Cinematographic, audiovisual and robotics of the future. http://es.futuroscope.com/
- cognac tour
- Church of St Pierre
- Courvoisier
If you sail in 2023, please note that there are restrictions with moorings. More information here.
Have we already convinced you? Reserve your River cruise on the Charente River.
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