France Boating Holidays - Charente

Jarnac Base

Situated on the gentle banks of the Charente, Jarnac remembers the time when its port welcomed salt and wine in abundance. The town quickly became a large trade center because of its position in the middle for the production area for the well known" life water" of Cognac.

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Transfers and Groceries

The base can arrange transfers from your arrival point to the base and can also do your food and drink shopping to stock up your boat before you arrive.

Taxi Request Form

Base Opening Hours

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 08.30 to 12.30 and 14:00 to 18:00.
Sunday: Closed

Late Arrivals

If you are going to arrive late, please advise us by phone.

Hotels and Restaurants

Restaurant du Château à Jarnac - Tel: 00 33 (0)5 45 81 07 17
Restaurant La Chaumière à Jarnac - Tel: 00 33 (0)5 45 81 64 66
Hôtel Restaurant l'Essile à Bassac - Tel: 00 33 (0)5 45 81 94 13
Hôtel Restaurant Mercure à Cognac - Tel: 00 33 (0)5 45 35 42 00
Du Chateau - Tel: 00 33 (0)5 45 81 07 17
Le Savoyard - Tel: 00 33 (0)5 45 81 34 32
La Ribaudière a Bourg Charente - Tel: 00 33 (0)5 45 81 30 54

Car Parking

Outside unsecure parking: Free of Charge
Outside enclosed secure parking: £35 (40€) per week
Undercover Parking: £50 (55€) per week

Supermarket

Monday to Thursday: 09:00 to 12:30, 15:00 to 19:15
Wednesday to Saturday: 09:00 to 19:15
Sunday: 09:00 to 11:45

Market Day

Everyday except Monday.

Transport Information

Airport:

Bordeaux - Merignac

By Road:

Coming from Angoulême or Cognac, follow the Crown Blue Line signs after the bridge over the Charente river.

By Rail:

Railway Station at Jarnac

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