France Boating Holidays - Charente

Charente and Cognac Country - Cruiser Boats Route Map

See also Area Guide to Charente or view Penichette Barge Holidays in Charente
NEW: See our Charente cruiser boat bases in Google Earth and get driving instructions

Highlights of the Charente Region

The ramparts of Angoulême and the castle of St. Pierre dating back to the 12th century Family friendly St. Savinien with children's park, swimming pool and crazy golf The riverside town of Jarnac - the birthplace of Francois Mitterand

Château at St Brice Chocolate tasing at Trois-Palis Roman arch, amphitheatre and frescoes at Saintes 17th century naval dockyard at Rochefort Cognac- a delightful town with tours

Suggested Cruises from our Jarnac cruiser base in Charente

Cruiser Boat Holidays from Jarnac

Jarnac Base Information

Jarnac - Angouleme - Jarnac
Return Trip • 1 Week • 88km • 30 Locks
• 22hrs
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Jarnac - Rochefort - Jarnac
Return Trip • 1 Week • 186km • 12 Locks
• 33hrs
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Jarnac - Cognac - St Simeux - Jarnac
Return Trip • 1 Week • 140km • 24 Locks • 25hrs

Jarnac - Cognac - Saintes - Jarnac
Short Break Return Trip • 3 - 4 Days • 90km • 10 Locks • 16hrs

Please note that hours suggested above are approximate. The River Charente has no lock keepers so you operate the locks yourself.

See also Barge Holidays in Charente and Area Guide to Charente

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