CHARENTE
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Charente with Fléac and Cognac -click here-
Between the Loire and Garonne rivers
From Angoulême to the ocean, through the Cognac vineyards, between the Loire and Garonne rivers, the Charente river flows gently towards the Atlantic ocean. Two drinks, Cognac and Pineau, come from the Charente region. A visit of the cellars where Cognac is distilled and stored to age will reveal the secret of this famous Brandy. The lush valleys are bordered with renaissance châteaux and romantic churches that you will certainly enjoy discovering.
suggested routes:
from
Angoulême (Fléac)
mini week:
Angoulême-Jarnac-Angoulême 74 km-26 locks-18 hours
one week:
Angoulême-Cognac-Angoulême
104 km-32 locks-25 hours
two weeks:
Angoulême-St.Savinien-Angoulême 220 km-36 locks-42 hours
boats:
Angoulême (Fléac)
departure day saturday monday friday
(depends on boat)
Tarpon 42 10/12 pers Tarpon 37N 7/9+1 pers
Riviera 1120 8/10 pers
Espade Concept Fly 6/8+1 pers Triton 1050 6/8 pers
Riviera 920 6/8
pers Triton 860 3/5 pers Eau Claire 930 4/6 pers
Espade 850
Fly 2/4 pers
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Beautiful Anjou-Pays de Loire:
river Sarthe (Angers-le Mans) -click here...
river Mayenne (Angers-Daon-Mayenne) -click here...
ANJOU PAYS DE LOIRE
A rich historical past
The Mayenne, Sarthe and
Oudon rivers offer 300 km of navigation. From Mayenne to
Angers, you will cruise through undulating and wooded
landscapes and small quiet villages and towns with rich
historical past. Laval, with its castle towering above the
Mayenne river, deserves a stop. On the Maine river, you can
visit Angers, hometown of the powerful king René. On the
Sarthe river, you can visit Le Mans, capital city of the
telegraph, car racing and aviation, Solesmes and its
Benedictine Abbey and also Sablé, where you shouldn't forget
to taste the local shortbread biscuits.
Lined with charming small villages like Ménil or
Chenillé-Changé, the Mayenne is one of the most pleasant
waterway in the West part. Heading the north, the river gets
wilder, between Laval and Mayenne, with steep slopes,
whereas in the south, you’ll discovera Mayenne river
crossing an unrelieved landscape and more villages along the
way. During your cruise, stops will be numerous, in charming
towns such as Laval or Châteu-Gonthier. Between Mayenne and
Daon, your holiday will be more
pleasant cycling through the renovated tow-paths.
The Sarthe river flows into the Mayenne river close to
Angers, along its way, it crosses diversified and
picturesque villages.
Don’t miss Solesmes Abbey, Malicorne-sur-Sarthe famous for
crockery and also the wellknown town of Le Mans which will
open its gates to you.
suggested routes:
The Mayenne
will be closed (Stop of navigation) from september 13th,
departures will take place from Morannes base, to sail on
the Sarthe river.
from Morannes
(From September 19th, 2009)
Week-end
Morannes - Parcé sur Sarthe - Morannes : 64 km, 14 locks, 10
hours
Mini week
Morannes - La Suze sur Sarthe - Morannes : 126 km, 24 locks,
19 hours
One week
Morannes - Le Mans - Morannes : 180 km, 34 locks, 28 hours
from Daon
(untill September 12th, 2009)
Week-end
Daon - Le Lion d’Angers - Segré - Daon : 70 km, 14 locks, 10
hours
Daon - Entrammes - Daon : 80 km, 18 locks, 12 hours
Mini week
Daon - Entrammes - Le Lion d’Angers - Segré - Daon : 150 km,
32 locks, 22 hours
One week
Daon - Angers - Solesmes - Daon : 200 km, 30 locks, 30 hours
Daon - Laval - Angers - Le Lion d’Angers - Segré - Daon :
170 km, 48 locks, 31 hours
Daon - Montflours - Daon : 130 km, 48 locks, 25 hours
Two weeks
Daon - Mayenne - Écouflant - Malicorne - Daon : 402 km, 112
locks, 68 hours
Three weeks and more
Daon - Mayenne - Angers - Le Mans - Daon : 512 km, 130
locks, 84 hours
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