In remote ages this river was considered one of the most
beautiful of France and it still is Going upstream from
Rochefort one passes a wild, hilly region with the well known
old towns of Charente-Maritime and after two or three days
Cognac with its abundance of distilleries is reached.
Afterwards the surroundings become quite unique where sinister
valleys with old papermills are inhabited by bats and one
arrives in Angoulême, the capital of cartoons and comics after a
few antique locks.
To enable a better reception of our clients in the Charente, we
are pleased to announce the relocation of the base of Fléac in
Cognac.
The marina, more functional and welcoming, is located in the
heart of the city and ideally meets the needs of canalboaters. A
towpath allows the discovery of heritage, wildlife and flora,
walking and cycling.
Attractions:
Right bank of the Charente River: the St Jacques district offers
different kinds of shops and a large outdoor market on Saturday
morning. Pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela were
once step in this neighborhood.
Left bank of the Charente River : Cognac is full of old medieval
architectural treasures including the castle of Valois,
birthplace of François I, and the towers of St Jacques, the
House of the Lieutenance…
But also : the discovery space of the land of Cognac (funny and
interactive discovery of Cognac and its heritage – near the
marina – free entrance) the museums and parks, not to mention
the houses of Cognac and the distilleries offering tours and
tastings of their famous old Cognac…
More information on the website
http://www.tourism-cognac.com
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canal boat rental and houseboat hire on
river Charente, France, self drive without license to Cognac from Fleac