canal boat rental and houseboat hire on river Charente, France, self drive without license to Cognac from Fleac











Charente


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

 
km Place   Informations    Symbols explanation      
 
0 Angoulême                
 
5 Fléac            
 
12 Nersac          
 
17 Pont de Sireuil            
 
22 St. Simeux          
 
23 Chateauneuf               
 
43 Jarnac           
 
 
 
48 Bourg Charente           
 
58 Cognac           
 
 
 
10 Dompierre sur Charente             
 
15 La Baine            
 
16 Chaniers'                
 
27 Saintes               
 
42 Port d'Envaux             
 
49 St. Savinien           
 
 
 
71 Tonnay Charente             
 
77 Rochefort            
 

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