The Charente is “the most beautiful stream of the kingdom”, according to Francis Ist. The Charente runs to the Atlantique ocean accross a wild landscape with old mills, picturesque villages and vineyards, famous for their Cognac and their Pineau. The Charente offers 170 km of waterways, with only 21 locks (18 without lock keepers).

Leaving from Cognac

7 days: Cognac / Angoulême or Rochefort and return 10/11 days: Cognac / Saintes or Jarnac / Saint-Simeux and return 14 days: Cognac / Angoulême / Saintes / Rochefort and return

Leaving from Saint-Savinien

7 days: Saint-Savinien / Jarnac and return 14 days: Saint-Savinien / Angoulême and return