cruising route Cognac / Châteauneuf-sur-Charente - St Savinien / Cognac
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Cognac - Châteauneuf-sur-Charente - St Savinien - Cognac - 178 Km - 22 Locks - 28 h of navigation - 7 Nights (1 week)
From Cognac to Jarnac, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Cognac > Jarnac
Monument
Jarnac
This town is home to 2 distilleries: Royer and Corvoisier, as well as the François Mitterrand Museum.
Monument
Cognac
The production of Cognac is at the heart of this town. Blackish walls, darkened by the evaporation of alcohol in the majestic buildings; everything revolves around this brandy. Most of the cellars can be visited, and of course tasting is an inviting possibility.
Vineyard
the Cognac
Swimming
the Leisure center of L'Ile Madme in Jarnac
From Jarnac to Jarnac, 34 km, 10 Lock(s), 6.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Jarnac > Châteauneuf > Jarnac
Monument
Jarnac
This town is home to 2 distilleries: Royer and Corvoisier, as well as the François Mitterrand Museum.
Swimming
the Leisure center of L'Ile Madme in Jarnac
Swimming
the Leisure center of Bain des Dames in Chateauneuf
Sports and leisure activities
the Nautic Club of Chateauneuf
This club allows you to try a multitude of water sports (water-skiing, tubing,..)From Jarnac to Dompierre, 33 km, 5 Lock(s), 5.4 h of navigation
Stopover : Jarnac > Cognac > Dompierre
Monument
Jarnac
This town is home to 2 distilleries: Royer and Corvoisier, as well as the François Mitterrand Museum.
Monument
Cognac
The production of Cognac is at the heart of this town. Blackish walls, darkened by the evaporation of alcohol in the majestic buildings; everything revolves around this brandy. Most of the cellars can be visited, and of course tasting is an inviting possibility.
Monument
Dompierre
With its ferryboat, very similar to the one in Chaniers, this town features a magnificient wash house, now unused for many years.
Nature
the site of Antenne
The site of the Antenne river has been designated a Natura Site since 2005. It allows nature lovers to see European minks, bats, and even cranes and otters.
Vineyard
the Cognac
Vineyard
the cellars of Mr Babinot in Chez Landart to discover Cognac and Pineau des Charentes
Swimming
the Leisure center of L'Ile Madme in Jarnac
Sports and leisure activities
the power boating club of Port du Lys
The motorboat racing club offers you the opportunity to discover water-skiing.From Dompierre to St Savinien, 39 km, 1 Lock(s), 5.4 h of navigation
Stopover : Dompierre > Saintes > Port d'Envaux > St Savinien
Monument
Saint Savinien
In addition to the church and its troglodyte houses, Saint-Savinien is known above all for its miniature port, where children can control miniature boats at the outdoor activities center.
Monument
Port d'Envaux
At the end of the old lanes, where you can see the beautiful stately homes, you will find Panloy castle, noted for its tapestries and woodwork.
Monument
Saintes
The main monument of this Roman town is the Arch of Germanicus. It marked the main entrance to the Roman town in front of the bridge which crossed the Charente river. Dedicated to the Emperor Tiberius, Drusus and Germanicus, it was built by a noble santon by the name of Caius Julius Rufus around 18-19 A.D.; it was scheduled for demolition in 1843, but it was saved through the intervention of Prosper Mérimée, thanks to whom the arch was dismantled then reassembled in Place Bassompierre.
Monument
Chaniers
One of the curiosities of this town is the maintaining of a ferryboat, both for pedestrian and vehicular crossings; one of the rare few still in operation, along with the one in Dompierre.
Monument
Dompierre
With its ferryboat, very similar to the one in Chaniers, this town features a magnificient wash house, now unused for many years.
Nature
Delta Seugne, near Saintes
Don't forget your binoculars to admire the purple herons, Eurasian coots, northern shovelers and kingfishers, which have all made this favorable location their home.
Swimming
the Leisure center in Saint Savinien
Swimming
the swimming area of ??Chaniers
Sports and leisure activities
the waterskiing on the Charente, near Saint Savinien
You will be able to try water-skiing on 1km of the Charente river. The site is located less than one kilometer from Saint-Savinien.From St Savinien to Dompierre, 39 km, 1 Lock(s), 5.4 h of navigation
Stopover : St Savinien > Port d'Envaux > Saintes > Dompierre
Monument
Saint Savinien
In addition to the church and its troglodyte houses, Saint-Savinien is known above all for its miniature port, where children can control miniature boats at the outdoor activities center.
Monument
Port d'Envaux
At the end of the old lanes, where you can see the beautiful stately homes, you will find Panloy castle, noted for its tapestries and woodwork.
Monument
Saintes
The main monument of this Roman town is the Arch of Germanicus. It marked the main entrance to the Roman town in front of the bridge which crossed the Charente river. Dedicated to the Emperor Tiberius, Drusus and Germanicus, it was built by a noble santon by the name of Caius Julius Rufus around 18-19 A.D.; it was scheduled for demolition in 1843, but it was saved through the intervention of Prosper Mérimée, thanks to whom the arch was dismantled then reassembled in Place Bassompierre.
Monument
Chaniers
One of the curiosities of this town is the maintaining of a ferryboat, both for pedestrian and vehicular crossings; one of the rare few still in operation, along with the one in Dompierre.
Monument
Dompierre
With its ferryboat, very similar to the one in Chaniers, this town features a magnificient wash house, now unused for many years.
Nature
Delta Seugne, near Saintes
Don't forget your binoculars to admire the purple herons, Eurasian coots, northern shovelers and kingfishers, which have all made this favorable location their home.
Swimming
the Leisure center in Saint Savinien
Swimming
the swimming area of ??Chaniers
Sports and leisure activities
the waterskiing on the Charente, near Saint Savinien
You will be able to try water-skiing on 1km of the Charente river. The site is located less than one kilometer from Saint-Savinien.From Dompierre to Cognac, 18 km, 2 Lock(s), 2.8 h of navigation
Stopover : Dompierre > Cognac
Monument
Cognac
The production of Cognac is at the heart of this town. Blackish walls, darkened by the evaporation of alcohol in the majestic buildings; everything revolves around this brandy. Most of the cellars can be visited, and of course tasting is an inviting possibility.
Nature
the site of Antenne
The site of the Antenne river has been designated a Natura Site since 2005. It allows nature lovers to see European minks, bats, and even cranes and otters.
Vineyard
the Cognac
Sports and leisure activities
the power boating club of Port du Lys
The motorboat racing club offers you the opportunity to discover water-skiing.
Fishing
Fishing
To relax with friends, there's nothing better than fishingCustomer testimonials
Average :
4.7/5
(based on 18 opinion)
4.7/5
(based on 18 opinion)
Valérie S.
Cruise carried out on Jul 24, 2021, Triton 860 FlyCruise :
Cognac round trip
"auto-translation :''Very good for calm and serenity''"
Christiane G.
Cruise carried out on Aug 17, 2019, Triton 1050Cruise :
Cognac round trip
"auto-translation :''exotic and pleasant''"
Laure-isabelle M.
Cruise carried out on Sep 8, 2018, Tarpon 42Cruise :
Cognac round trip
"Super"
Georges I.
Cruise carried out on May 7, 2018, Eau-Claire 1130Cruise :
Cognac round trip
"auto-translation :''Nice and pleasant welcome to Saintes and excellent Pineau at the distillery stage''"
Claude G.
Cruise carried out on May 11, 2018, Tarpon 37Cruise :
Cognac round trip
"auto-translation :''Very good and to redo''"
Patrick V.
Cruise carried out on Aug 12, 2017, Tarpon 37Cruise :
Cognac round trip
"auto-translation :''Calm, rest, tranquility.''"
Thierry G.
Cruise carried out on Jul 14, 2017, Espade 850 FlyCruise :
Cognac round trip
"auto-translation :''Rich to disconnect from reality''"
Jean-marie M.
Cruise carried out on Jun 17, 2017, Penichette 935 W ACruise :
Cognac round trip
"auto-translation :''Landscape very pretty, little water, sometimes a lot of algae''"
Alain B.
Cruise carried out on Jun 3, 2017, Penichette 1107 W ACruise :
Cognac round trip
"auto-translation :''Very good for a quiet walk. But few typical villages and cultural places to discover''"
Jean-jacques B.
Cruise carried out on Apr 15, 2017, Penichette 935 W ACruise :
Cognac round trip
"auto-translation :''River very pleasant, picturesque, little frequented this season, which is well suitable for retirees as we''"
Jean B.
Cruise carried out on Sep 17, 2016, Tarpon 37Cruise :
Cognac round trip
"auto-translation :''Very nice, beautiful river; beautiful interesting stops: architecture, monuments, churches, castles, gastronomy etc …''"
Marilyne P.
Cruise carried out on Aug 15, 2016, Eau-Claire 1130Cruise :
Cognac round trip
"auto-translation :''Very relaxing''"
Marc B.
Cruise carried out on Aug 8, 2016, Tarpon 37Cruise :
Cognac round trip
"auto-translation :''The Charente is cool''"
Richard F.
Cruise carried out on Jul 16, 2016, Tarpon 37Cruise :
Cognac round trip
"auto-translation :''Quiet, dream , family''"
Jean marie B.
Cruise carried out on Jul 8, 2016, Tarpon 37Cruise :
Cognac round trip
"auto-translation :''Very good, too short (Repeat for two weeks next time)''"
Elizabeth W.
Cruise carried out on Jun 27, 2016, Eau-Claire 930 FlyCruise :
Cognac round trip
"Very relaxing and enjoyable river cruise."
Olivier N.
Cruise carried out on Apr 23, 2016, Tarpon 32Cruise :
Cognac round trip
"auto-translation :"Pleasant and relaxing river cruise""
The Locks
2 type(s) of lock(s) on The Charente- Automatic locks with a lock-keeper
- Manual locks operated by boaters themselves, without any lock-keeper
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Average : 4.7/5
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Must see : Angoulême, Cognac, Jarnac, Nersac // To discover : the Cognac, the Leisure center of L'Ile Madme in Jarnac, the Nautic Club of Chateauneuf, the Leisure center of Bain of the Dames in Chateauneuf, the Leisure center of Angouleme
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"Relaxing."