River Cruise Jarnac / Cognac / Angouleme

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Jarnac - Cognac - Angoulême

73 Km - 20 Locks

14 h of navigation - 4 Nights

Day 1

From Jarnac to Cognac

15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Jarnac > Cognac

Monument Monument

Jarnac

This town is home to 2 distilleries: Royer and Corvoisier, as well as the François Mitterrand Museum.
Monument 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 Vineyard

the Cognac

Swimming Swimming

the Leisure center of L'Ile Madme in Jarnac

Day 2

From Cognac to Jarnac

15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation

Stopover : Cognac > Jarnac

Monument Monument

Jarnac

This town is home to 2 distilleries: Royer and Corvoisier, as well as the François Mitterrand Museum.
Monument 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 Vineyard

the Cognac

Swimming Swimming

the Leisure center of L'Ile Madme in Jarnac

Day 3

From Jarnac to Châteauneuf

17 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Jarnac > Châteauneuf

Monument Monument

Jarnac

This town is home to 2 distilleries: Royer and Corvoisier, as well as the François Mitterrand Museum.
Swimming Swimming

the Leisure center of L'Ile Madme in Jarnac

Swimming Swimming

the Leisure center of Bain des Dames in Chateauneuf

Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities

the Nautic Club of Chateauneuf

This club allows you to try a multitude of water sports (water-skiing, tubing,..)
Day 4

From Châteauneuf to Angoulême

26 km, 9 Lock(s), 5.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Châteauneuf > Sireuil > Angoulême

Monument Monument

Nersac

A former hotspot of the papermaking industry, Nersac still retains some remnants of its past, such as its paper mills.
Monument Monument

Angoulême

Angoulême, France's capital of comic books and a city of art and history, offers a captivating exploration of its old town perched on a hill, surrounded by ramparts overlooking the Charente River. Here you will discover the 12th-century Saint-Pierre Cathedral, the town hall surrounded by flower gardens, the ramparts with a panoramic view of the Charente valley, charming mansions, lively narrow streets, and numerous murals. The CNBDI, a must-see, houses a museum dedicated to comic books with a magnificent collection of original drawings and a specialised library. The ‘Le Nil’ Paper Museum traces the history of the paper industry, while the Museum of Fine Arts presents diverse collections, ranging from paleontological and archaeological art to African and Oceanic artworks, as well as paintings and ceramics.
Swimming Swimming

the Leisure center of Angouleme

Swimming Swimming

the Leisure center of Bain des Dames in Chateauneuf

Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities

the Nautic Club of Chateauneuf

This club allows you to try a multitude of water sports (water-skiing, tubing,..)
Sports and leisure activities Sports and leisure activities

the Nautic Club of Angouleme

In the center of Angoulême, you have to opportunity to go water-skiing.
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Fishing Fishing

Fishing

To relax with friends, there's nothing better than fishing

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

Best current offers for the destination Jarnac

Range Comfort Plus 8 0
Vision 4
Vision 4
-25%

€2,629 €1,969

From €219 / pers

Week of the 4/30/27 to 5/4/27

  • Max. people : 9
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 4
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Microwave Microwave
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Jarnac > Angoulême (+€190)
Range Comfort Plus 8 0
Vision 4
Vision 4
-25%

€2,519 €1,889

From €210 / pers

Week of the 4/28/27 to 5/2/27

  • Max. people : 9
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 4
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Microwave Microwave
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Jarnac > Angoulême (+€190)
Range Premium 2 2
Horizon
Horizon
-25%

€2,109 €1,579

From €316 / pers

Week of the 4/30/27 to 5/4/27

  • Max. people : 5
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Air cooler Air cooler
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV Flat-screen TV
Microwave Microwave
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Jarnac > Angoulême (+€190)
Range Premium 2 2
Horizon
Horizon
-25%

€1,999 €1,499

From €300 / pers

Week of the 4/28/27 to 5/2/27

  • Max. people : 5
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Air cooler Air cooler
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV Flat-screen TV
Microwave Microwave
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Jarnac > Angoulême (+€190)

Customer testimonials

Average : 5 étoiles 5/5 (based on 3 ratings)
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 17, 2026, MystiqueCruise : between Jarnac and Angoulême
"Very pleasant surroundings, manual locks are more fun than automatic ones, little boat traffic, and the water level on the Charente was a little low."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 27, 2026, Horizon 4Cruise : between Jarnac and Angoulême
"Just as enjoyable as Brittany, but much more so than the Canal du Midi."
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 19, 2025, ClipperCruise : between Jarnac and Angoulême
"Pleasant."

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