River Cruise Saintes / Rochefort / Saintes
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Saintes - Saint Savinien - Saintes - 100 Km - 2 Locks - 14 h of navigation - 3 Nights
From Saintes to Port d'Envaux, 15 km, 0 Lock(s), 2 h of navigation
Stopover : Saintes > Port d'Envaux
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.From Port d'Envaux to Rochefort, 35 km, 1 Lock(s), 4.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Port d'Envaux > St Savinien > L'Houmée > Rochefort
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
Rochefort
This town was the largest arsenal in Europe n the 17th century. Designed by Colbert, a number of places of interest remain from this period: the Corderie Royale, the royal school of medicine, and the construction site of the Marquis de Lafayette's frigate, "Hermione".
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.
Nature
the wet plains of Rochefort
Grey and purple herons, waterfowl, and also stork have made their springtime home in these moist flatlands.
Swimming
the Leisure center in Saint Savinien
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.
Sports and leisure activities
the Boating base of Tonnay-Charente
At the side of the Charente river, the Tonnay-Charente sailing club offers activities including water-skiing, sailing and canoe-kayak.From Rochefort to Saintes, 50 km, 1 Lock(s), 6.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Rochefort > L'Houmée > St Savinien > Port d'Envaux > Saintes
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
Rochefort
This town was the largest arsenal in Europe n the 17th century. Designed by Colbert, a number of places of interest remain from this period: the Corderie Royale, the royal school of medicine, and the construction site of the Marquis de Lafayette's frigate, "Hermione".
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.
Nature
the wet plains of Rochefort
Grey and purple herons, waterfowl, and also stork have made their springtime home in these moist flatlands.
Swimming
the Leisure center in Saint Savinien
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.
Sports and leisure activities
the Boating base of Tonnay-Charente
At the side of the Charente river, the Tonnay-Charente sailing club offers activities including water-skiing, sailing and canoe-kayak.