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From Angoulème to the ocean, through the Cognac vineyards, between the Loire and Garonne rivers, the Charente river flows gently towards the Atlantic ocean. Cognac and Pineau, come from the Charente region. A visit of the cellars where Cognac is distilled and stored to age will reveal the secret of this famous brandy. The lush valleys are lined with Renaissance castles and Romanesque churches that you will certainly enjoy discovering.
Places to visit:
The cellars of Pineau and Cognac
Saints and its Roman vestiges
Bourg-Charente
Jarnac
Angoulême (capital of the comic strip)
Culinary specialities
"cougnat" (cognac)
Pineau of the Charente
Capon of Barbezieux
cagouilles (snails)
manslois ( cheese)
kroumirs and cornuelles (pastries).
Interesting fact:
The Charente region know as the "county with a thousand rivers" used to have 800 mills among which some have been transformed into museum.
Navigation on the
Charente
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It is a beautiful river, which is very easy to cruise on.
We also call it the happy river… You are almost sure to spot kingfishers, grey herons and moorhens. If you like fishing, this is a great river to catch carp, trout, pike, eel and many other great fish.
Here are some cruising suggestions...
Mini week
Fléac, Jarnac, Fléac
88 km, 30 locks, 21 hours
One week
Fléac, Cognac, Fléac
114 km, 36 locks, 28 hours
Two weeks
Fléac, St Savinien, Fléac
230 km, 40 locks, 42 hours
SELF DRIVE BOATS IN THIS REGION RUN BY FRANCE PASSION PLAISANCE
Tarpon 32
Tarpon 37 N
Tarpon 42 A
Triton 1050
Triton 860-Triton 860 Fly
SPECIAL OFFERS
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Early-booking discounts with France Passion Plaisance
Early-booking discounts
15% discount for one week cruise booked before 31/12/2011
5% discount for one week cruise booked before 31/01/2012
3% discount for one week cruise booked at least 120 days before the start of your cruiseSeniors discount
Valid only from the mentioned dates :
17/03-07/04/2012
05/05-07/07/2012
01/09-27/10/2012-5% Senior Discount (if at least one person on board is over 50)
-6% Senior Discount (if at least one person on board is over 60)
-7% Senior Discount (if at least one person on board is over 70)
-8% Senior Discount (if at least one person on board is over 80)This offer can not be back-dated. A copy of your passport or Identity card will be required.
Permanent discounts
Couple discount (2 adults on board)
-10% discount off P935 , Eau Claire 930, Eau Claire 930 Fly (except in Spain), Espade 850 fly, Triton 860 (except from Chiogga ) and Triton 860 Fly
Family discount for a cruise of one-week minimum between 31/03/12 and 05/10/12 (except in Cahors )
-5% off if one child on board is under 16
-10% if two or more children are under 16Extended cruise discount
-5% off for a cruise between 14 and 20 days
-10% off for a cruise of two weeks minimum from Chiogga
-10% off for a cruise between 21 and 27 days
-15% off for a cruise of over 4 weeks (except in Spain and 10% off for a cruise from Dinant and Pont à Bar)Group booking
-3% for two boats cruising together and 5% in Germany
-5% for three boats cruising together
-7% for two boats cruising together in Spain