Fluviale cruise

Long time ago, in the the banks of the Charente river, the village of Saint Simon was very busy port... It was the time of barges that travelled the river, loaded with barrels of brandy, paper, salt, wood, stone and much more. Until the 19th century, Saint Simon was a obligatory stop while on the river since three shipyards were located here.

What to see / visit in Saint-Simon:

• Parish church of St. Sigismund is a listed monument since 197415.
• Gabariers Museum (a specific type of boat made out of wood) of Saint-Simon
• The banks of the Charente river

The village of Saint-Simeux is built on top of the concave bank bordering a bend in the Charente on its right river bank. The village is just above, which is why the name was given to this place is "rampart steep".

What to see / visit in Saint-Simon:

• The Church of St. Simeon
• Manor of Tourteron

Established on a plateau overlooking the Charente, the city is nicknamed "the balcony of the Southwest".

What to see / visit in Angoulême:

• Les Halles (the market)
• Place du Palet
• The Green Garden
• Cathédrale Saint Pierre
• Musée d'Angoûleme
• Gabriel Faure Conservatory
• The Theatre
• Town Hall
• Hôtel Saint-Simon
• Saint-André Church
• Place du Minage
• Chapelle des Cordeliers
• Paper Museum
• Comic Stip Museum
• The old port de l'Houmeau

Nersac has on its territory the presence of traces of prehistoric inhabitants. Within its territory, they have found tools that can be dated from 300 000 to 100 000 years ago. Discover this city full of history!

What to see / visit in Nersac:

• Château de la Mothe Charente
• Logis de Boisbedeuil
• Château de la Foucaudie
• Château de Fleurac

Visit the main hamlets of the village, full of charm. The many tourists who come to sample the good life on the banks of the Charente, enjoy the local gastronomic specialties and liquors. Chateauneuf sur Charente is at the heart of the wine region that produces Cognac and Pineau, try your hand at grape growing and preparing these liquors.

What to see / visit in Chateauneuf sur Charente:

• Saint-Pierre Church
• Saint Surin Church
• The cliffs at the entrance to the city
• Islands Fuie et Mattard

What to see /  visit in Bourg-Charente:

• Saint-Jean Church
• Bourg Castle
• Tilloux Castel
• The highly prized restaurant "La Ribaudière"

The park and the banks of the Charente welcome you for relaxing walks and sunny days. Stop at the Ile Madame, if you travel with your family wish you a place to Cavour baignet and play safely.

What to see / visit in Jarnac:

• Mitterrand Museum
• Old Town
• Church of Saint-Pierre and the crypt
• The river banks of the Charente
• The city park
• The Protestant Church
• Convent of the Recollects and it's jail
• Logis de Nanclas
• Town hall