Suggested cruising options Sireuil*

A 10-day cruise itinerary exploring the river Charente

Sireuil: Distillerie des Moisans

Angoulême: ‘Cité Internationale de la Bande Dessinée’ – museum of comic books, ‘Musée du papier’ – museum of paper, ‘Musée d’Angoulême’ – museum with art and archeaology collections, tours of the city’s frescos and painted walls, city hall built by Paul Abadie, Old town with remparts, Cathédrale Saint Pierre.

Saint-Simeux: Picturesque village

Châteauneuf sur Charente: The heart of the Pineau des Charentes and Cognac region, many family activities including outdoor swimming pool, beach, water skiing, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking and motocross. 

Vibrac: Small beach, 12th and 18th century bridges, 16th, 17th and 18th century houses, mill

St Simon: Historic trail uncovers the village’s history as a centre for cargo barge construction, replica of 19th century barge.

Bassac: Saint-Etienne church, 11th century Abbey surrounded by monastic buildings, mill and 16th  century bridge

Jarnac: The Cognac houses of Courvoisier and Hine, birthplace of François Mitterand with museum

Cognac: The Cognac houses of Hennessy, Rémy Martin, Martell, Baron Otard and Meukow. Museum of Cognac Arts, old town with mansions, half-timbered houses, Saint Léger church

Chaniers: Nearby ‘Moulin royal de la Baine’ 17th century mill, with restaurant and beautiful river views.

Saintes: Archaeological museum, l’Abbaye aux Dames -11th century abbey with unique musical carousel ride, Roman amphitheatre.

St Savinien: Characterful small city with picturesque waterside houses and Romanesque church. Crafts, galleries, workshops and miniature port on the island of Grenouillette where children can drive and ride small scale boats like steamers, trawlers and tugs.