Charente, one the suniest french regions is famous for its beaches, islands and glorious maritime past, with La Rochelle and Rochefort. On the mainland side, it is blessed by the gods, with Gallo-Roman remains in Saintes and with Cognac. It is crossed by the eponym river.

During our tour, we will explore both sides, rowing on the river Charente in Saintes and in Cognac as well as in La Rochelle and from the Oléron island on coastal boats.

On the first day, you will discover the river Marne in our home base in Le Perreux before reaching our destination. Our return trip will include a stop in Angers where you will row on the beautiful Maine.

We will spend 5 nights, from Sunday to Friday, in the Charente area in a large house or chateau, with a bathroom for each sleeping room.

Programme

Saturday: Hotel check-in in Neuilly Plaisance

Sunday: Rowing on the Marne in Le Perreux. Transfer to the Charente accomodation

Monday: Rowing on the Charente in Saintes. Saintes city tour.

Tuesday: Rowing on the Charente in Cognac. Visit to the Hennessy distillery and cellars.

Wednesday: City tour of La Rochelle. Coastal rowing.

Thursday: Coastal rowing in Oléron. Visit to the Rochefort town and historical arsenal.

Friday: Drive to Angers. Rowing on the river Maine. Visit to the Angers château, including the Tapestry of the Apocalypse. Night in Angers.

Saturday: Return to Le Perreux. Lunch. End of the tour at around 3pm.

Boats used: yolettes (aka touring quads, C-Vierer) and coastal quads

Daily rowing distance: average 15 km, maximum 20 km

Cost: 1990€ (+380 in single room) ALL inclusive: accomodation, meals incl. drinks, boat rental, visits, transfers, support team 

Post tour services:

Rowing in Le Perreux on the Marne on saturday afternoon: free

Saturday to sunday night in Neuilly-Plaisance: 55€ in double occupancy, 100€ in single occupancy

Participants: Min 8, max 10