The Charente is gentle and surrounded by nature. Discover its peaceful atmosphere on foot, by bike or by boat. 

Choose a trip on a gabare, a small wooden boat (ticket office.saintes-tourisme.fr) or on an electro-solar fly boat, the Bernard Palissy III (www.croisieres-palissy.fr). 
And what if you were the boat's captain? Take an E-boat, departing from Saintes, and discover the river in complete freedom! (ticket office.saintes-tourisme.fr)

For walkers, there are a number of signposted footpaths to suit all tastes and abilities! 

And for those who prefer cycling, take a look at our Flow Vélo section.

The Charente, the Seugne and the Étangs de Bussac-sur-Charente and du Clône Flanquet are also great fishing spots, whether you're looking for sport, contemplation or fun! These routes will delight the curious, children and anglers with a passion for carnivorous fish.

For more information, visit www.peche17.org.