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South
West - Charente
Region
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There
are several remarkable structures to be seen, including
the great 549 metre long aqueduct at Agen with
its 23 arches. You can now once again cruise to
Montauban. At Moissac don't miss the 11 th century
abbey, a treasure of medieval art, then why not
lock down into the River Tarn to cruise as far
as St Nicholas de la Grave, 12km of outstanding
natural beauty.
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The delightful Lot valley makes for an 80km cruise with
much to offer. Spectacular scenery combines with medieval
villages like Clairac and Castelmoron, with superb half-timbered
houses. Casseneuil is a miniature Venice , and you shouldn't
miss its church with splendid wall paintings. Villeneuve-sur-Lot
and Penne-d'Agenais are good examples of the region's
history and traditions.
In
spring and towards the end of October there exists a risk
of flooding on the rivers Baïse, Lot and Garonne (but
not on the “Canal Lateral a la Garonne”).
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The
locks on the Canal are semi-automatic and are controlled
by traffic lights. They are open every day except the
1st May. On the Baïse the locks are automatic and
are operated by a magnetic card, as also on the Lot,
where there are also lock-keepers on hand. On these two
rivers the locks are open every day. To reach the Lot
involves crossing the Garonne (risk of
deonght in August). This involves using the services
of a pilot at a cost of around € 17.
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Cruising the Baise, you wind your way
through 65km of lush and intimate countryside. Discover
from the river Gascon fortified towns, gentle hills and
flowery meadows, and do some gentle angling along the
way. Towns you visit include Vianne, Lavardac and Nerac,
seat of the Albret family. Looking out from the Chateau
of Henri IV, the quayside with its old workshops converted
into restaurants makes a marvellous view. From the quays
of Condom were shipped the precious casks of Armagnac
down to Bordeaux . See the Abbey of Flaran, a pearl of
Cistercian art, before reaching the end of your cruise
at Valence-sur-Baise.
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| Fishing -
With carp, roach, bleak, zander, eels, whitebait, pike
and perch, the Charente comes up trumps, whether
for the dedicated angler or for the beginner.
Equally enjoyable is the challenge of a test of skill
or just watching the line and communing with nature,
when both can lead to a tasty meal! You will need a licence
to fish.
A 15
day permit is available for 26€ anywhere in France. |
| CRUISES
IN CHARENTE : |
| Locks
are open every day except 1 st May on the Canal
Latéral à la Garonne. Open every
day on the Baïse, Lot and Charente. |
Cruises -
Canal Latéral à la Garonne
Out and Back
Agen
1 week -
Agen, Buzet, Mas-Agenais, Castets-en-Dorthe.
Lenght of Cruise : 130 Km,
28 locks,
4 h 45/ day |
Cruises -
Canal Latéral à la Garonne
Out and Back
Agen
1 week -
Agen, Buzet, Vianne, Nérac, Moncrabeau.
Lenght
of Cruise : 150 Km,
44 locks,
4 h 30/ day
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Cruises -
Canal Latéral à la Garonne
Out and Back Agen
1 week -
Agen, Moissac, Castelsarrasin, Montech.
Lenght
of Cruise: 118 Km,
44 locks,
4 h 30 / day |
Cruises -
Canal Latéral à la Garonne, Lot
Out and Back
Agen
1 week -
Agen, Buzet, La Garonne, Aiguillon, Villeneuve s/Lot.
Lenght
of Cruise: 182 Km,
28 locks,
4 h 30/ day |
Cruises -
Canal Latéral à la Garonne, Lot
One Way
Agen / Valence s/Baïs
1 week -
Agen, Vianne, Nérac, Condom, Valence s/Baïse
Lenght
of Cruise: 83 Km,
26 locks,
2 h 50 / day |
Cruises -
Baïse, Canal Latéral à la Garonne
One Way
Agen / Valence s/Baïse
1 week -
Agen,
Damazan, Le Mas-Agenais, Vianne, Nérac,
Condom, Valence s/Baïse
Lenght
of Cruise: 145 Km,
36 locks,
4 h 30 / day |
Cruises -
Canal Latéral à la Garonne
Out and Back Agen
10 - 11 days -
Agen, Moissac, Montech, Toulouse.
Lenght
of Cruise: 232
Km,
74 locks,
4 h 45/ day |
Cruises -
Canal Latéral à la Garonne, Baïse
Out and Back
Agen
2 weeks -
Agen, Buzet, Valence, Castet-en-Dorthe, Moissac
Lenght
of Cruise: 305 Km,
94 locks,
4 h 30 / day |
Cruises -
Canal Latéral à la Garonne, Lot , Baïse
Out and Back
Agen
2 weeks -
Agen, Buzet, Valence, La Garonne, Aiguillon, Villeneuve
s/Lot.
Lenght
of Cruise: 284 Km,
72 locks,
4 h 30 / day |
Cruises -
Baïse, Lot , Canal Latéral à la
Garonne
One Way
Agen / Valence s/Baïse
2 weeks -
Agen, Castelmoron, Villeneuve-sur-Lot, Lustrac, Vianne,
Nérac, Condom, Valence s/Baïse.
Lenght
of Cruise: 224 Km,
41 locks,
3 h / day |
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Holidays - France South West Charente Region Information
