Destinations

In the Land of Gabarres

Board a license-free boat in Saintes for a cruise towards Saint-Simon ⚓ Boat rental Saintes: ✓Saintes ✓Jarnac ✓Cognac

Départ

Saintes

Arrivée

Saintes

Via

Saint Simon

From

485€

from 26/10 to 29/10 on Pénichette Premium+ 2/4 Pers.

The must-sees
Our tips for your cruise

Saintes: historical capital of Saintonge

Located in the heart of Roman Saintonge, on one of the oldest routes of France, Saintes tells two thousand years of history.

Discover the historical heritage of Cognac

A visit to Cognac, capital of the eponymous spirit, unveils prestigious houses like Hennessy and Martell, as well as the Cognac Arts Museum and Royal Château, birthplace of King Francis I — a rich cultural immersion.

Saint-Simon: discover the gabares, traditional boats

Saint-Simon has always lived to the rhythm of the Charente River. Until the late 19th century, the village was the main center for building traditional cargo boats known as gabares. A walking tour through the village allows visitors to rediscover this rich maritime heritage.

The itinerary
The steps of your cruise

The Arch of Germanicus

The Courvoisier castle

Cognac

The Royal Baine Mill

Saint-Simon

The Arch of Germanicus

This Roman monument marks the ancient entrance to the city. Today it also houses a museum with a collection of stone relics from the region.

The Courvoisier castle

This historic building houses one of the most prestigious cognac houses. Admire it as you cruise through Jarnac.

Cognac

Stroll through historic streets lined with mansions, quaysides, and merchant houses , traces of the town’s rich architectural and trading heritage.

The Royal Baine Mill

A historic 17th-century tide mill visible from upstream on the Charente, showcasing hydraulic ingenuity of the era.

Saint-Simon

Enjoy a scenic and informative cruise on the Charente River aboard a traditional flat-bottomed "gabare", once used for transporting goods.

Votre itinéraire, en Charente

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Pricing and Availability

Departure on Saturday: minimum 7 days. For short stays: departure on Monday or Friday Remember to provide details of your crew to benefit from additional discounts.