Destinations

Charente

Peaceful Crossing

Saintes, round trip, 7 nights

Drift gently along the Charente and watch its peaceful villages, green landscapes and the history of the ancient barges that shape the river roll by.

Departure :

Saintes

Via :

Saint Savinien et St Simon

Arrival :

Saintes

From

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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 waterfront houses and miniature port during your stop in St Savinien

The village has now turned toward craftsmanship — galleries, studios, and the Cargo Bleu collective animate the area. Families will enjoy the miniature port at Île de la Grenouillette, where kids can pilot scaled-down boats like paddle steamers and trawlers.

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.

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Île de la Grenouillette

Port d’Envaux

Cognac Golf Course

Gabarre Cruises at Saint-Simon

Île de la Grenouillette

A leisure island in the heart of Saintes with play areas, picnic spots, and river views. Perfect for families and nature lovers.

Port d’Envaux

This 18th-century château offers guided tours of furnished rooms, stables, and gardens overlooking the Charente.

Cognac Golf Course

A scenic 18‑hole golf course weaving through vineyards and woods, with water hazards. Easily accessible on foot or by bike from the mooring.

Gabarre Cruises at Saint-Simon

Commented charters aboard flat-bottomed traditional boats on the Charente, departing from the River Navigation Museum.

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France / Charente

Approximately 2 km km from Saintes train station

Approximately 130 km km from the airport

Close to the Bordeaux Airport

Venice Lagoon

Saintes, round trip, 7 nights

The must-sees
Our tips for your cruise

Saintes: historical capital of Saintonge

Discover the waterfront houses and miniature port during your stop in St Savinien

Saint-Simon: discover the gabares, traditional boats

The itinerary
The steps of your cruise

Île de la Grenouillette

Port d’Envaux

Cognac Golf Course

Gabarre Cruises at Saint-Simon

Île de la Grenouillette

Port d’Envaux

Cognac Golf Course

Gabarre Cruises at Saint-Simon

Pricing and Availability

Pricing and Availability

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Saintes, round trip, 10 nights

Saintes, round trip, 7 nights

Saintes, round trip, 5 nights

Sireuil, round trip, 14 nights

Sireuil, round trip, 10 nights

Sireuil, round trip, 7 nights

Sireuil, round trip, 5 nights

Sireuil, round trip, 5 nights

Sireuil, round trip, 3 nights

Sireuil, round trip, 3 nights

The departure
Getting to the departure base

They travelled with Riverly

Venice Lagoon

Saintes, round trip, 7 nights

The must-sees Our tips for your cruise

Saintes: historical capital of Saintonge

Discover the waterfront houses and miniature port during your stop in St Savinien

Saint-Simon: discover the gabares, traditional boats

The itineraryThe steps of your cruise

Île de la Grenouillette

Port d’Envaux

Cognac Golf Course

Gabarre Cruises at Saint-Simon

Île de la Grenouillette

Port d’Envaux

Cognac Golf Course

Gabarre Cruises at Saint-Simon

Pricing and Availability

Pricing and Availability

Other routes

Saintes, round trip, 10 nights

Saintes, round trip, 7 nights

Saintes, round trip, 5 nights

Sireuil, round trip, 14 nights

Sireuil, round trip, 10 nights

Sireuil, round trip, 7 nights

Sireuil, round trip, 5 nights

Sireuil, round trip, 5 nights

Sireuil, round trip, 3 nights

Sireuil, round trip, 3 nights

The departure Getting to the departure base

They travelled with Riverly

The must-sees
Our tips for your cruise

The itinerary
The steps of your cruise

The departure
Getting to the departure base