Bourg-Charente Castle – View of the Charente River loop from Jarnac-Charente

Bourg-Charente Castle – View of the Charente River loop from Jarnac-Charente

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Bourg-Charente Castle – View of the Charente River loop from Jarnac-Charente

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106km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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3.98 km

Bourg-Charente

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Le Bourg offers the possibility of dining at La Ribaudière, one of the three Michelin-starred restaurants in Charente, but also, for sports enthusiasts, at the grocery store in the main …

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4.22 km

Bourg-Charente Castle

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Bourg-Charente castle is a 17th century mansion. Nestled on a rocky promontory, it is located a few kilometers from Cognac. It also houses the remains of a medieval fortress.

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7.69 km

The dolmen is imposing, resting on five orthostats 2.2 meters high. Coverage is made up of two rooms for an area of 27 square meters. It dates from the Neolithic period (between -7,000 BC and - 2,500 BC)

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8.56 km

Château de Garde-Épée

Castle

34.9 km

View of the Charente River

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36.7 km

Le Moulin de la Baine

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The Moulin de la Baine dates from the 17th century. You will now find a restaurant and a magnificent view of the Charente.

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37.6 km

Saint-Pierre Church of Chaniers

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Built in the 11th and 12th centuries, this church, listed as a historic monument in 1912, is a spectacular work of art. Well worth the drive past when crossing town!

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44.1 km

Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes

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The Abbaye-aux-Dames is built around the church of Sainte-Marie, built in the twelfth century. Famous for its facade and its characteristic "pinecone" bell tower, it is one of the emblematic …

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105 km

Maison Hine – Cognac Distillery and Royal Warrant Holder

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HISTORY OF THE HOUSE OF HINE

In 1791, Thomas Hine (1775-1822), then aged 16, left his native land on the south coast of England to go to France… in the …

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