Bourg-Charente Castle – Bourg-Charente loop from Jarnac
Bourg-Charente Castle – Bourg-Charente loop from Jarnac
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Bourg-Charente Castle – Bourg-Charente loop from Jarnac
03:23
44.3km
280m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 25, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.08 km
Château des Chabannes
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It is distinguished by its vast terrace offering a panoramic view of the Charente River and a garden featuring a pond and a rockery pierced by grottoes.
The château's architecture, composed of a central building, two rectangular wings, and pavilions with round towers, reflects the tastes of the time and the importance of the local cognac houses.
The architectural details are particularly elaborate: stone balustrades, a south-facing gallery, sculpted friezes, and a prominent winter garden that accentuates the refinement of the ensemble.
This residence, surrounded by a park sloping down to the river, bears witness to the prestige of the region's cognac merchants during the Belle Époque.
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2.11 km
Saint-Martial Castle
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Its main façade is organized around two polygonal towers and a central H-shaped plan; the facades are decorated with ceramic panels, a tribute to the founding family.
The château boasts a majestic stone staircase with a wrought iron railing, large reception rooms adorned with woodwork and gilded stucco, and a landscaped park.
The building served as a hospital for wounded soldiers during the First World War and later became a home for art collections.
Listed as a historic monument in 2014, the château now houses guest rooms and remains a testament to the prestige of cognac houses during the Belle Époque.
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2.58 km
Charente River Loop
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32.6 km
Bois de la Jette
Forest
34.2 km
Bois des Fausses
Forest
36.0 km
Bourg-Charente Castle
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Acquired in the 20th century, this château houses cellars for producing Grand Marnier. It can be visited from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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36.2 km
Bourg-Charente
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37.0 km
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church of Bourg-Charente
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42.0 km
Charente riverside in Jarnac
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44.3 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
16.1 km
15.8 km
8.00 km
3.54 km
862 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
21.3 km
14.2 km
7.08 km
1.70 km
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