Location: Charente < France
Nearest Airport:
Angouleme at 15
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Nearest Ferry:
St Malo at 350
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Nearest Train:
Chateanueuf sur charente at 3
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Nearest Motorway:
N 10 at 10
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 60.0
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Car: necessary
Boating, fishing, walking, birdwatching or just relax by the river all on the door step. Broad and slowmoving, the river Charente makes an ideal playground for those who love 'messing about on the river'. Kayaks can be hired from the riverside bar. The fishing here is first class with carp of over 30lbs and large shoals of roach and bream, there are plenty of fishing spots to be found on the island and along the river bank.
A fishing licence can be bought in the local fishing tackle shop. The clarity of the water makes swimming a pleasure, whilst the towpaths allows pleasant walks in either direction. Much wildlife, including hoopoes, heron, golden orioles and kingfishers, can be seen. The nearby village of St Simeux is within walking distance, there is a riverside bar which also sells fresh bread daily. The bar restaurant has live music varying from blues, rock, jazz or piano a couple of times a week.
Chateauneuf offers a swimming pool, riverside beach and windsurfing.