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	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Charente
		Charente CHARENTE [Charente] river, 220 mi (354 km) long, rising near Limoges, W France, and flowing W to the Bay of Biscay.
		Jarnac JARNAC [Jarnac], town, Charente dept., in the Cognac region, on the Charente River.
		It is now part of the Charente-Maritime dept. Cattle and sheep raising, dairying, and the manufacture of cognac from grapes grown along the Charente River are the major occupations; oysters are harvested along the coast.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Charente (562 words)

	BACCHUS French Property: properties for sale in France
		The Charente region of France is famous the world over for its Brandy and Pineau, and it is also noted for its pleasant sunny climate, romanesque heritage, historical buildings and châteaux.
		The River Charente is a coastal river that winds along 360 kms from East to West.
		Invasions and Turmoils The River Charente first served as an invasion route for the Vikings when the region was pillaged and destroyed in the 9th.
	www.charente-properties.com /region.htm (1883 words)

	Charante River Cottage - A warm welcome awaits you at La Garenne
		Lawrence and Jenny offer you their hospitality and an opportunity to relax by the banks of the meandering Charente River, close to the historic town of Taillebourg, where Eleanor of Aquitaine spent her (first) honeymoon, and where long ago the French repelled the invading English.
		Nearby is the river port of St Savinien, the ancient town of Saintes, Royan and the Atlantic coast with its golden beaches.
		The climate of the Charente Maritime is historically second to the Cote D' Azure for sunshine in France, while its proximity to the Coast tends to avoid the temperature extremes to be found further inland.
	www.charenterivercottage.com (621 words)

	Charente holiday homes to let. Holiday homes to let in Charente, Charente Maritime, France.
		Angoulême, the former capital of the historic province of Angoumois, is the capital of the département of Charente.
		Cognac, which was originally a salt exporting port, lies along the Charente River, 297 miles southwest of Paris, 20 miles northwest of Angoulême and 16 miles southeast by east of Saintes.
		Poitiers is perched upon high ground, overlooking the juncture of the Clain and Boivre rivers, 207 miles southwest of Paris, 40 miles northeast by east of Niort and 15 miles south of Châtellerault.
	www.charente-holiday-homes.com /charente-holiday-homes-towns.php (522 words)

	Jarnac along the river - la charente
		It was again the river that contributed to the rapid expansion of the town through the trade in salt, wine and brandy which were transported by sailing barge (the Charentaise "gabarre").
		The surroudings of the Charente, as well as of its tributaries, the Soloire and the Guirlande, provide a chance to observe a wide variety of aquatic flora and fauna.
		Along the length of the Charente and on the bends of its tributaries and streams, are places reserved for fishing.
	www.jarnac-tourisme.com /e-jarnac-eau.htm (358 words)

	Fortified Places > Fortresses > Fort Lupin
		Fort Lupin (also called Fort de la Charente) is located on the southern bank the Charente river, built on a rock midway between the river mouth and the first meander toward Rochefort.
		It was also more suited to the specific situation of the Charente river, forcing the vessels to pass one by one very close to the fort, the river being too narrow to allow passing several vessels at the same time.
		As no hostile vessel has ever entered in the Charent river due to the efficiency of the fortification, Fort Lupin has never been attacked and was decommissioned at the end of the nineteenth century.
	www.fortified-places.com /lupin.html (1009 words)

	Charente River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Charente is a river in western France, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean.
		The Charente has been navigable for many years, but navigation has only recently been restored after the river had been virtually abandoned by commercial shipping in the middle of the 20th century.
		The river has been canalized upstream from Saintes, and it has locks of a fairly modest size: some 34 by 6 meters.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Charente_River (188 words)

	www.fishing.co.uk
		On the Charente the most obvious spots are near to the hundreds of fallen trees which fell into the water during the exceptional storm of 27th December 1999.
		River fishing in rivers like the Charente calls for tough gear as river carp are totally wild and they fight like mad.
		River carp are largely unpressured and provided the terminal set up is strong and tough you will not generally need to use the kind of all-singling, all-dancing high tech rigs that angling writers love to baffle us with.
	www.fishing.co.uk /article.php3?id=1817 (1971 words)

	Charente guide - introduction
		Buffeted by Crusades, periods of secession from the French throne, the Religious Wars, the Revolution and a recent ‘invasion’ of English-speaking settlers, the Charente charms with its soothing patchwork of landscapes liberally dotted with little villages and towns where traditional life seems to carry on regardless.
		The Charente has one of the richest displays of Romanesque art, and all variations are represented.
		From the South Charente, with its echoes (but fewer tourists) of next-door Dordogne, to the gently sloping vineyards and fine stone mansions of the wealthy cognac-producing West Charente, through the sleepy riverside villages of the flatter Ruffecois, to the hillier pine and fir forests of the Haute-Charente on the borders of the Limousin,
	www.charenteguide.com (382 words)

	Naturist and clothing optional bed and breakfast, holiday cottages and gites in France - Out
		Charente Soleil is located in the Poitou Charente region.
		This is the real France with vast forests of oak and chestnut, fields of sunflowers and vineyards, rivers bordered by mediaeval towns and villages and a relaxed pace of life.
		Also popular are Cognac, the Pineau des Charentes (an aperitif of grape juice and Cognac), and the light fruity wines from Haut-Poitou, Deux-Sèvres and Charente.
	www.charentesoleil.com /out.html (476 words)

	CHARENTE - Online Information article about CHARENTE
		Charente is divided into the five arrondissements of Angouleme, Cognac, Ruffec, Barbezieux and See also:
		The department takes its name from the river Charente, which traverses it during the last 61 m.
		The Charente, the Sevre Niortaise, the.Boutonne, the Seudre and the Gironde furnish 142 M. of navigable waterway, to which must be added the 56 m.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /CAU_CHA/CHARENTE.html (1606 words)

	Variation of Quaternary Stratigraphic Pattern along an Incised Valley-fill Revealed by Very High Resolution Seismic ...
		Despite large differences in catchment and discharge between the Charente and Gironde rivers (located less than 100 km southward), similarities in incised-valley morphologies are known concerning their depth (20 to 25 m) and width (4.5 to 5.5 km).
		As in typical incised valleys, we interpret the bulk of the Charente valley-fill as belonging to the TST.
		This is interpreted as the consequence of small sedimentary input due to the reduced Charente river discharge.
	www.searchanddiscovery.net /documents/2004/weber/index.htm (2233 words)

	AllRefer.com - Charente, river, France, France (French Physical Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Charente, river, 220 mi (354 km) long, rising near Limoges, W France, and flowing W to the Bay of Biscay.
		The river flows past AngoulEme (the head of navigation), Cognac, Saintes, and Rochefort, and through an important cattle-raising region.
		Along its western course are the celebrated vineyards from which cognac brandy is made.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/C/CharentRiv.html (171 words)

	Gites in South West France - Self Catering
		Charente River: Within a few kilometres of the properties winds the enchanting Charente River.
		Angouleme: The old fortified hill town of Angouleme, capital of the Charente, is the centre of cartoon and image in France.
		The old town, perched high on a rock overlooking the Charente River, is full of lovely shops, cafes and restaurants; to sit out in summer in one of the tree lined squares provides one of those special holiday memories.
	www.poitou-charentesrentals.com /poitou_charentes.html (918 words)

	Cognac — FactMonster.com
		Charente, department, France - Charente, department (1990 pop.
		Jarnac - Jarnac, town, Charente dept., in the Cognac region, on the Charente River.
		Charente, river, France - Charente, river, 220 mi (354 km) long, rising near Limoges, W France, and flowing W to the Bay of...
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0812796.html (144 words)

	Cognac Region France
		This slow moving river, which King François I called the loveliest river in his kingdom, passes through a placid landscape of vineyards bathed by a clear and radiant light.
		Crowning a hill with a superb view of the valley between the Charente and Anguienne rivers, the city is surrounded by medieval ramparts.
		Located on the banks of the Charente river, this 2000 year old town was once the Roman capital of southwestern France.
	www.westernfrancetouristboard.com /cognac.html (1140 words)

	Gite by Charente river, Vienne, France (French)
		Charming rural aspect, river Charente 50m, within walking distance of centre of market town of Civray.
		Outside is the swimming pool and garden area and terrace, where you can eat warm croissants from the nearby boulangerie for breakfast, or linger over picnic lunches or BBQs in the evening.
		For dining out there is an excellent restaurant within walking distance, where tables are set out under the trees alongside the river Charente.
	www.gitebylacharente.com (168 words)

	Canoeing on the Charente River by Andrew Eames \| Travel Reviews from Travel Intelligence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The concept of a river voyage didn't really begin to strike home until we'd been afloat for an hour, and Thomas decided it was time we went back.
		It was the weekend, and suddenly the river seemed almost crowded.
		That evening we came ashore for the last time at Bourg Charente, made the required phone call, and lay down on the grassy banks to wait for Simon to come with his trailer to take father and son back to the world of the TGV, work and school.
	www.travelintelligence.net /wsd/articles/art_33.html (1099 words)

	Fishing holidays, France - self catering riverside apartments on river Charente at Civray (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Come and visit, and enjoy the sunshine, the calm and the picturesque views along the river Charente from the bridges at Civray.
		The property is only a few minutes level walk to the market square across two flowery bridges and past the entrance to the lovely island outdoor swimming pool which is open every day during July and August and weekends during June and September.
		Many activities are only a short drive away and include canoeing, tennis, horse-riding and fishing (permits can be purchased in the town centre which allow fishing on the river Charente anywhere in the region).
	www.escapeholidays.co.uk /86.6.shtml (780 words)

	Coastal Patrimony in the Pays Rochefortais: Between Land and Sea, The Charente River (via CobWeb/3.1 ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		At the mouth of the Charente River, the Rochefort Marsh saw the birth of one of the largest maritime war harbours of the Kingdom of France.
		It lead the most terrible navy battles experienced by the Kingdoms of France and England, and caused the fortification of the south-western French coastline.
		The destruction of the Rochefort squadron led to two main consequences: the interruption of Fort-Boyard construction and the undertaking of important works for the military protection of the Charente Estuary.
	www.charente-maritime.org.cob-web.org:8888 /charente_uk/pays_rochefortais/patrimoine_littoral/littoral_fleuve_charente.htm (330 words)

	Le Tapis, Charente. Sleeps 8 - 10 with a swimming pool. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Le Tapis is situated in the heart of the pretty Charente basking in sunshine amidst fields of sunflowers, corn and vines that are used to produce Cognac and the local aperitif Pineau.
		The River Charente lazily winds its way through this glorious countryside providing wonderfully shaded river banks on which to stroll or picnic.The Chateau of Rochfecauld lies to the east whilst Jarnac, Cognac and the beaches and port of La Rochelle are reached to the west along tree-lined avenues.
		The Charente River is within 2 two minutes walk, canoeing and fishing on the river, riding, cycling, golfing in nearby towns.
	www.francedirect.net /strand.htm (488 words)

	Charente-Maritime France » Kay Dream Homes
		The combination of the words "Charente" and "Maritime" helps capture the magic of the Charente-Maritime département of France producing as it does the best from the land with the Cognac grapes and the cereal crops, and the best from the ocean with the oysters, mussels and fish.
		Located with the Atlantic to the west of its 200km of coastline, the Vendee and Deux-Sevres to the north, the Charente and Dordogne to the east and the Gironde to the south, the Charente-Maritime is a magnificent and exceptional part of France.
		The town is divided by the river into the "older" Saintes with its narrower roads and the "newer" part of the town with its wide boulevard, and just off this main street is the oldest part of Saintes with its exciting array of shops.
	www.kaydreamhomes.com.fr /CharenteMaritime.asp (942 words)

	Holiday accommodation in the Poitou Charentes region of France. french hotels, french holiday cottages, campsites, b&bs
		Location: Located in the centre of the western France, this region is a union of Poitou and Charente with the river valley of Charente in between.
		To the south are plains that slope towards the Atlantic ocean with the rivers Sèvres, Nortaise and Yon.
		Situated on the Charente, Vienne and Deux sevres borders, this is the ideal place to stay.
	www.holiday-web.co.uk /france/accommodation_fr_poitou_charentes.htm (604 words)

	Property for sale in Poitou-Charentes (Vendee, Charente Maritime, Charente, Deux-Sévres & Vienne)
		Innovation in Charente Maritime is most definitely a tradition - see the section on Setting up.
		The whole of the Charente Maritime has contributed towards making this region the most important tourist area on the Atlantic coast.
		Properties in the Poitou Charentes area of France: Charente Maritime, Charente, Deux-Sévres and Vienne
	www.frenchhouses.co.uk /properties-poitou-charentes-france/upto225k.htm (567 words)

	Poitou-Charente, France
		Angoulême {ahn-goo-lem'} is the capital of Charente department in western France.
		Situated on the Charente River, it is about 100 km (60 mi) northeast of Bordeaux.
		La Rochelle {lah roh-shel'} (1990 pop., 71,094) is the capital city of Charente -Maritime department in western France.
	www.discoverfrance.net /France/Provinces/Poitou-Charentes.shtml (584 words)

	The river
		Nowadays, the Charente has a new lease of life thanks to water sports and leisure activities.
		The cognac region owes a great part of its wealth and fame to the river Charente, a privileged means of communication for the salt and eau-de-vie trade from the 16th century.
		Equipped to accommodate groups of 60 to 70 people, but also private individuals who want to discover the charms of the river Charente, the Dame Jeanne sails from April to October for about an hour and a half from the Quais du Port.
	www.tourism-cognac.com /anglais/river.htm (407 words)

	Poitou-Charentes: Geography - France.com
		Ile de Re The seashore remains a favorite destination for vacationers coming to Poitou-Charentes. Aside from the fortresses and citadels that are testaments to ancient coastal defense, the Côte de Beauté (Coast of Beauty) offers sandy coves (called conches) sheltered from the wind and bordered by fragrant pines.
		Out to sea, two islands recently connected to Oléron, just off the Charente estuary. It is the second largest island in France after Corsica. Its main town, Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron, is located at the center of the island, while Saint-Trojan-les-Bains is a seaside resort with Mediterranean-style vegetation thanks to its mild climate.
		• Angoulème. This town is built on a plateau above the Charente River and surrounded by ramparts.
	www.france.com /docs/259.html (293 words)

	Boating Holidays and Barge Vacations in France, Charente
		The Charente River gently meanders westwards from Angouleme to the Atlantic at Rochefort.
		The crystal clear water is perfect for swimming and fishing and there are many spots for this, particularly in the upper reaches bordered by lush meadows and woodlands.
		On the Charente there are no lock-keepers and you will operate the locks yourselves.
	www.boatingholidays.com /charente-boating-holidays.htm (274 words)

	Holiday accommodation in France - Romantic windmill near the Charente river
		The area meteorological records show that the "La Rochelle pocket" is the second sunniest part of France and the temperate climate is one of the main attractions for visitors to this part of Charente Maritime.
		Saint Savinien, built on a rocky promontory overlooking the Charente river, is a tiny, picturesque town whose facilities include tennis courts, a new swimming pool, a miniature boating lake, horse riding and river trips as well as shady places by the river for picnics.
		The Charente river is ideal for coarse fishing and the area generally, with its gentle hills, is good for cycling, especially as there is a huge network of lanes and tracks through fields, woods and by the river, little used by cars.
	www.frenchconnections.co.uk /for_holiday_makers/accommodation/4073.cfm (891 words)

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