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To See & Do
To See & Do
Take a relaxing cruise on the Charente, perhaps on the "Chabot" where the guide will share his knowledge of local history and the wildlife on and around the river. If you are feeling more adventurous, hire a canoe or kayak from the French National School, both are on the river in the centre of Jarnac. There is even a night trip by canoe, culminating in a late night barbeque on the riverbank. Next to the river at L'ile Madame there is a swimming pool, a skateboard park, volleyball and basketball facilities and a petanque area for the young (or the young at heart).
The river is an angler's paradise with an impressive variety of fish to be caught. We can arrange for a fishing permit to be ready for you on your arrival and we are only a short step from some of the best fishing locations. A guidebook is available from the tourist office for those interested in fishing on the Charente.
Visit the distilleries of some of the most prestigious brands, Courvoisier, Hine, A E Dor and Louis Royer in Jarnac as well as the major Cognac houses of Cognac town or the many interesting independent Cognac houses with their alambics. As you walk around the town you are sure to catch a little of the 'angels share', some of the many thousands of litres of fine cognac that evaporate in the Charentais air every year. If you want to venture further, you can explore the famous vineyards of the "Grande Champagne Cognac" and visit its "capital", the charming town of Segonzac.
For our more active guests we have cycles so that you can explore the river towpaths, or follow one of the longer cycle routes and visit nearby places of interest. Jarnac, Bourg Charente and Gondeville all have tennis courts. If you are looking for something more daring you could try microlite flying at St Même Les Carrières, karting at Cognac and Nercillac or horse riding at the equestrian centre at Fousignac. Of course you could take the opportunity to do nothing at all, other than enjoy a relaxing time in the Charente. The garden at La Belle Demeure is not overlooked and is very peaceful. You can sit and soak up the sun or shelter in the shade of the acacia trees. If you wish to simply relax with a book we have a wide selection to choose from and if you really can't leave your work behind, broadband internet access is available.
SOME EVENTS IN AND AROUND JARNAC - 2008
BLUES PASSION - COGNAC
5 days and 5 nights of live music
22nd – 27th July
www.bluespassions.com
FESTIVAL DE LA BANDE DESSINEE – ANGOULÊME
24th – 27th January
Europe's Cartoon Festival
Also exhibitions at the Gallery of Contemporary Art in Angoulême
http://www.bdangouleme.com
15TH HOT AIR BALLOON EUROPEAN CUP - COGNAC
1st – 3rd August Mainfonds Cognac
Three days of competitions
www.hotairballooneuropeancup.com
FETE DU COGNAC – COGNAC
Celebration of local produce / tastings, concerts and events on the quays of the Charente
COUPE DE CHAUFFE À COGNAC
5th – 7th September
Each year the streets of Cognac are filled with circus performers, street theatre, dancers, musicians for two days, day and night!
http://www.avantscene.com
GASTRONOMADES – ANGOULÊME
23rd – 25th November
A celebration of local produce and gastronomy from local producers
www.gastronomades.fr
FOIRE AU PUCES – JARNAC
September
Fleamarket fills the streets of Jarnac
FESTIVAL MUSIQUE METISSES - ANGOULÊME
Angoulême Festival of World Music
15th – 18th May
www.musiques-metisses.com
GOLF DU COGNAC – ST BRICE
La Maurie, 16100 Saint-Brice - 5k west of Jarnac
18 Holes. 4 practice holes
Par 14 Yardage Men: 6142 m / Ladies: 5266 m SSS 73.3
http://www.golfducognac.asso.fr
CIRCUIT DES REMPARTS - CLASSIC CAR RACE - ANGOULÊME
19th -21st September
Concours d’Elegance
Concours d’Etat
Race day – Circuit des Remparts
www.circuit-des-remparts.com
HIPPODROME DE QUINT – HORSERACING - JARNAC
First three Sundays in September
7th 14th and 21st September 2007
LE QUATORZE JUILLIET - BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATIONS - JARNAC
Excellent firework celebrations in Jarnac by the river Charente
Only a few minutes stroll from La Belle Demeure
FISHING ON THE CHARENTE - JARNAC
Weekly and monthly fishing visitor permits available during July and August
With over 1,600 km of rivers and 20 species of fish including trout, pike, carp and perch.
Ask us for local fishing information booklet
http://www.visitcharente.com/activities/freshwater_fishing
NAUTILIS - ANGOULÊME
Indoor / Outdoor Water Park
Open all year
http://www.agglo-angouleme.fr/index-module-orki-page-view-id-50.html
LES ANTILLES - JONZAC
Indoor Water Park
Open all year
http://www.mairie-jonzac.fr/les_antilles_de_jonzac.htm
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