THE CHARENTE RIVER

A country tells its story through its detours

An episode from the series 100 PLACES TO SEE

Synopsis

From its source to the ocean, the Charente unfurls its treasures, from Crazannes' limestone to Ruelle-sur-Touvre's cannons and Cognac's brandy.

In Jarnac, the great trading houses recount a golden age, while the Abbey aux Dames in Saintes reveals a masterpiece of Romanesque art.

The journey ends on Île Madame, where nature and history intertwine to the river's rhythm.