Gabare Cruise on the Charente
Gabare La Dame Jeanne
A ride on a replica flat-bottomed wooden barge along the Charente, reliving the river transport history when barrels of cognac were shipped by boat
The Charente was once navigated by flat-bottomed sailing barges called gabares, which carried cognac casks to Atlantic ports. The Dame Jeanne, a wooden boat rebuilt in the traditional style, departs in summer from a dock near the Hennessy quay. It sails along the river for about 1 hour, offering views of the castle, cellars and riverbanks from the water, with commentary on board. Departures are limited, so check the timetable for the current season and book in advance.
Opening hours
Approx. May–Sep, by departure schedule
Nearby sights
- Château de Cognac (Baron Otard)
- Hennessy Cognac House
- Old Cognac & Saint-Léger Church
- Musée des Arts du Cognac
- Martell Cognac House
- Camus Cognac House
- Rémy Martin Cognac House
- Courvoisier, Jarnac