Salignac-Sur-Charente: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The Port du Lys lies on the banks of the Charente. Walkers and hikers on foot or by bicycle use the Port du Lys. The Port du Lys has a nature-oriented picnic area with tables and a barbecue.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Salignac-sur-Charente can plan their trip around this destination.

Water and trails

The fishing stretch at Port-du-Lys begins at the slipway of the nautical centre on the left bank and ends at the bridge in Brives-sur-Charente. It can be explored by motorised boats as well as non-motorised watercraft such as float tubes, canoes and kayaks.

Water skiing has been practised on the Charente near Salignac since 1960. The Flow Vélo cycle route also runs along the river between Salignac-sur-Charente and Brives-sur-Charente.

Culture and history

The present-day building of the Château de la Garde was erected in the 17th century and completed after 1650. The façades and roofs of the Château de la Garde, as well as the dovecote, were listed as historic monuments by decree of 16 December 1987.

In the wider area around Salignac-sur-Charente is the Château Royal de Cognac, which is classified as a château. In the immediate vicinity of Salignac-sur-Charente are the remains of the Abbaye de la Frenade, which are classified as ruins. Also located in the wider area are the Parc François-Ier, which is classified as a park, Château de Jarnac, which is classified as a historic site, and the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, which is classified as a church.

Events

Every June, the association organises the “La Salignacaise” event. Road cyclists, mountain bikers and hikers take part on various routes. During the summer season, the Guinguette du Port du Lys offers concerts and workshops.

Other places in this selection: Breuil-La-Réorte, Saint-Simon-De-Pellouaille, Grand-Village-Plage, Saint-Trojan-Les-Bains, Sablonceaux, Chaniers, Chérac, Beauvais-sur-Matha

To the higher-level travel overview: Charente-Maritime.