Charente Sport & Leisure

Just outside Angoulême, there are wonderful places where you can go Canoeing or Kayaking.

Canoeing and Kayaking
Not far from Angoulême, canoeing on the River Tardoire is possible with the Maison de Canoe at Montbron. The Centre Departémental de Plein Air de Chambon rents out kayaks and canoes in July and August. The river has been widened to include canoe passes and fish ladders beside the mill dykes. not far from Ruffec, there are also clubs for canoeing at Mansle and Montignac.

Fishing
Where the Charente River crosses the Ruffec district, its tributaries are full of fish including gudgeon Pike and trout and when the holiday season is open fishing licences can be purchased reasonably cheaply. Fishing can also be enjoyed near to Confolens on the rivers of the Charente-Limousine.

Water Sports
Watersports can be enjoyed at Lake Lavaud south of Confolens in the Charente region.