Sight Seeing
There is so much to do in the region and Hotel Karina is the perfect place for a short or long break away.
Just a few minutes away is Jarnac situated on the river Charente. The main square of this delightful town is dominated by the Chateau du Courvoisier
and is the birthplace to President Mitterand. In 20 minutes you can be in the pretty centre of Cognac or you sitting in the sun on miles of
sandy beaches within in only 45 minutes of the hotel.
The nearby City of Angouleme comes alive to the sound of vintage and classic cars throughout the Circuit des Remparts over one weekend every September.
The city of Angouleme is only 30 minutes away and has a fantastic choice of restaurants and Internationally renowned for the Comic Strip.
There is also plenty to see and do in and around Bordeaux which is just an hour away. it is great for shopping, restaurants and of course delicous wine.

Days Out
Poitiers
A wealth of architecture including some of the finest Romanesque churches. Visit the old city and pedestrian precinct Market Monday - Saturday at the foot of Notre-Dame-la-Grande
Futuroscope
www.futuroscope.comA unique cinema theme park. Lakeside laser and firework displays in the evenings during the season. Located 10km north of Poitiers.
Le Puy du Fou
www.puydufou.comSon et Lumiere show Open air pageants and theatre on summers evenings
Pescalis
www.pescalis.comNot just for the fisherman!
La Rochelle
The historic port with its chic shops and casino A haven for artists!
Ile d'Oleron Ile De Re and Atlantic beaches
The Iles lies just off the coast between Royan and la Rochelle and can be reached by road bridge Boat trips are also available.
General Interest
Jarnac Tourist Office:
www.jarnac-tourisme.comThe Charente Tourist Board:
www.visitcharente.comFishing in the Charente:
www.federationpeche.frwww.club-halieutique.com
Museums in the Poitou-Charentes region:
www.alienor.orgLes Lamas de Brossac
Llama trekking in south Charente.
www.randonnees-lamas-poitou-charentes.comCognac Houses:
Jarnac :
A E Dor : www.aedor.com
Hine : www.hinecognac.com
Louis Royer : www.louis-royer.com
Cognac :
Otard : www.otard.com
Camus:www.camus.fr
Hennessy: www.hennessy.com
