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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.


sight seeing pictures of Jarnac and Cognac

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.com

A 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.com

Son et Lumiere show Open air pageants and theatre on summers evenings

Pescalis

www.pescalis.com

Not 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.com

The Charente Tourist Board:

www.visitcharente.com

Fishing in the Charente:

www.federationpeche.fr
www.club-halieutique.com

Museums in the Poitou-Charentes region:

www.alienor.org

Les Lamas de Brossac

Llama trekking in south Charente.

www.randonnees-lamas-poitou-charentes.com

Cognac 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