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The Charente – View of Saint-Simeux loop from Charente

The Charente – View of Saint-Simeux loop from Charente

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The Charente – View of Saint-Simeux loop from Charente

02:09

51.0km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.08 km

Saint Michael's Church

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The church is one of the rare Romanesque buildings built according to an octagonal plan. It also preserves one of the rare eardrums of Poitou-Charentes; the battle of the Archangel Michael and the dragon is represented there.

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7.13 km

Ruins of the Abbey of Notre-Dame de la Couronne

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Major building representing the introduction of Gothic in Angoumois at the end of the 12th century. In the 12th century, foundation of the Notre-Dame de la Couronne abbey (from 1118, …

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32.3 km

The Charente

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The Charente is one of the most peaceful rivers. It rises in the foothills of Limousin and flows into the ocean at Rochefort. In previous centuries, Cognac brandy, Angoulême paper …

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33.1 km

View of Saint-Simeux

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The church dominating the village is visible from afar. I recommend this place in the early morning when the light bathes the whole village. Great point of view from the lock where you can often see herons.

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40.2 km

Sireuil Bridge

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Coming from Angoulême, before crossing the bridge, pleasure boats for rent line the shore. You will find them scattered across the river during your walk.
Possibility of filling the cans …

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44.2 km

Nersac village

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This village still has buildings with a bit of character: Town hall, church, halls ... Some shops; baker, butcher and mini-market allow you to make a ravito.

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47.2 km

Church of Notre-Dame de Trois-Palis

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This 12th century Romanesque church is nestled in the heart of the village and beautifully lighted in sunny weather. At the gates of Angoulême and on the banks of the …

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51.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.4 km

4.12 km

2.63 km

989 m

643 m

187 m

Surfaces

47.1 km

3.81 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 2 September

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The Charente – View of Saint-Simeux loop from Charente

Saint Michael's Church

Ruins of the Abbey of Notre-Dame de la Couronne

The Charente

View of Saint-Simeux

Sireuil Bridge

Nersac village

Church of Notre-Dame de Trois-Palis

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