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Along the Charente River – Vinade-Bassac bridge loop from Mérignac

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Along the Charente River – Vinade-Bassac bridge loop from Mérignac

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Along the Charente River – Vinade-Bassac bridge loop from Mérignac

06:05

90.8km

350m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 51.7 km for 307 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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16.9 km

The Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Old towpath that runs along the Charente River for nearly 20 km.
A pleasant, easy route, but very popular on sunny days with hikers and cyclists.

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23.4 km

La Charente

Lake

29.3 km

Le Tranchard

Lake

35.5 km

Church of Notre-Dame de Trois-Palis

Highlight • Religious Site

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 Charente, it is easily accessible by the white paths further south.

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47.4 km

White Trails of Saint-Simeux

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One of the most spectacular villages on the banks of the Charente. Coming from Angoulême, the church appears high up on the right. Take advantage of the morning sun to admire the illuminated village and land at the lock to let yourself be lulled by the sound of the river. Note, many herons are visible at this location.

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48.7 km

Along the Charente River

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

After Chateauneuf-sur-Charente on the V92, a beautiful stretch along the Charente begins.

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52.0 km

Bain des Dames Beach on the Charente

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It is a relaxing place to soak your feet in the Charente. You can land on the beach or on a bench. Take the opportunity to fill your water bottles and eat during the summer season. You are only 27 kilometers from Angoulême by the banks of the river!

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64.7 km

Vinade-Bassac bridge

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Here we find a superb bridge that the GR 4 borrows. The Charente residences along the Charente are sumptuous, the abbey of Bassac a few hundred meters away is also worth the detour.

A haven of peace, in the shade of the bridge, the view of the Charente buildings is worth a stop.

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64.7 km

Bridge near Le Mareuil

Highlight • Bridge

Nicer scenery at the bridge over the Charente.

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76.0 km

Bois des Fausses

Forest

81.0 km

The Jarnac Quays

Highlight • River

Opposite the racecourse, a narrow dirt path sheltered by a row of trees. Perfect place to take a break, sit and watch the Charente flow peacefully

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90.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.2 km

26.1 km

7.06 km

2.48 km

1.76 km

182 m

123 m

Surfaces

36.1 km

29.7 km

16.5 km

7.94 km

136 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 26 August

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Along the Charente River – Vinade-Bassac bridge loop from Mérignac

The Greenway

Church of Notre-Dame de Trois-Palis

White Trails of Saint-Simeux

Along the Charente River

Bain des Dames Beach on the Charente

Vinade-Bassac bridge

Bridge near Le Mareuil

The Jarnac Quays

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