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18 amazing destinations

Our extensive network of bases across 9 countries means you can enjoy a return-trip or choose from a wide selection of one-way routes. Boat

World’s largest fleet

We have more river and canal boats available than any other operator, available to hire between April and October. Our wide range of boats sleeps between 2-12 people. Life buoy

No boat licence required

That's right! You can rent and captain your own boat for a short break (3 nights minimum), a week or longer. We'll show you everything you need to know before you set off.
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Our base in Angoulême

Port de plaisance de l’Houmeau, Boulevard Besson Bey, 16000, Angoulême
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About Angoulême

Please note – Emerald Star does not have a physical base (i.e. premises) in Angouleme. We have dedicated moorings here and the Emerald Star team will meet you at the moorings to facilitate your arrival and departure. 

Angoulême is a delightful city with restaurants, galleries, and boutiques and is also renowned for its Comic Museum and for hosting the International Comics Festival. From Angoulême, by cruising 9 hrs westwards, you’ll find our base of Jarnac from where it is only another 2.5 hours to the city of Cognac, famous for its brandy distillery. On a return cruise from Angoulême, we would advise turning around here if you wish to cruise at a comfortable pace. However, if you book a one-way between Angoulême and Jarnac, we recommend travelling as far as Saintes before turning around and heading back to Jarnac. 

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View our Angoulême mooring point on Google maps.

What you get on the base

Facilities

There are no showers or toilets at the base. No luggage storage available.

Extras & options for your cruise

The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see ‘Holiday Extras‘ for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.

Practical extras

Must be pre-booked in advance.

  • Early check-in & late check-out
  • Boat cleaning 
  • Parking – (see ‘Travel info’ tab)
  • Eco cleaning pack 
  • L.E.D. lantern 
  • Top-deck cushions
  • Wifi packs 

Fun extras

Must be pre-booked in advance.

  • Bike hire
  • Gas barbecues
  • Angling dinghy and outboard 
  • Stand-up paddleboards

Travel to Angoulême

View our Angoulême base on Google maps.

BY ROAD

Be prepared

It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit https://www.theaa.com/european-breakdown-cover/driving-in-europe

Directions

From the A10, take exit 30 towards Angoulême/Poitiers-Sud, join the N10 and take exit 58 towards Limoges/Périgueux/Angoulême-Nord/Ruelle s/Touvre. Take the exit for D1000 towards Périgueux/Angoulême/Z.I. N 3/Parc des Expos. Continue on D1000. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and continue on Av. du Maréchal Juin. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Blvd du 8 Mai 1945, then continue straight on Rue Saint-Antoine and at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Blvd Besson Bey.

Car rental

  • Rent a car: 19 Pl. de la Gare, 16000 Angoulême (1,1 km)
  • Europcar: 15 Pl. de la Gare, 16006 Angoulême  (1,1 km)
  • Loc Eco: 24 Av. du Maréchal Juin, 16000 Angoulême (1,8 km)

Parking

Free street parking spaces close by. 

BY TRAIN

Closest train station:

  • Angoulême : 700 m

BY AIR

Closest airports:

  • Limoges: 96 km
  • Poitiers: 115 km
  • Bordeaux: 129 km

Arrival at Angoulême

For more details about:

  • when to arrive at our bases
  • what to expect when you arrive 
  • how to prepare for check-in
  • what happens on your final day when you return your boat

visit our ‘arrivals‘ page.

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