L'Houmeau Marina

Tucked at the foot of the dramatic escarpment that Angoulême sits atop, Port de Plaisance de l'Houmeau sits where the Charente river sweeps a wide bend through the old suburb of L'Houmeau. It's a surprisingly scenic inland stop, with the medieval city perched visibly above you on the plateau. You can reach the capitainerie at +33 (0)5 45 36 59 98, and the hillside old town — home to the famous BD (comics) festival and a cathedral with panoramic ramparts — is a short climb away.