CharenteCHARENTE[Charente]river, 220 mi (354 km) long, rising near Limoges, W France, and flowing W to the Bay of Biscay.
Jarnac JARNAC [Jarnac], town, Charente dept., in the Cognac region, on the CharenteRiver.
It is now part of the Charente-Maritime dept. Cattle and sheep raising, dairying, and the manufacture of cognac from grapes grown along the CharenteRiver are the major occupations; oysters are harvested along the coast.
The Charente region of France is famous the world over for its Brandy and Pineau, and it is also noted for its pleasant sunny climate, romanesque heritage, historical buildings and châteaux.
The RiverCharente is a coastal river that winds along 360 kms from East to West.
Invasions and Turmoils The RiverCharente first served as an invasion route for the Vikings when the region was pillaged and destroyed in the 9th.
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