Imagine a serene ride along the Charente, the scent of acacias wafting through the air and birdsong your only company. With saint-jean-dangely bike hire from €10 per day, you can discover this little corner of France at your own pace, on a mountain bike for the backroads, or on an electric bike to enjoy every pedal stroke effortlessly.

Leaving the heart of Saint-Jean-d'Angély, you'll soon be on the banks of the river, leading to picturesque villages such as Saint-Savinien and Taillebourg. These easy stages offer lovely river views, medieval bridges and gourmet stops where you can sample artisanal ice cream. For heritage lovers, the famous Royal Abbey is revealed in a different light in the early morning, bathed in golden light.