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River in southwestern France
The Charente (French pronunciation: [ʃaʁɑ̃t] ; Occitan: Charanta [tʃaˈɾantɔ]) is a 381-kilometre (237 mi) long river in southwestern France. Its source
Charente_(river)
Department of France
France. It is named after the river Charente, the most important and longest river in the department, and also the river beside which the department's
Charente
Department of France
of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, on the country's west coast. Named after the river Charente, its prefecture is La Rochelle. As of 2023, it had a population of 672
Charente-Maritime
Castle in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
de Bourg-Charente is a 17th-century castle built on the rocky promontory overlooking the Charente River in the town of Bourg-Charente, Charente department
Château_de_Bourg-Charente
Medieval Duchy in Kingdom of France
Amiens. Still united with Gascony, it formed a duchy extending from the Charente River to the Pyrenees mountains. This duchy was held as a fief on the terms
Guyenne
Castle in Cognac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
fort and priory. Around 1200, the castle was rebuilt in stone, on the Charente river bank facing the docks and walls built to circle the town. Cognac passed
Château_de_Cognac
Medieval battle between France and England
Hugh X of Lusignan. The battle was fought on the bridge built over the river Charente, a point of strategic importance on the route between northern and southern
Battle_of_Taillebourg
Canal in France
is a 39 km canal near the western shore of France. It connects the Charente (river) at Rochefort to the Seudre at Marennes. List of canals in France McKnight
Charente-Seudre_Canal
French department established in 1790
Charente is a French department that was established in 1790 based on geographic criteria, the upper and middle basin of the Charente River, and historical
History_of_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Balzac (French pronunciation: [balzak]) is a commune in the Charente department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of south-western France. Balzac is located
Balzac,_Charente
Administrative subdivision in France
in naming the new departments. Most were named after an area's principal river or other physical features. Even Paris was in the department of Seine. Savoy
Departments_of_France
Topics referred to by the same term
Spanish word for Toni Arce Stream, a tributary of the Né River (in turn the Charente River) in France Arke, also romanized Arce, a goddess in Greek mythology
Arce
Brand of cognac
a brand of cognac, with production based in the town of Jarnac in the Charente region of France. It is the youngest and smallest of the "big four" cognac
Courvoisier
River in France
river in the Charente-Maritime département, in southwestern France. Its source is in the commune of Fontaine-Chalendray. It flows into the Charente near
Antenne
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Jharnat) is a commune in the Charente department, southwestern France. It is situated on the right (north) bank of the river Charente 20 km west of Angoulême
Jarnac
French château
Aunac-sur-Charente, in 2017), in the French department of Charente in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The château overlooks the Charente river and is about
Château_de_Bayers
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
inhabitants are known as *Bourgeois* and *Bourgeoises*. Bourg-Charente is situated in the Charente River valley, downstream from Jarnac and upstream from Cognac
Bourg-Charente
Subprefecture and commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
in the Charente-Maritime department of which it is a sub-prefecture, in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Saintes is the second-largest city in Charente-Maritime
Saintes,_Charente-Maritime
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Rouffiac (Charente-Maritime) at Wikimedia Commons Rouffiac is a commune in France located in Charente-Maritime. This commune is situated next to the river "La
Rouffiac,_Charente-Maritime
Napoleonic Wars, fought in the narrow Basque Roads at the mouth of the Charente River on the Biscay coast of France. The battle, which lasted from 11 to 25
Battle of the Basque Roads order of battle
Battle_of_the_Basque_Roads_order_of_battle
1809 naval battle during the Napoleonic Wars
Napoleonic Wars, fought in the narrow Basque Roads at the mouth of the Charente River on the Biscay coast of France. The battle, which lasted from 11 to 24
Battle_of_the_Basque_Roads
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
in the Charente department in southwestern France. It lies near the Lac de Lavaud, an artificial lake created by a dam in the river Charente, built in
Verneuil,_Charente
Prefecture and commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
French department of Charente, of which it is the prefecture. Located on a plateau overlooking a meander of the river Charente, the city is nicknamed
Angoulême
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
in the Charente department in southwestern France. It is the southernmost town in the Charente with over 1,000 people. It lies along the river Tude. In
Chalais,_Charente
Subprefecture and commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
commercial right to participate in the salt trade conducted along the river Charente, from which regional Cognac developed into a centre for the production
Cognac,_France
Frigate reproduction in France
17 September 2014, the replica Hermione arrives at the mouth of the Charente River and reaches open sea for the first time. History France Name Hermione
French frigate Hermione (2014)
French_frigate_Hermione_(2014)
River in France
1-kilometre (41.1 mi) river in the Charente and Charente-Maritime départements, in southwestern France. It is a left tributary of the Charente. The Né flows through
Né_(river)
Team of French writers
into a seafaring business. In his youth, he used to go fishing on the Charente river near two hamlets called St. Thomas and Narcejac, and he remembered them
Boileau-Narcejac
River in western France
is a 144 km (89 mi) long river in western France, a left tributary of the river Vienne. Its source is near Hiesse, Charente. The Clain flows generally
Clain
1808 brig of the Royal Navy
the initial attack, then later engaged French ships, stranded in the Charente River. In September, she took part in the Walcheren expedition; an ultimately
HMS_Redpole_(1808)
1863 French submarine, first to be propelled by mechanized power
6 October 1863, Plongeur made her first trials by sailing down the Charente River, to the harbour of the Cabane Carrée. On 2 November 1863, Plongeur was
French_submarine_Plongeur
Capetian-Plantagenet conflicts (1159–1259)
Louis of France. The two forces set up camp on opposing sides of the Charente river near Taillebourg. On 21 July a wing of the English army advanced over
First_Hundred_Years'_War
Subprefecture and commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine (before 2015: Poitou-Charentes). Rochefort lies on the river Charente, close to its outflow into the Atlantic Ocean. It is
Rochefort,_Charente-Maritime
Museum in France
Musée d'Angoulême has a collection of archaeological objects from the Charente river basin. The display presents the geology of the region and discoveries
Musée_d'Angoulême
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
pronunciation: [baʁo]) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Barro,_Charente
April 2026. "Arsenal de Rochefort et fortifications de l'estuaire de la Charente" (in French). UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Archived from the original
List of World Heritage Sites in France
List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_France
Castle in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
The Château de Verteuil is a historic building in Charente, France. It dates back to 1080 and has since been extensively rebuilt, although 12th-century
Château_de_Verteuil
Calendar year
King Louis IX (the Saint) defeat King Henry III at the bridge over the Charente River near Taillebourg. After the battle, Louis continues to pursue the English
1242
River in western France
forms the border between the departments of Vendée (named after the river) and Charente-Maritime, before it flows into the Sèvre Niortaise, near Marans.
Vendée_(river)
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Ruffec (French pronunciation: [ʁyfɛk]) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. It is a stopover town on the road from Paris to
Ruffec,_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
[tajbuʁ]) is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France. It is built on a rock, overlooking the river Charente, 9 km downstream from
Taillebourg, Charente-Maritime
Taillebourg,_Charente-Maritime
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Champagnac (French pronunciation: [ʃɑ̃paɲak]) is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in southwestern France
Champagnac,_Charente-Maritime
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France. The commune is traversed by the river Boutonne. Communes of the Charente-Maritime department
Saint-Martial, Charente-Maritime
Saint-Martial,_Charente-Maritime
French explorer (1799–1838)
the port of Rochefort, 50 km (31 mi) from Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon on the River Charente. There he signed up as a crew member on the Loire, a French naval storeship
René_Caillié
River in west-central France
Eymoutiers, Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, Limoges, Aixe-sur-Vienne, Saint-Junien Charente: Chabanais, Confolens Vienne: L'Isle-Jourdain, Lussac-les-Châteaux, Chauvigny
Vienne_(river)
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
pronunciation: [miɡʁɔ̃]) is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente-Maritime department "Répertoire national
Migron,_Charente-Maritime
Bridge in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
ports of Rochefort and Tonnay-Charente. It is the last transporter bridge in operation in France. Crossing the river Charente, it has a maximum height of
Rochefort-Martrou Transporter Bridge
Rochefort-Martrou_Transporter_Bridge
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Cellettes (French pronunciation: [selɛt]) is a commune in the Charente department, Southwestern France. Forêt de Boixe in winter Dolmen also wrongly said
Cellettes,_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
pronunciation: [flœʁak]) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Fleurac,_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
[subiz]) is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France. It is situated on the left bank of the river Charente opposite Rochefort and
Soubise,_Charente-Maritime
River in France
pronunciation: [bɔnjœʁ]) is a river in the Charente département, southwestern France, left tributary to the river Charente. It is 46.9 km (29.1 mi) long
Bonnieure
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente, called Saint-Quentin locally, is part of the canton of Charente-Vienne. It lies on the upper course of the river Charente. The nearest
Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Châteauneuf-sur-Charente (French pronunciation: [ʃɑtonœf syʁ ʃaʁɑ̃t]; literally 'Châteauneuf on Charente') is a commune in Charente, a department in southwestern
Châteauneuf-sur-Charente
Road network
Agrippa crosses the Graine River at the site of the former mill of La Soutière and continues northeast of Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente, through an area historically
Roman Road of Agrippa (Saintes–Lyon)
Roman_Road_of_Agrippa_(Saintes–Lyon)
"Vieille-Brioude Bridge". "Pont de Pierre". "Pont Charles-Albert". "Tonnay-Charente Bridge". "Roquefavour Aqueduct". "Saint-Chamas Viaduct". "Béziers Canal
List_of_bridges_in_France
French distiller (1694–1753)
French cognac distillery Martell. The company is based in the department of Charente and is nearly three centuries old – one of the oldest in France. Son of
Jean_Martell
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
[ʃɑ̃pnje] or [ʃɑ̃nje]) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Champniers,_Charente
Museum in Rochefort, France
the Corderie Royale is decorated with a large park on the edge of the Charente River. This pleasant park of contemporary creation, inaugurated in 1991 and
Corderie_Royale
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Verteuil-sur-Charente (French pronunciation: [vɛʁtœj syʁ ʃaʁɑ̃t], literally Verteuil on Charente, before 1962: Verteuil) is a commune in the Charente department
Verteuil-sur-Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
department. It is located about 50 km west of Périgueux on the river Dronne. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data
Bonnes,_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
pronunciation: [mɔ̃ʒɑ̃]) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Montjean,_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
pronunciation: [bɔnœj]) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Bonneuil,_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
[ʁusin]; Occitan: Rossinas) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Roussines,_Charente
1809 British naval legal case
Atlantic and was chased into the anchorage of Basque Roads near the river Charente. On 11 April a major attack was launched on the anchored fleet by fireships
Court-martial of James, Lord Gambier
Court-martial_of_James,_Lord_Gambier
Part of Marennes-Hiers-Brouage in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Marennes (French pronunciation: [maʁɛn] ) is a former commune in the Charente-Maritime department, southwestern France. On 1 January 2019, it was merged
Marennes,_Charente-Maritime
Decade
King Louis IX (the Saint) defeat King Henry III at the bridge over the Charente River near Taillebourg. After the battle, Louis continues to pursue the English
1240s
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
of Les Trois Monts. The commune is traversed by the Seugne river. Communes of the Charente-Maritime department "Répertoire national des élus: les maires"
Le_Pin,_Charente-Maritime
Carthusian monks who were killed in the Reformation
with eight other Carthusians in former slave ships anchored in the Charente River at Rochefort. Like most of 800 priests and clergy confined there, they
Carthusian_Martyrs
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France. The commune is traversed by the river Seugne, a tributary of the Charente. Communes of
Mérignac,_Charente-Maritime
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
[tyʁɡɔ̃]; Occitan: Turgont) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Turgon,_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
[ɛs]; Occitan: Essa) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Esse,_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
pronunciation: [sɛ̃ simɔ̃]) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Saint-Simon,_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Ars is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data
Ars,_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
pronunciation: [ʁufjak]) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Rouffiac,_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Pons (French pronunciation: [pɔ̃]) is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France. The city is known for its numerous national
Pons,_Charente-Maritime
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
pronunciation: [ʁɛɲak]) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Reignac,_Charente
Place in France
historical province of France, situated in the north-west of the department of Charente-Maritime. Its historic capital is La Rochelle, which took over from Castrum
Aunis
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
[sɛ̃t ʁadɡɔ̃d]) is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente-Maritime department "Répertoire national
Sainte-Radegonde, Charente-Maritime
Sainte-Radegonde,_Charente-Maritime
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃tiʁje syʁ ʃaʁɑ̃t]; Occitan: Sent Iriès de Charanta) is a commune in the Charente department, southwestern
Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Limousin: Chasèlas) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Chazelles,_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
pronunciation: [klɛ]) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Claix,_Charente
River in France
[bɑ̃dja]) is a small river in western France, a left tributary of the Tardoire. It flows through the Haute-Vienne, Dordogne and Charente departments. It is
Bandiat
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. The residents are called Pérignacais in French. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire
Pérignac,_Charente
Irish Jacobite merchant
and businessman, best known for founding the Hennessy brand of cognac in Charente. He was from County Cork, and became exiled in France due to his Jacobitism
Richard_Hennessy
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Occitan: Los Eissarts) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Les_Essards,_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France. The commune is traversed by the Seugne River. Communes of the Charente-Maritime department
Saint-Léger, Charente-Maritime
Saint-Léger,_Charente-Maritime
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
pronunciation: [sɛ̃ maʁ] ) is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente-Maritime department "Répertoire national
Saint-Mard,_Charente-Maritime
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
(French pronunciation: [valɑ̃s] ; Occitan: Valença) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. It was not the birthplace of William
Valence,_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Rouillac (French pronunciation: [ʁujak] ) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. On 1 January 2016, the former communes Plaizac
Rouillac,_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
pronunciation: [sɛ̃ miʃɛl] ) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Saint-Michel,_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
pronunciation: [belɔ̃]) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Bellon,_Charente
Fort on a tidal island in France
he had constructed between 1683 and 1686 on the southern bank of the Charente river, and the Tour Vauban and battery, which he had constructed on the Sillon
Fort_Louvois
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
; Occitan: La Prada) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Laprade,_Charente
tributary of the Ångerman) Vardar - 388 km (241 mi) Shannon - 386 km (240 mi) Charente - 381 km (237 mi) Iskar - 368 km (229 mi) (tributary of the Danube) Tundzha
List_of_rivers_of_Europe
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
called Oradour-d'Aigre, is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Oradour,_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Occitan: Maseròlas) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Mazerolles,_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
(French pronunciation: [maʁsiji]) is a French commune in the department of Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. Between 1932 and 1936
Marsilly,_Charente-Maritime
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente-Maritime department "Répertoire
Breuillet,_Charente-Maritime
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
pronunciation: [lysak]) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Lussac,_Charente
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
pronunciation: [mutɔ̃] ) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Communes of the Charente department "Répertoire national des élus:
Mouton,_Charente
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CHARENTE RIVER
CHARENTE RIVER
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Singer. To sing. Song.
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Feminine of Charles meaning manly.
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Arthurian
, Arthur's second-best sword.
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Clear.
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Famous
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English : Clarence was the name of a dukedom created in 1362 for Lionel, third son of Edward III, whose wife was the heiress of Clare in Suffolk. How the name came to be adopted as a surname is uncertain, but it is recorded in 1453; its use as a personal name is not attested until the late 19th century.
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Pet form of English Clare, CLARETTE means "clear, bright."
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Pet form of English Cherie, CHERETTE means "darling," and other names beginning with Cher-.
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Little and Womanly; Manly; Female Version of Charles; Carl; Strong; Free Man; Small Beauty
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Yiddish
Possibly a pet form for Yiddish Charna, CHARNETTE means "dark."
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Clear; Luminous; Famous; One who Lives Near the River Clare; Of Clare; Bright; Name of a Place
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English form of French Charline, CHARLENE means "man."
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From the surname and place name Clare, meaning bright or clear. Famous bearers: George, Duke of...
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Feminine of Charles meaning manly.
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Light of Lords Feet
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