A couple of years ago we hired a flat bottom boat to travel the French waterways. We picked up our boat in Pouilly-en-Auxoia and spent the week sailing to sailed to Longecourt and a bit beyond. I�ll provide you with a link:
Despite the fact that the first three days we were inundated with torrential rain, it was honestly one of the loveliest journeys we�ve ever done! Throughout the route you can savour the vast wines, especially enjoying some of the local wines that never make it to the international market.
http://www.winetastingtours.co.uk/wine_tasting _cruising_route_itinerary.htm
http://le-guide.com/boatrentalsfrance/charente /riviera1120/index.html
I wish you a bon voyage!
Fr Bill