White Trails of Saint-Simeux – The Greenway loop from Angoulême

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White Trails of Saint-Simeux – The Greenway loop from Angoulême

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White Trails of Saint-Simeux – The Greenway loop from Angoulême

03:12

47.9km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.63 km

Pont de Saintes

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Arched bridge over the Charente, with views to the west over Ile aux Vaches, and to the east over Ile Marquet.

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7.34 km

Le Tranchard

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8.47 km

Originally, the Fleurac mill – on the Charente, at the foot of the castle of the same name – was a wheat and oil mill from the 16th century. It was almost entirely rebuilt at the end of the 19th century, transformed into a paper mill in 1978, then purchased in 1983 by the General Council of Charente and transformed into a paper museum.

Abandoned for several decades, it was transformed into a paper mill in 1978 by Mr. Lacombe, descendant of a family of papermakers for four generations. Faced with financial difficulties, this attempt was taken over by an association “Les amis de la tradition papetière d’Angoumois et des provinces voisins” which relaunched the activity of this mill, where paper was made in a vat from linen and cotton using 18th century techniques.

The manufacturing equipment and the water wheel were rebuilt. It has been listed as a historic monument since 1984.

Today, the Moulin de Fleurac is private property but the site of this mill on the banks of the Charente remains a very popular place for tourists.

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22.4 km

White Trails of Saint-Simeux

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One of the most spectacular villages on the banks of the Charente. Coming from Angoulême, the church appears high up on the right. Take advantage of the morning sun to admire the illuminated village and land at the lock to let yourself be lulled by the sound of the river. Note, many herons are visible at this location.

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28.4 km

Sireuil Lock

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A popular spot for fishermen, quiet, accessible by towpaths. The path is sometimes in poor condition but the lock is worth a look, with Sireuil on the other side of the river.

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29.0 km

Sireuil Bridge

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Coming from Angoulême, before crossing the bridge, pleasure boats for rent line the shore. You will find them scattered across the river during your walk.
Possibility of filling the cans with a drinking water tap. A supermarket in the village allows you to eat all year round, as well as "le Cabanon" at the bridge, open during the season.
In the direction of Cognac, just after crossing the bridge, the white path is particularly poorly maintained, the first 500 meters can cause damage to bicycles if the passage is too fast.
After these 500 meters, a stop at the lock is necessary, a haven of peace with the village of Sireuil in the background.

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32.0 km

Charente Riverside Path at La Meure

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Path located south of the Pont de la Meure, between a wooded hillside and the Charente, with a few islands. It consists of a dirt track, just wide enough for pedestrians and bicycles. The path is therefore non-drivable for most motor vehicles, which guarantees a certain tranquility.

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34.4 km

Church of Notre-Dame de Trois-Palis

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This 12th century Romanesque church is nestled in the heart of the village and beautifully lighted in sunny weather. At the gates of Angoulême and on the banks of the Charente, it is easily accessible by the white paths further south.

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40.0 km