KAYAKOMAT Le Port du Lys, Salignac-sur-Charente

Self-service kayak and paddleboard rentals at the KAYAKOMAT in Salignac-sur-Charente.

Rent paddleboards and kayaks at Port du Lys in Salignac-sur-Charente (in the Cognac region). Enjoy a day trip on the Charente River, with beautiful green spaces, tranquility, and Charente heritage. Kayaking is a very enjoyable and fun activity, highly appreciated by friends and families alike. Beginners can easily try paddleboarding and kayaking while staying close to the shore. More experienced paddlers can paddle all the way to Cognac in a single day. Kayaking is an excellent alternative to biking or hiking for exploring “the beautiful river of the kingdom,” as François I liked to say. Thanks to the KAYAKOMAT self-service rental station at Port du Lys, you can easily access kayaks and paddleboards at any time of day.

Local Tips for Paddling in Salignac-sur-Charente

• Paddling up the Charente for about a hundred meters, you can turn right to head up the Le Né, a small wild stream that forms the geographical boundary between Charente and Charente-Maritime.
• It is recommended to paddle with the current facing you, heading toward Cognac; by following the river’s meanders, you will reach the Couin lock. Please follow the safety guidelines near the lock.

Warning, a speed zone is marked on your left for water skiing, please stay close to the bank in this zone.

Practical Information for KAYAKOMAT at Port du Lys in Salignac-sur-Charente

• Easy access by car from the town of Salignac
• Free on-site parking
• On-site dining at La Guiguette du Port du Lys
• Dock and jetty for easy launch
• RV parking area
• Camping area for La Flow Vélo users

Group Reservations

Paddling is a fun activity to strengthen bonds among friends, family, colleagues, or couples for special occasions or gatherings. You can easily organize a full day with our partner Location vélo Charente