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Charente, department, FranceCharente (shäräNt`), department (1990 pop. 342,300), W France. The capital is Angoulême. The brandy distilled at Cognac Cognac (kônyäk`), city (1990 pop. 19,932), Charente dept., W France, in Angoumois, on the Charente River...... Click the link for more information. is world renowned. Charente, river, FranceCharente, river, 220 mi (354 km) long, rising near Limoges, W France, and flowing W to the Bay of Biscay. The river flows past Angoulême (the head of navigation), Cognac, Saintes, and Rochefort, and through an important cattle-raising region. Along its western course are the celebrated vineyards from which cognac brandy is made. The Charente carries little commercial traffic.Charente 1. a department of W central France, in Poitou-Charentes region. Capital: Angoulême. Pop.: 341 275 (2003 est.). Area: 5972 sq. km (2329 sq. miles) 2. a river in W France, flowing west to the Bay of Biscay. Length: 362 km (225 miles) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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D'Artagnan made several steps along the gallery, holding Louise on his arm; then, when they were far enough removed from the others - "What I had to say to you, mademoiselle," replied he, "Mademoiselle de Tonnay- Charente has just expressed; roughly and unkindly, it is true but still in its entirety. A small vessel with an English crew, whose captain is on my side, awaits you at the mouth of Charente, at fort of the Point. |
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