A group of cyclists passes Château Les Chabannes, an impressive building with towers on Rue des Chabannes, Jarnac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The cyclists are travelling through the Charente department on the La Flow Vélo cycle route, past elegant country estates and through romantic villages. The château was built in the late 19th century, when wealthy cognac merchants had grand residences built for themselves. Round towers with pointed slate roofs and finials crown the pavilions. The house and park have been listed as historic monuments since 2003. Today the château rents out guest rooms (c