Attraction and activity JARNAC Maison Courvoisier1 to 2 hoursLocated in Jarnac and adjoining an imposing 19th-century château, offering exclusive visits and unique experiences.
Attraction and activity ROCHEFORT | Center Maison Pierre LotiIn the historic heart of Rochefort, the extraordinary house of the travelling writer and naval officer Pierre Loti. After many years of restoration, the house is once again open to visitors. Listed as a Historic Monument, labelled Musée de France and Maison des Illustres.
Attraction and activity COGNAC Martell & Co1 to 2 hoursA journey into the history, terroir and craftsmanship of one of the oldest cognac houses. Experiences include a rooftop bar, night-time visits and electric scooter tours.
Restaurants MONTBRON | 30 km east of Angoulême Moulin de la TardoireGourmet restaurant, one Michelin star (2020). Located in Charente, on an island bordered by the Tardoire River near Angoulême.
Attraction and activity COGNAC Musée des arts du Cognac1 to 2 hoursThe fascinating adventure of the “liquor of the gods”. Presentation of the professions of viticulture, oenology, distillation, cooperage, trading, glassmaking and today design and packaging.
Tourism organisation SAINTES Office de tourisme de Saintes et de la SaintongeYear-round reception offering numerous services: information, reservations, ticketing for river cruises, etc. For groups, the Tourist Office organises personalised programmes, visits and stays throughout the year.
Tourism organisation COGNAC Office de tourisme Destination CognacThe Tourist Office provides expert and committed advice on the Cognac destination. Its incoming service assists in creating high-quality programmes.
Receptive Operator COGNAC Office de tourisme Destination CognacThe Tourist Office provides expert and committed advice on the Cognac destination. Its incoming service assists in creating high-quality programmes.
Tourism organisation ANGOULEME Office de tourisme du Pays d’AngoulêmeAngoulême, the city of comics and images (designated UNESCO Creative City in December 2019), located in the heart of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, is a destination 35 minutes from Bordeaux and 1 hour 40 minutes from Paris thanks to the high-speed rail line.
Receptive Operator ANGOULEME Office de tourisme du Pays d’AngoulêmeAngoulême, the city of comics and images (designated UNESCO Creative City in December 2019), located in the heart of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, is a destination 35 minutes from Bordeaux and 1 hour 40 minutes from Paris thanks to the high-speed rail line.
Attraction and activity ECHILLAIS | 30 minutes from Rochefort Pont transbordeur de Rochefort1 to 2 hoursA masterpiece of metal architecture, the gondola of the lift bridge carries you from one bank of the Charente to the other. Discovery of the bridge’s history, the ferry bridge house and its interactive space, and an audio walk. Guided tours by reservation.
Restaurants JARNAC Restaurant du ChâteauGroup or individual classes to benefit from the advice and expertise of Chef Ludovic Merle. Half-day cooking experience culminating in a full menu.