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COGNAC
PRESS
FILE
2013
Oĸce de Tourisme
16, rue du XIV Juillet
16100 Cognac - France
Tel : +33 5 45 82 10 71
Fax : +33 5 45 82 34 47
www.tourism-cognac.com
oĸce@tourism-cognac.com
General PresentaƟon
Some informaƟon
AlƟtude : 27 m
PopulaƟon : 19 534 inhabitants (city)
35 000 inhabitants (Grand Cognac)
Twin towns : Denison (Texas, USA)
Königswinter (Germany)
Perth (Scotland)
Valdepeñas (Spain)
Cognac tourist oĸce
« Tourisme et Handicap » label
(Driving, mental & hearing handicaps)
Access :
By car :
Autoroute A10
NaƟonales N10 et N137
Paris
502 km
PoiƟers
170 km
Angoulême
46 km
La Rochelle
101 km
Bordeaux
123 km
By plane :
Aéroport de Bordeaux
Aéroport de La Rochelle
Aéroport de PoiƟers
132 km
109 km
170 km
By train :
Cognac train staƟon - on the way Royan / Angoulême
Angoulême train staƟon - on the way TGV Paris / Bordeaux
The town of Cognac
The town of Cognac is at the heart of a group of communes with 35,000 inhabitants. The river Charente runs through the town and both banks have their own
Įelds of acƟvity.
On the right bank, the Saint Jacques district with its organic-products
open-air market each Įrst and third sunday of the month and also a site for camping cars, a Ɵe-up point for the numerous boats and small barges.
On the leŌ bank, the recently restored and improved town centre is the ideal place to wander round in the old,
paved streets and discover the heart of the town passing by Rue d'Angoulême and the Place d'Armes where you will see
the most beauƟful covered market of the region, inspired by the covered markets of the 19th century and designed by
the architect Victor Baltard. The market is open every day except Monday unƟl 1p.m.
Just a short distance a way is Saint Leger church (12th century), with its
marvellous rose window dominaƟng Rue ArisƟde Briand, and whose apse sƟll bears
the traces of ĮghƟng during the Wars of Religion.
Finally, Place François 1er, with its cafes terraces, its shops and restaurants seems to
be the natural starƟng point for visiƟng Cognac, no maƩer what the Ɵme of year.
A liƩle bit of History
The origins of Cognac remain a historical mystery. MenƟoned in the 9th century, it became a forƟĮed town in
the Middle Ages. During the Hundred Years’ War, it changed hands between the French and the English. EnƟrely French
from the 15th century, Cognac became the preferred place of residence for the Valois-Angoulême family, who made it a
prosperous economic centre. King François Ier was born there.
For many years, the town of Cognac owed much of its economic development to François Ier. By granƟng his
“good town” numerous privileges, François Ier did much to encourage the salt trade in Cognac, the salt being transported on the River Charente.
DaƟng from that period, as well as from the years which followed and which saw the development of the
successful eau-de-vie trade, there are many Įne examples of this heritage, grouped together in what we call “Old
Cognac.”
Our great men
FRANCOIS 1er
Son of Charles, Count of Angoulême and Louise of Savoy, Francis Ist was born on
12th of September 1494, in Cognac castle, one of the favourite residences of the Valois
family at that Ɵme.
He became King of France in 1515. He was a patron of the Arts and Literature, as
well as bringing about administraƟve reforms and, not forgeƫng his naƟve town, he oŌen
returned there and granted it numerous privileges.
Cognac was a place of refuge for him in diĸcult Ɵmes. The Italian wars brought new
blood to arƟsƟc expression, but it was they which, unfortunately, resulted in his capƟvity
aŌer the BaƩle of Pavie in 1525. François 1er died in 1547.
JEAN MONNET
One of the “fathers of Europe,” Jean Monnet was born here on 9th November 1888,
into a wine merchant’s family.
AŌer much travelling, circumstances at the Ɵme led to him becoming directly
involved in inter-allied co-operaƟon during the Second World War and he was Secretary
General of the S.D.N. unƟl 1923.
At the end of the Second World War he became Minister for Trade in the provisional
government. AŌer 1951, he became President of the High Authority of the new, young
Europe, he insƟgated the Common Market and Euratom and he was made “honorary ciƟzen
of Europe”. He died on 16th March 1979.
LOUIS DELAGE
Born in Cognac in 1874, from a humble family, this « ingénieur des Arts et MéƟers »
worked for Peugeot Įrst. At 31 years old, he founded his own car’s brand.
The "Delage" were famous for their elegant lines & sturdiness :
besides it is a « Delage » which has been chosen to represent the « bon goût français » at the
universal exhibiƟon in New-York in 1939.
The Delage cars disƟnguish themselves on racing circuits all over the world, notably
with a World champion Ɵtle in 1953.
Louis Delage died at 70 years old.
CLAUDE BOUCHER
He invented, in 1898, aŌer 6 years of research, a machine which revoluƟonize the
glass-making producƟon industry : a machine to work & blow the glass.
This invenƟon, increasing considerably the boƩle producƟon, enabled above all the
selling and the exportaƟon of Bordeaux & Bourgogne wines, and of course, the Cognac eaux
de vie to take oī. The patent of Claude Boucher were bought all over the world.
He died in 1913.
Leisure acƟviƟes
Espace découverte en pays du cognac
Place de la Salle Verte - 16100 Cognac
Tel : +33 5 45 36 03 65
E-mail : info@espace-decouverte.fr
Website : www.espace-decouverte.fr
The “Espace découverte en pays du cognac” is the place to go to discover the "Cognac region".
Tourists are transported in Ɵme and space. In space, by means of a series of aerial photographs of the region. In Ɵme,
by means of a scenography which retraces the history of the river and its role in Cognac's economic development.
Children can play with an interacƟve model with a theme-based approach to the Cognac region and as well as viewing
"magic books". It’s free, and it is the perfect occasion to get to know more about the region.
Closed from the end of December to February (visits available on booking)
Closed on monday (from March to November).
Museum of art & history
48 Boulevard Denfert Rochereau - 16100 Cognac
Tel : + 33 5 45 32 07 25
E-mail : musees.cognac@ville-cognac.fr
Website : www.musees-cognac.fr
The Museum of Art & Histoiry is situated in the hôtel Dupuy d’Angeac, which was built around 1838. It houses
the municipal collecƟons since 1925.
PainƟngs, sculptures (Rodin), and work of art from the end of the 16th century to modern Ɵmes, are next to archaeological collecƟons from the rich Gallo-roman and Merovingian excavaƟon from the area of Cognac.
One of the strong points of the Museum is the decoraƟve works of art, especially “Art nouveau” made of Gallé, Daum,
and Lalique glassware.
The regional ceramics are represented by piece of poƩery and earthware from the Neolithic Ɵmes to the 20th
century, whereas furniture, objects and head dresses illustrate local tradiƟons.
Closed on Tuesdays
Musée des arts du cognac
Place de la salle verte - 16100 Cognac
Tel : +33 5 45 36 21 10
E-mail : musees.cognac@ville-cognac.fr
Website : www.musees-cognac.fr
The cultural idenƟty of cognac
Since the 19th century, pracƟces, industries and “savoir-faire” which simultaneously show the respect of tradiƟon and
use of new technologies, have grown around the eau-de-vie which has made Cognac famous world wide.
At the heart of the alchemy
By means of a modern, interacƟve presentaƟon combining mulƟmedia, sound eīects and smells, all relaƟng to collecƟons assembled by Cognac museum, the visitor will be encouraged not only to fathom out the mysteries of the elaboraƟon of Cognac, but also to understand the history of the town and what is today a fascinaƟng technological adventure.
Closed on Mondays
Charente River
The most beauƟful stream of the kingdom, according to Henri IV, has always played a major part in the
development of the town and the region of Cognac.
The heavy gabares (Ňat boƩom boats), loaded with stones from Saint Même les Carrières or weapons
made in Ruelle or eaux-de-vie from Cognac, used to go down the river Charente to the sea from where they were
coming back loaded with salt from Brouage or the Ile de Ré.
Now the river Charente is having a new lease thanks to sports and leisure.
Cruises on the «Dame Jeanne gabare»
From April unƟl October, you can see the most beauƟful banks of the river Charente, from Cognac to Saint
Brice, during mini-cruises on the gabare « La Dame Jeanne », elegant boat which welcomes groups and individuals for
simple commented cruises.
Futher informaƟons and booking :
OFFICE DE TOURISME DE COGNAC
16, rue du XIV Juillet - 16100 COGNAC
Tel. : +33 5 45 82 10 71 / Fax : +33 5 45 82 34 47
Service staƟon for motor homes
On the right bank of the river, opposite the Château de Cognac, this river stop for tourists
is from April to October. There is a parking area with 4 paying "Euro-relais" terminals, with a concrete plaƞorm, drainage possibiliƟes, electricity supply (220 and 380 volts) and water supply.
Outdoor acƟviƟes & François 1er park
On the banks of the River Charente, François 1er park covers 50 hectares, mainly in oaks, and for those who
like sport and nature there are three “circuits de santé” (acƟvity/nature walks).
Next to François 1er park is the «André Mermet» outdoor acƟvity centre, a vast grassy area. Entry is free.
Parents and especially children can take advantage of the numerous games.
Futher informaƟon «André Mermet» outdoor acƟvity centre :
Allée basse du parc - 16100 COGNAC - Tel : +33 5 45 82 46 24
The river port and boat hire
Once a lively, commercial port, Cognac now boasts a welcoming, funcƟonal leisure port. Close to the centre of the
town, the port meets all the needs of the river traveller.
With a total length of 361 km, the Charente is navigable from Angoulême to Rochefort (170 km). You can rent houseboats from Cognac to explore this river for a week-end, a week or more.
Futher informaƟon « Les Canalous » : +33 5 45 82 93 12 / +33 6 60 49 78 60
Website: www.canalous-plaisance.fr
Some informaƟon relaƟng to Cognac
Coming from the best vineyards and transported on ships to Northern European countries, the Poitou, La Rochelle,
and Angoumois have been greatly appreciated by the English, the Dutch, and the Scandinavians since the 13th
Century...
StarƟng in the 17th Century, they were transformed in eau-de-vie (literally, "water of life") and improved by ageing in
oak casks. The Cognac was born. And this is how the adventure of a city that was to become the capital of a world
class business began.
The cognac region is deĮned by six growth areas: Grande and PeƟte Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois and
Bois Ordinaires or “à Terroir”.
It all starts with the grape varieƟes (Ugni blanc is the main one), selected to produce the white wines desƟned exclusively for Cognac producƟon.
Cognac is an alcohol whose special characterisƟcs depend on four condiƟons: the vines, the double disƟllaƟon, the
ageing and the blending.
Once alcoholic fermentaƟon is completed, the white wine has to be disƟlled to make the eau-de-vie. Cognac disƟllaƟon is performed in a two-stage process. All Cognac for direct human consumpƟon must be aged for a minimum of 2
years in oak casks
Cognac ageing system
ey Įgures
Key
In 1909 : modiĮed decree establishes the General Area for the producƟon of Cognac, that is, what is known as
the "Delimited Region". In 1938 : modiĮed decree deĮnes the various controlled appellaƟons areas within the
Delimited Region. It includes West Charente country and Charente-MariƟme.
Cognac Delimited Region is 75 000 hectares vineyards. Approximately 96% of them are used for Cognac producƟon.
Cognac Delimited Region comprises about 4900 vineyards that produce Cognac
Quality label «Vignobles et Découvertes» since October 2010
Key Įgures 2011 / 2012
Cognac is marketed in over 162 world countries
The Cognac is beeing exported at 97,2
168,5 millions boƩles exported in the world
French market represent 4.8 % selling
Main markets :
1/ United States
2/ Singapor
3/ China
4/ United-Kingdom
5/ Germany
Cognac houses with tours
Bache - Gabrielsen
32 rue de Boston
16100 Cognac
FRANCE
Tel : +33 5 45 32 07 45
Website: www.bache-gabrielsen.com
E-mail :
bache-gabrielsen@bache-gabrielsen.com
Château de Cognac - Baron Otard
VisiƟng Cognac means Įrst of all discovering its universally know
«eau-de-vie».
To make sure that you do not miss out on anything to do with the
world of cognac the greatest compagnies which have ingeniously
put all their «savoir faire» into oīering tourists a cultural
approach to this learning experience by means of guided tours.
Each tour is diīerent,
Just follow your inspiraƟon...
127, Bvd Denfert Rochereau
16100 Cognac
FRANCE
Tel : +33 5 45 36 88 86
Website : www.baronotard.com
E-mail : infovisite@baronotard.com
Camus
Camus « la Grande Marque »
21, rue de Cagouillet
16100 Cognac
FRANCE
Tel : +33 5 45 32 72 96
Website : www.camus.fr
E-mail : s.perret@camus.fr
Hennessy
Quai Hennessy
16100 Cognac
FRANCE
Tel : +33 5 45 35 72 68
Website : www.hennessy-cognac.com
E-mail : quais@hennessy.fr
Meukow
Rémy MarƟn
Domaine Rémy MarƟn
avenue de Gimeux
16100 Merpins
FRANCE
Maison Rémy MarƟn
20 rue de la Société Vinicole
16100 Cognac
FRANCE
Tel : +33 5 45 35 76 66
Website : www.remymarƟn.com
E-mail :
visites.remymarƟn@remy-cointreau.com
9, rue François Porché
16100 Cognac
FRANCE
Tel : +33 5 45 82 32 10
Website : www.meukowcognac.com
E-mail : visite.meukow@cdgcognac.com
Martell
Place Edouard Martell
16100 Cognac
FRANCE
Tel : +33 5 45 36 33 33
Website : www.martell.com
E-mail : caroline.ricard@martell.com
Some informaƟon relaƟng to
Pineau des Charentes
The History
Winegrowing in the Charentes region of France dates back to Roman
Ɵmes. The Įrst vineyards were planted in the Saintonge, and later
spread southwards to the Aunis and Angoulême regions. The town of
Cognac and the many ports along the Charente river became centres
of the local wine trade.
Although nobody knows exactly how Pineau des Charentes came into
being, legend has it that this was due to a fortuitous accident.
In 1589 – the year of Henri IV’s coronaƟon – a winegrower is said to have mistakenly poured grape must into a
barrel of Cognac.
A few years later, when he needed to use the barrel for a parƟcularly large crop, he discovered a pure, marvellous
new drink.
Pineau des Charentes was born.
Making Pineau
The Pineau des Charentes is the fruit of the blending of must and eau-de-vie coming from vineyard. It is made right
aŌer the grape picking and aged in oak barrels during months which will give it its gustaƟ
The vineyard
In Charente and Charente-MariƟme, the land and the ocean come together to provide the vines with an ideal weather; the vineyard are planted over the limestone hills of the A.O.C area.
There are diīerent Pineau des Charentes :
The Pineau blanc (white pineau), elaborated with ugni blanc, colombard, folle blanche, sauvignon, sémillon and monƟls vines which give it its Ňorals aromas (acacia and lime tea).
The rosé Pineau ,which uses cabernet sauvignon franc, merlot and malbec reveals fruity aromas : blackcurrent, raspberry and cherry.
Blanc or rosé, a long ageing of 5 or 10 years in oak barrels enables the Pineau to obtain the name «old» or «very old»
Pineau des Charentes.
The «étapes du Cognac»
Depending on the nature of his acƟvity each professionnal signs a charter describing the recepƟon : wine, accomodaƟon, catering, discovery
charters. These admission condiƟons are a guarantee of quality for the
visitor : they ensure a personal and friendly recepƟon.
Maison des ViƟculteurs
25, rue Cagouillet - 16100 Cognac
Tel : +33 5 45 36 47 35
Fax : +33 5 45 82 12 88
Website : www.cognacetapes.com
Email: contact@cognacetapes.com
The « Les Étapes du Cognac »
label indicates compliance
with a quality center.
> cognac, the stone and the estuary
> cognac and the river
> cognac and tradiƟons
> cognac and stone
> cognac and the vine
«Mardis du Cognac»
2 main events :
From June to September, a weekly apointment to meet wine-gowners
and share their know-how of vineyard.
A large choice of acƟviƟes by way of a pleasant change, spend a convivial moment around a tasƟng, into a cooperage or on board of the
« gabare ».
«DisƟlleries en fête»
CuriosiƟes and surprises for visitors to the diīerent stages of the
alchemy of disƟllaƟon: each phase gives a subtle. Only « Bouilleurs de Cru
» of the transmission of their know-how over the generaƟons get the
"heart" of Cognac.
In partnership with the AssociaƟon « Bouilleurs de Cru », a varied entertainment program allows the public to Įnd the formula of choice for
visiƟng disƟlleries.
From December to February : friendliness, meeƟngs, events, gastronomy,
fesƟviƟes, performances unusual disƟlleries will brighten
parƟcipants.
Industrial Tourism
Industrial tourism, at the heart of the Cognac Įeld, consists of tours of a cooperage , a glass
making and an agricultural machines factory.
La Verrerie Verallia
Verallia, a subsidiary of the Saint-Gobain Group is a world leader in the
concepƟon and the manufacturing of boƩles for the wine markets,
spirits, soŌ drinks as well as the food market.
With a daily producƟon of more than 2 millions of boƩles, their manufacturing know-how posiƟons them as a reference for the heavy and modern
industry.
Grégoire
GREGOIRE oīers a wide range of vineyard maintenance tools;
sprayers and self-propelled or trailed harvesters for grapes and
olives. The main qualiƟes of the GREGOIRE product range are
performance, reliability and low maintenance costs. These key
qualiƟes make GREGOIRE the preferred supplier even for the
most demanding end users.
The GREGOIRE product range is distributed and serviced via a
worldwide network of distributors which are trained to provide
professional advice and a top class aŌer sales service.
Staying close to their customers has allowed them to develop according to the customer requirements GREGOIRE has obtained a leading posiƟon in nearly all grape growing countries in the world.
Choosing GREGOIRE means choosing the most reliable and highest quality supplier in mechanizaƟon of grapes and olives
FesƟvals
Coup de Chauffe
Danse et vous
March is the month of dance
at l'Avant Scene Cognac : one
evening, several shows.
People will discover all
genres of contemporary
dances.
A fesƟval to share the dance between arƟsts
and audiences.
At the beginning of September, Cognac is inhabited by
an extravagant world of
sounds
ans
emoƟons.
Street-cryers and jesters are
there to take you on a dream journey (free
entertainment).
www.avantscene.com
from 6 to 8 september 2013
www.avantscene.com
from 16 to 28 march 2013
Polar & Co
Blues Passions
The whole town of Cognac
will live at the rythm of
afro-american musics of
Cognac Blues Passions.
Young talent, liƩle-known
arƟsts, living legend or
stars, will take you heart and soul into the
fascinaƟng history of the blues.
www.bluespassions.com
from 02 to 07 July 2013
Fête du Cognac
Every evening the young
winegrowers from the 2
Charentes welcome you
from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. to
taste their cognac, pineau,
wine and local food from Poitou-Charentes.
Concerts along Charente river every
evening from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
www.lafeteducognac.fr
from 25 to 27 July 2013
The FesƟval will group
together : comic books,
cinema, novel and tv shows
around detecƟve story, the
French fravorite type of
liƩerature and cinema.
www.fesƟval-polar-cognac.fr
from 18 to 20 october 2013
Littératures Européennes
Guest of honour this year : Italy
4 days of discussion, literature cafés, movies, exhibiƟons, bookshop...
Youth at LiƩératures Européennes Cognac :: illustra
Ɵon workshop, youth bookshop...
www.liƩeratures-europeennes.com
from 21 to 24 november 2013
The missions of Cognac
Tourist Oĸce (board)
Cognac Tourist Oĸce is a non-proĮt-making associaƟon. 3-star raƟng, Cognac
Tourist Oĸce gathers 139 members. Its jurisdicƟon stretches out Grand-Cognac
Communauté de Communes which provides 77% of its operaƟng budget.
Cognac Tourist Oĸce implemented the tourism development plan for its area
listed among others in agreement with the Communauté de Communes.
We are members of the Wine Tourism PromoƟon Club of Atout France - the
France Tourism Development Agency.
Key Įgures 2012
171 920 contacts of which 33 648 welcomed at the Cognac Board
247 groups
57 000 brochures published
167 000 euros turnover paid back to our partners through tourist products markeƟng.
2 184 fans on our Facebook page TourismeCognac
Our tasks
TO WELCOME AND PROMOTE
the visitors, tourists or inhabitants.
TO PROMOTE THE COGNAC DESTINATION
through the website, the mobile website, Facebook, shows and workshop with the Poitou-Charentes Tourism
Development Agency.
TO COORDINATE TOURISM PARTNERS
and support our partners through professional qualiĮcaƟon.
TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF VISITORS IN COGNAC
by markeƟng shortbreaks and themaƟc stays for groups and individuals (Cognac Tourist Oĸce is registered at
Atout France).
TO SUPPORT COMPANIES
to organize congress and seminars.
TO ENHANCE THE HERITAGE OF COGNAC
with Cognac Ville d’art et d’histoire and the Grand Cognac.
PUBLIC RELATION AND PRESS
...IN 2013 QUALITY LABEL « QUALITE TOURISME »
Plans and new things in 2013
A NEWSLETTER
for our partners & people working in the tourist industry.
A THEMATIC NEWSLETTER
about shortbreaks and stays for our clients, coach and tour operators.
A NEW TRILINGUAL WEBSITE
and a new communicaƟon plan: build your iƟnerary, photos, videos, special oīers, online booking,…
THE SETTING UP OF COGNAC AMBASSADORS
for the inhabitants of the Grand Cognac Communauté de Commununes
REFURBISHING OF THE RECEPTION OF COGNAC TOURIST OFFICE
with new themaƟc displays to present the documentaƟon, a digital space, discovery of the cognac and pineau
space…
THE CREATION OF «MEMBER DAYS»
brochures exchange, workshops, technic support on digital technology.
«A la Carte» visits
PEDESTRIAN GUIDED TOUR OF THE TOWN OF COGNAC
1h30
Guided tour with a guide of Cognac Tourist Oĸce. Stroll in the old town through
the narrow paved streets, steeped in history. From the Castle where the King
François Ier was born to the wealthy mansions of the salt and eaux-de-vie merchants, it is Įve centuries of Cognac’s life which are evoked.
GUIDED TOUR OF THE «MUSEE DES ARTS DU COGNAC»
1h30
(except on Mondays)
Since 19th century, pracƟces, industries, and “savoir-faire” which simultaneously
show the respect of tradiƟon and use of new technologies, have grown around the
eau-de-vie which has made Cognac famous world wide.
VISIT OF SAINT-GOBAIN/VERALLIA BOTTLE MAKING PLANT
1h30
Guided tour with a guide of Cognac Tourist Oĸce.
Saint Gobain boƩle-making plant, equipped with the latest technology, is
fully automated, the most modern plant in Europe and the largest in the
world. It can produce up to 2 000 000 boƩles a day.
VISIT OF GREGOIRE FACTORY
1h30
Guided tour with a guide of Cognac Tourist Oĸce.
It’s one of the most important grape harvest machines producer in the world. The
society proposes a range of equipments for each season in vineyard from pre-pruning to grape harvest.
BOAT TRIP ON THE GABARE LA «DAME JEANNE»
1h45
(except on Mondays)
This marvellous Ňat-botomed boat, used in the past to transport barrels of eau-devie to the sea, was built according to an original model and welcomes passengers on
board for a cruise of 1h45.
LITTLE TOURIST TRAIN
Guided tour on a liƩle train to discover the town of Cognac city :
the monuments, the public garden, the streets and the river banks.
45 min
On Cognac’s river banks
DAY TRIP
9.30 AM - WELCOME AND VISIT OF THE «ESPACE DECOUVERTE EN PAYS DE COGNAC»
In an ideal posiƟon near Cognac's river port and next to the Musée des arts du cognac, the “Espace découverte en
pays du cognac” is the place to discover the “Cognac region”.
10.15 AM - BOAT TRIP ON THE GABARE LA «DAME JEANNE» (except on Mondays)
This marvellous Ňat-botomed boat, used in the past to transport barrels of eau-de-vie to the sea, was built according to an original model and welcomes passengers on board for a cruise of 1h45.
LUNCH IN A RESTAURANT IN COGNAC
2.30 PM - OPEN TOUR OF THE «MUSEE DES ARTS DU COGNAC» (except on Mondays)
Since 19th century, pracƟces, industries, and “savoir-faire” which simultaneously show the respect of tradiƟon and
use of new technologies, have grown around the eau-de-vie which has made Cognac famous world wide.
4 PM - TOUR OF ONE OF THE FAMOUS COGNAC HOUSES
Coming to Cognac is discovering the secrets of the most famous eau-de-vie of the world. In the silence of the
cellars, behind the high walls darkened by the torula coniacensis (microscopic fungus which feeds itself with the
vapour of alcohol, the angels’share), the iniƟated can now discover and understand the elaboraƟon of the
alchemy.
THE STAY ENDS AROUND 5.30 PM
From 40€ per person
Le Cognac dans tous ses états
DAY TRIP
10.30 AM - VISIT OF SAINT-GOBAIN/VERALLIA BOTTLE MAKING PLANT
Guided tour with a guide of Cognac Tourist Oĸce.
Saint Gobain boƩle-making plant, equipped with the latest technology, is fully automated, the most
modern plant in Europe and the largest in the world. It can produce up to 2 000 000 boƩles a day.
LUNCH IN A RESTAURANT IN COGNAC
2 / 2.30 PM - VISIT OF GREGOIRE FACTORY
Guided tour with a guide of Cognac Tourist Oĸce.
It’s one of the most important grape harvest machines producer in the world. The society proposes a range of
equipments for each season in vineyard from pre-pruning to grape harvest.
4.30 PM - TOUR OF ONE OF THE FAMOUS COGNAC HOUSES
Coming to Cognac is discovering the secrets of the most famous eau-de-vie of the world. In the silence of the
cellars, behind the high walls darkened by the torula coniacensis (microscopic fungus which feeds itself with the
vapour of alcohol, the angels’share), the iniƟated can now discover and understand the elaboraƟon of the
alchemy.
THE STAY ENDS AROUND 5.30 PM
From 39€ per person
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DAY 1
PEDESTRIAN GUIDED TOUR OF THE TOWN OF COGNAC
Guided tour with a guide of Cognac Tourist Oĸce.
Stroll in the old town through the narrow paved streets, steeped in history. From the Castle where the King François Ier was born to the wealthy mansions of the salt and eaux-de-vie merchants, it is Įve centuries of Cognac’s life
which are evoked.
LUNCH
VISIT OF GREGOIRE FACTORY
Guided tour with a guide of Cognac Tourist Oĸce.
It’s one of the most important grape harvest machines producer in the world.
The society proposes a range of equipments for each season in vineyard from
pre-pruning to grape harvest.
TOUR OF ONE OF THE FAMOUS COGNAC HOUSES
Coming to Cognac is discovering the secrets of the most famous eau-de-vie of the world. In the silence of the
cellars, behind the high walls darkened by the torula coniacensis (microscopic fungus which feeds itself with the
vapour of alcohol, the angels’share), the iniƟated can now discover and understand the elaboraƟon of the alchemy.
DINER
NIGHT IN A HOTEL *** OR ****
DAY 2
BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
VISIT OF A VINEYARD
To live according to the rhythm of nature and the four seasons, what's
more natural ? EvocaƟon of the growth areas, the grape varieƟes, the soil
but also discovering the typical “ charentaise” mansions. A stop at a wine
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grower will enable you to get in touch with local people who love their land
and who know how to speak about it beƩer than anyone.
LUNCH
OPEN TOUR OF THE «MUSEE DES ARTS DU COGNAC» (except on Mondays)
Since 19th century, pracƟces, industries, and “savoir-faire” which simultaneously show the respect of tradiƟon and
use of new technologies, have grown around the eau-de-vie which has made Cognac famous world wide.
VISIT OF THE CASTLE OF COGNAC
When the History of the cognac meets the History of France. A unique guided tour of the royal Castle of Cognac,
place of birth of King François 1er the Ist.
From 230 € per person
360° of Cognac
DAY 1
VISIT OF A VINEYARD
To live according to the rhythm of nature and the four seasons, what's more natural ?
EvocaƟon of the growth areas, the grape varieƟes, the soil but also discovering the typical “ charentaise” mansions. A stop at a wine grower will enable you to get in touch with local people who love their land and who know
how to speak about it beƩer than anyone.
360° of Cognac
DAY 3
BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
VISIT OF GREGOIRE FACTORY
Guided tour with a guide of Cognac Tourist Oĸce.
It’s one of the most important grape harvest machines producer in
the world. The society proposes a range of equipments for each
season in vineyard from pre-pruning to grape harvest.
LUNCH
TOUR OF ONE OF THE FAMOUS COGNAC HOUSES
Coming to Cognac is discovering the secrets of the most famous eaude-vie of the world. In the silence of the cellars, behind the high walls
darkened by the torula coniacensis (microscopic fungus which feeds
itself with the vapour of alcohol, the angels’share), the iniƟated can
now discover and understand the elaboraƟon of the alchemy.
LUNCH
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VISIT OF SAINT-GOBAIN/VERALLIA BOTTLE MAKING PLANT
Guided tour with a guide of Cognac Tourist Oĸce.
Saint Gobain boƩle-making plant, equipped with the latest technology, is fully automated, the most modern plant in
Europe and the largest in the world. It can produce up to 2 000 000 boƩles a day.
PEDESTRIAN GUIDED TOUR OF THE TOWN OF COGNAC
Guided tour with a guide of Cognac Tourist Oĸce. Stroll in the old town through the narrow paved streets,
steeped in history. From the Castle where the King François Ier was born to the wealthy mansions of the salt and
eaux-de-vie merchants, it is Įve centuries of Cognac’s life which are evoked.
DINER
OPEN TOUR OF THE «MUSEE DES ARTS DU COGNAC»
(except on Mondays)
Since 19th century, pracƟces, industries, and “savoir-faire”
which simultaneously show the respect of tradiƟon and use of
new technologies, have grown around the eau-de-vie which
has made Cognac famous world wide.
NIGHT IN A HOTEL *** OR ****
DAY 2
BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
A COOKING CLASS
with a starred chef or a chef from the «Gourmets & Gourmands» associaƟon.
You will cook with local products and cognac.
LUNCH
You will enjoy dishes that you cooked in the morning
OENOLOGY COURSE
A workshop to discover cognac
aromaƟc notes and cognac making.
TasƟng of several cognacs : VS,
VSOP and XO.
DINER
NIGHT IN A HOTEL *** OU ****
From 560 € per person
THE FLIP SIDE OF COGNAC
A “NATURAL WILD GARDEN” TAKES ITS ROOTS IN THE COUNTRYSIDE OF COGNAC …
MATERIALS USED DURING THE PRODUCTION OF COGNAC - METAL WIRE, SMALL STAVES …
THE ART OF COOPERAGE IS HONOURED IN THE BIODIVERSITY OF OUR GARDEN.
THE WOODED COUNTRYSIDE ALONGSIDE THE RIVER CHARENTE, SO IMPORTANT TO THE LOCAL
WINE CULTURE, IS DRAMATIZED ….
THE VARIOUS ASPECTS OF OUR “NATURAL WILD GARDEN” ALLOW YOU TO ENTER INTO THE
WORLD OF COGNAC, WHILST ESCAPING INTO THE COUNTRYSIDE.
THE WAY TO THE RIVER CHARENTE
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