An architectural masterpiece of Gothic and Renaissance inspiration, the Château de Cognac opens its doors and reveals its history and some of the secrets of the production of our Cognacs BARON OTARD & D’USSÉ. At the end of this visit, we offer you a tasting of VSOP & XO D’USSÉ. 

Au Cœur du Château - VSOP D’USSÉ & XO BARON OTARD

A dive into a family cognac house, whose work reflects the values. An authentic experience, where you discover the development of cognac through all its stages.
Singularity, the possibility of visiting our unique distillery, curiosity, our bottling workshop.
Suitable for all levels, novices will particularly appreciate our cabinet of curiosities, the atmosphere of our cellar and the discovery of aged cognacs.

Discovery tour Braastad Cognac

Get ready for an exceptional experience.
Whether it's a getaway in town, on the coast, on the islands of Ré or Oléron or an adventure on the picturesque roads of Charente Maritime, your méhari will be ready to accompany you throughout your journey. your journey
You hesitate, you don't know where to go and what to visit, no problem, we offer you the possibility of downloading free circuits already thought out for you, such as the Charas route.
This circuit will make you discover both the marsh, its fauna and flora, but also the historical heritage that makes Rochefort and its surroundings classified as a "great site of France".



retro road trip/ Méhari, 2CV & Burton in Rochefort, La Rochelle

The masterclass takes place in a former cognac storage of a cognac estate transformed into a guest mansion, located in the heart of the vineyard near the village of Segonzac, the capital city of the Grande Champagne, 15 minutes drive away from the town of Cognac.

Cognac Masterclass with a certified Educator

A visit to the Citadelle Gin Distillery will immerse you in a dynamic, fresh atmosphere, totally suited to the summer season. Just 15 minutes from Cognac, let the scent of fresh lemons guide you to Chateau de Bonbonnet. 

We'll show you the juniper fields and their berries, before immersing you in the craft of gin distillation. 

We'll be delighted to take you on a tour of our magnificent citrus greenhouse, ending with a tasting of Citadelle Gin. 

Citadelle Gin Distillery Tour in English

Prestige Tour and Cognac Tasting

This route is an opportunity to explore some sumptuous castles in the region.
Discover the Maison Courvoisier castle created in 1828, this will be an opportunity to explore an exceptional cellar.

On your route you will be able to access Château Marnier-Lapostolle “Grand Marnier”, located in Bourg-Charente, is an ode to this tasty spirit, with its unique body and aromas.

Next stop, the parks of the castles of Saint-Brice and Garde-Moulin. Dating from the 16th century, the fortifications of Saint-Brice dominate the Charente valley. The winery produces high quality spirits.

End your tour with the two monumental towers of the Porte Saint-Jacques in Cognac. Dating from the 16th century, these round towers, in perfect condition, are witnesses to the exceptional historical heritage of the city.

2-hour walk - Castles and vineyards

Our tourist routes in all-terrain electric scooters consist of exploring the tourist sites of our region. Off-road electric scooters are two-wheeled electric vehicles with wide tires and suspensions for riding on difficult terrain.

Whether you are looking for an original activity to do with family or friends, or simply want to discover the city in a different way, renting an off-road electric scooter in Cognac is an excellent option. So don't hesitate to rent a scooter and explore the streets and paths of the city in complete freedom!

1 hour walk - The Gabarres river route

Half-day discovery excursion in the Cognac vineyards by electric bike with an independent guide.
Discover in a small group the heart of the Cognac vineyard and its limestone paths.
During this tour you will be surprised by the calm that emanates from the landscapes, but also by the tranquility that reigns in the wine estates ...
You will meet a passionate distiller and will be able to taste his family cognacs and other production.

This half-day spent with an independent guide expert in cognac, allows you to discover a discreet region also called French Tuscany, country of Slow Travel ...
The excursion departs from Saint Preuil, a village nestled in the heart of the Grande Champagne vineyards.

Half-day Guided E-Bike Ride to Discover The Cognac Vineyard

Cognac is not only a luxury product. It is also a terroir product elaborated by several thousands of vine-growers who are craft distillers.

Explore, in this full day private tour, the vineyard of Cognac with an English speaking local guide and driver, visiting craft distilleries where some of the best cognacs are produced. Do not worry about driving, you may fully enjoy your tastings and meetings with traditional producers hidden in the vines.

Week days we enter a craft cooperage (barrel making), where they produce oak barrels, to have a better understanding the ageing process of cognac.

The tour includes the visit of 2 craft distilleries producing their family cognacs and being at the same time suppliers of some of the most famous cognac brands.

Stops at nice points of view to discover the landscapes, the local architecture, make your most original photos.

A typical local restaurant is suggested by the guide. 

Private day-tour from Cognac : Vineyard and Craft Distilleries with Tastings

Get to know Cognac in a unique and affordable way. We offer a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city. 

Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Cognac with our unique city game app.

Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose. 

This city game is also a perfect activity for large groups.

e-Scavenger hunt Cognac: Explore the city at your own pace

On this full day private tour, explore with your wine expert guide two well-known vineyards which use different wine-making processes.: Bordeaux and Cognac. Assist a wine workshop where you will blend your own Bordeaux wine and bring back home your personalized wine bottle for great memories. Then, compare vine-growing technique used in those two famous vineyards. Do not worry about driving, your guide will drive you safely on the roads where you will meet hidden local producers, and enjoy wine and cognac tastings.

Private tour from Cognac - Cognac Distillery & Bordeaux Winery with a workshop

In this full day private tour, explore the Cognac country with an English-speaking cognac expert / local guide driving you to a famous Cognac house (Rémy Martin, Martell or Courvoisier). 

Naturally, you will have the opportunity to have a cognac tasting at the end of the visit. 

After lunch (not included), you will go to a cooperage and finally to a craft distillery which is supplying major brands and producing its own cognacs. 

Enjoy your tastings and meetings with craft people living in this charming terroir and do not worry about driving, your expert guide will take you to all the places in a comfortable private vehicle.

Private day-tour from Angouleme: Facets of Cognac : vine to glass

Want authenticity? Book this excursion if you want to go on a trek through the lands of Cognac, then push the door of a local winemaker. Hop aboard our 4x4 to cross the Charentaise vineyards, discover hidden viewpoints and feel the soul of this land shaped by the vineyard.

Then, live a rare moment: the meeting with a local winemaker, passionate and welcoming. He opens the doors of his field, shares his history, his techniques, his daily life. The visit concludes with a tasting of his creations, in all simplicity. A concentrate of authenticity and passion.

Cognac tour of the vineyard and visit/tasting at a winemaker

Between Cognac and Saintes, you will feel the magic of nature at La Noyeraie des Borderies! The VIDAL family, organic walnut producer welcomes you for a unique gastronomic experience around walnuts. You will be seduced by this unique site nestled in the heart of the Cognac vineyards in Charente and its shady orchard which will shelter your lunch in the heart of nature. A little extra for the little ones: activities and games for children are available free of charge on request at reception !

Picnic in the shade of the walnut trees and private visit-tasting

Good morning ! My name is Frédéric Bourgoin. I define myself as a terroirist winemaker and alchemist on the run. My 25 ha vineyard in “Organic Agriculture” conversion is located near Angoulême (Charente, France). The Bourgoin family wine adventure began in 1930 but bottled marketing is much more contemporary: 11/21/2015. Today my bottles are present on more than 150 Michelin-starred restaurants in France (and at the Elysée!). My natural cognacs are: unassembled, unsweetened, without added colorings, and unfiltered. Both young and authentic, my winemaking approach to the cognac category is unique in Charente. Come meet me, the truth is at the bottom of the bottle! 4 people minimum for any reservation.

Tasting Bourgoin Cognac the real winegrower's cognac 

Maison Frapin, a worthy heir to secular methods and ancestral know-how, is just waiting for your arrival to help you discover the magic of its treasures.

21 generations of wine growers and then distillers, have passed down over the centuries an exceptional vineyard located exclusively in the heart of Grande Champagne - 1er Cru de Cognac.

You will end the visit with a tasting of 3 cognacs.

Private tour Cognac House in Segonzac with tasting

Come taste the best cognacs in the region during a guided tour and tasting in the Cognac Frapin vineyard. Discover 8 centuries of history and know-how in which 21 generations have succeeded one another in the heart of Grande Champagne. The Frapin house passionately embodies the great tradition of a family established in Charente since 1270.

 150-minute VIP visit of a vineyard in Segonzac with cocktail break

Explore the essence of vineyards!

For an unforgettable 2-hour adventure in the heart of the vineyards, book this service! In a 4×4, let yourself be transported through wine landscapes of striking beauty. 

During this friendly tour, your passionate guide will share with you the fascinating secrets and stories of the region.

The experience culminates in a well-deserved break: a homemade cocktail, served in the middle of nature, with breathtaking panoramic views. A refreshing parenthesis full of poetry, ideal to begin your immersion in the world of Cognac.

Cognac Discovery of the vineyard in 4x4

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VR discovery session

Enjoy a private tasting tour, where we will be at your disposal to make you an unforgettable experience!
Enjoy a stay in Charente to discover an emblematic product of the region, nuts! At the Walnut grove, it is sublimated by our know-how in a virgin oil of organic nuts Gold medaled in the AVPA 2024 and 2025 contest, a reference for chefs and gourmets lovers of nuts.
The tasting will delight you and make you want nut oil in all your dishes. After your visit, take a tour through the farm of the Desrentes family, our neighbors who produce Pineau Cognac and wonderful Charentais wines (walking distance, 5 minutes), or visit the Abbey of Fontdouce (10 minutes drive) where many activities are offered for all ages in a magnificent site.

Experiences in Perignac, France