The 10 Best Private Tours in Poitou-Charentes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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.

Inclusions: Cognac tastings, Driver - cognac expert guide who perfectly knows the vineyard and the people living there., Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle or minivan - Bottles of water are provided, Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation if within a 15 minutes drive from the pickup place in Cognac, Visit of 2 craft distilleries, both ending by a tasting of some of their products., Visit of a craft cooperage producing oak barrels (week days)

Exclusions: Lunch, Personal purchases and souvenirs, Gratuities

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.

Inclusions: Visit of a winery producing Bordeaux wines, Wine workshop where you blend your personalized bottle of red wine that you bring back home, Visit at a family distillery producing craft cognacs. Tasting of their products at the end of visit, Private English-speaking guide, Transport by comfortable vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off if within a 15 minutes drive from the pickup place in Cognac

Exclusions: Lunch (a typical restaurant is suggested by the guide), Personal purchases, Gratuities

On your way from Paris to Bordeaux or Saint Emilion, take the opportunity in this full day private tour, to explore the Cognac country visiting several estates where you will learn about the cognac making-process with an English speaking local guide. In the morning, visit a famous Cognac house (Courvoisier) that ends with a tasting. After lunch, go to a cooperage and a craft distillery which supplies major brands in addition to local cognac producers. At the end of the tour, your guide will drive you to your accommodation in Bordeaux or Saint Emilion. Your transfer has become an enjoyable excursion.

Inclusions: Cognac tastings at each visit of producer, Driver - cognac expert guide, WSET Spirits certified, Transport by private vehicle or by air-conditioned minivan, Commented visit of a cooperage (week days)

Exclusions: Lunch, Train ticket from Paris to Angoulême, Personal purchases and souvenirs, Personal insurances, Gratuities

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.

Inclusions: Cognac tastings, Driver - cognac expert guide, Transportation by a private air-conditioned car or minivan - Bottled water provided, Visit of a world famous cognac brand estate ending by a tasting of some products, Visit of a craft distillery, meeting the family owner who prosent their products for a tasting., Visit of a craft cooperage under operation (week days).

Exclusions: Lunch, Personal purchases and souvenirs, Gratuities

Ideal to complete a guided tour or rediscover the city, with family or friends, we offer fun routes with puzzles and challenges to dive into the history of La Rochelle. Explore the heart of the city by getting to know the monuments, iconic people and important dates that have shaped this globally oriented city. Once the equipment has been handed over by someone from the agency, you will set off on your own for this 1h40 journey.

Inclusions: A bag with cards and small equipment

Exclusions: Transport

Play a city game where you will follow clues to discover wonderful places in the old town and old port of La Rochelle, a little, but beautiful French seaport. You will see a couple of maritime gems, such as The Red Lighthouse and the Aquarium while taking a walk among La Rochelle’s urban wonders. Are you up for an adventure in La Rochelle? You will discover historical landmarks such as Tour de l’Horloge and Saint Saviour Church. Daydream of boat rides while taking a stroll on the quays and find out about the controversial role that La Rochelle played in slavery. Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt. The city game will take you about 1.5 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit which will allow you to go at your own pace. You won't need a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point, and begin the adventure.

Inclusions: Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later, This tour is always available to book. We are open 24/7, every day of the week., This is the safest tour you can book: private, no human contact, you will avoid crowds., Play offline: you don't need an internet connection to play this city game

Exclusions: A physical tour guide

On this full day private tour, explore two prestigious vineyards using very different wine-making methods.: Bordeaux and Cognac. You will blend your own Bordeaux wine and take your own personalized bottle home. Then, compare vine-growing technique used in those two famous vineyards. Do not worry about driving, your wine expert guide will drive you through beautiful landscapes where you will find hidden wine producers, and enjoy wine and cognac tastings.

Inclusions: Wine workshop where you blend your own bottle of red wine, Visit of a Cognac estate and a Bordeaux winery to ease comparisons, Meeting of local wine and cognac producers, Private tour with a guide WSET certified

Exclusions: Lunch (a typical restaurant is suggested by the guide), Personal purchases, Gratuities

Discover the Cognac vineyards and its exceptional quality and authentic calvados in a private tour aboard a TESLA. This avant-garde, comfortable and 100% electric vehicle will offer you a panoramic view over the terroir and vineyards of Cognac all along the way. Accompanied by your guide, we invite you to discover two renowned cognac distilleries during this wine tour. You will have the chance to taste these top-of-the-range Cognacs served with delicious salted and sweet bites. Enjoy a unique private tour. We can, on request and according to the availability of the distilleries, adapt us to make you visit your favorite distilleries. Each visit lasts on average 1.5 hours. The pick up is possible everywhere in Bordeaux area.

Inclusions: Guide, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Visits & tastings

French food is so sweet! From delicious Provencal tapenades to sweet macarons made by a true artisan-this private food tour has it all! Get ready for 10 tasty tastings, a special Paris route and countless lifelong memories! * Visit an authentic local market * Try out fresh oysters - the French way! * Tasty Meats and Cheeses * Go classy with a charcuterie & cheese platte * From classic French cheeses to top Brest cheeses * Try out French rich wine * Visit an awarded butcher to experience delicious Rillette * Experience French Crepe in a local Crêperie * Enjoy your favourite color of macaroon from an awarded French artisan * 10 Delectable degustations included * Can be personalized according to your wishes * Taste the finest Parisian dishes

Inclusions: Private guide, 10 tastings including 3 drinks , Personalized experience, French cuisine

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La Rochelle is one of the most touristic cities in France...and for good reason! Climate, eclectic cultural programming, museums, monuments, shops, France’s largest marina, restaurants; La Rochelle has enough to seduce everyone! Our private guide will take you to the heart of the Old Town, the City Center, and the Old Port through the great hours of this shopping and free city: the memory of Eleanor of Aquitaine, the antics of Henry IV, the seat of the Cardinal de Richelieu... today the animation of its docks and terraces, the colors of its market and the tranquility of the English-style parks will seduce you!

Inclusions: Services of a local expert guide during a private walking tour in the city of La Rochelle

Exclusions: Any entrance and transportation - tips - amenities - food and beverages