Things to do in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine: The Best Food & Drink

24H/24, 7j/7... By appointment! We welcome you with a smile, our knowledge, our products and our horrible French accent :)

Since 1919 the Domaine des Groies has been in the family. It was in 1924 that Auguste Bossis began planting vines, of these vines, that only one rank remains today. Our job is to get the best out of our vines, given the weather that changes the parameters of the crop every year. We are very concerned about respect for the environment, which is why we practise Optimus-based agriculture, which minimizes the impact of pesticides on grapes and thus on wines.

Only 10 minutes away from La Rochelle, come and visit the Domain of La Peraudiere : here has been established in 1872, a company of Cognac and Pineau des Charentes called J. NORMANDIN-MERCIER. During the tour, which lasts about one hour and a half, you will visit the distillery, the ageing cellars and bottling cellars. At the end, there is a tasting of three old qualities of 3 Cognacs and Pineaux des Charentes. Find us: On Highway N11 to Niort, Exit D9 to Chagnolet / St Xandre Schedules for the shop: 8:30 AM-12:00 AM / 1:30 PM-6:00 PM, from Monday to Friday. Tour and Tasting: 10 € Per pax Special price for groups 2 visits per day: Monday to Friday : 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM. Only for groups on week end, please call us. English spoken

Located in the city center of Saintes, in historical cellars on the bank of the Charente river, GROSPERRIN cognac house offers private visits. In this unique and intimate visit into the heart of a small cognac house, famous all around the world for the quality of its cognac, discover the secret of ageing and the assemblage, and many other technicals aspects of the cognac production.

In the heart of the Petite Fine Champagne, one of the two premier growing regions of Cognac, you may find the Bertrand family at the Domaine since 1731. We welcome you to our property, to discover our passion and taste the products of our craft. Visits of our distillery, ageing cellars during the week and weekend by appointment. Located 5 min from Jonzac towards Cognac. Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9am to 12am and 2pm to 6pm Evenings and Weekends by Appointment.

Pique Russe vineyard was planted in 2003 with the ambition of creating fine wines in a region better known for cognac production. With 4 hectares of organic merlot, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir and colombard grapes, Yves Lageat and a small local team work manually to produce quality red, rosé and white wines which grace the tables of the finest restaurants in the region. You are very welcome to taste the fruits of their labour at the Pique Russe winery ! Yves and his wife Sarah are happy to share their passion with a visit of the vines and the cellar. Just call ahead to reserve.