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Things to do in Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Charente, France including 13 Bees Beekeeping Taster Sessions, Chateau Royal de Cognac, Martell Cognac's Visitors Center, Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean of Aubeterre, Chateau de La Rochefoucauld, Cassinomagus - parc archeologique, Memorial of Resistance, Chateau de la Mercerie, Cathedrale Saint-Pierre, Chateau de Chalais.
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1. 13 Bees Beekeeping Taster Sessions
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Join us on the banks of the river Vienne and spend an afternoon finding out about life in a bee colony. Get up close and personal with our bees, learn about the tools and equipment needed and how to avoid stings! All equipment provided and each session includes: honey tasting, refreshments, fun discussions and time at the hives. Couples discounts available. Not suitable for children under 12.
Reviewed By LPAJhippo - Manningtree, United Kingdom
We thoroughly enjoyed our beekeeping afternoon! Kevin and Amanda were extremely knowledgeable and corrected some common misconceptions about bees that we held before going. The breakdown of the afternoon into info sessions, honey tasting and beekeeping was great and we are now in search of chestnut honey to take home, having left with somewhat of an addiction after tasting it. The bees were fascinating to watch and extremely cute. We would recommend this outing to children and adults alike!
2. Chateau Royal de Cognac
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4.5 based on 407 reviews
The Royal Château of Cognac overlooking the Charente river was initially a 10th-century fortress designed to stop Norman invasions, and then in the 15th century became a stately home which was the birthplace of one of France’s most illustrious kings, Francis I. Baron Otard, who had founded its Cognac House in 1795, quickly understands that the thick walls provide exceptional aging conditions for his eaux-de-vie. He purchases the Château, saving it from total destruction The Royal Château of Cognac, which became a historic monument, is now a witness to French history and a Cognac House. We are offering a variety of tours combining two aspects of history: the history of France and the history of Baron Otard cognac up to the present day. Welcome to the Royal Château of Cognac!
Reviewed By vivelafrance1962 - Libourne, France
I took the 1-hour, 12 euro tour (the tour length is the same for everyone, the price varies only according to the quality of cognacs tasted at the end in the tasting room). I received a very warm welcome from the lovely Cecile, who speaks perfect English and was a very professional and informative guide when showing us through the chateau and the various cognac storage facilities. It's easy to find the entrance, right by the little roundabout before the bridge, loads of parking and close to other cognac houses, the river and the old town of Charente. I really recommend this tour to locals and tourists alike and they run all year round.
3. Martell Cognac's Visitors Center
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4.5 based on 291 reviews
Crossing the threshold of the Martell House, in Cognac, means entering into a unique story. It is the story of a man, Jean Martell who founded his cognac house, in 1715 under the reign of Louis XIV. It is the story of a house which, from one generation to the next, has kept alive the age-old knowhow of vine- growers, distillers, barrel-makers and cellar masters. It is the story of a beautiful region, whose crus bear poetic names: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois. It is the story of a French art of living made up of refinement and elegance, whose spirit gives Martell cognacs their clearly recognizable style. It is a story to be discovered, explored… and savoured.
Reviewed By Omer_Gazit_Shalev - Tel Aviv, Israel
We were a group of 4 and chose the more extensive Borderies tour, and were accompanied by a wonderful private guide. I have been in Cognac five times, in dozens of tours and distillery, and by far one of our best guides ever. That tour included a visit to the vineyards and the Guyenne Distillery which were very interesting. The tour concluded with a tasting of Reserve Borderies and a personalized bottle each - nice touch. Highly recommended!
4. Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean of Aubeterre
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4.5 based on 552 reviews
Reviewed By Ajb1207 - Champsac, France
If you visit this beautiful village take a walk to this spectacular church. Absolutely had the Wow factor for me and my wife.
5. Chateau de La Rochefoucauld
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4.5 based on 325 reviews
Reviewed By Puzzlecombe - Darnac, France
The Chateau has been in the same family for generations and part of it is still lived in and while we were there one of the daughters was having a birthday party in the grounds. Everybody guides and family were very friendly and helpful, huge library and records, even including those of the kings of France. Well worth a visit and for just 10 euros!
6. Cassinomagus - parc archeologique
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4.5 based on 108 reviews
A unique place to visit : the Gallo-Romans thermal baths of Cassinomagus are some of the best preserved antique monuments in Europe. Cassinomagus is a vast archeological park to be experienced with your children : thermal baths' guided tours, walk in an antique garden, area dedicated to Gallo-Roman games… -> Guided tours in English : ask for the schedule in summer On demand for groups- (please phone us to book a tour in English) -> Audioguided tours available in English, French and German every day included in the price -> Antique costumes for children -> Walk in the antique garden -> Outdoor games for adults and children
7. Memorial of Resistance
8. Chateau de la Mercerie
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4.5 based on 65 reviews
9. Cathedrale Saint-Pierre
10. Chateau de Chalais
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4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By franceabroadfrench
fascinating history of the chateau - told perfectly and in a very comfortable and easy-to-remember way - Jean-Louis shares his enthusiasm for the history and story of the chateau really good guide and interesting tour (we have eaten in the restaurant too - it , too, is excellent)
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